There are several reasons why franchise fans were not happy with the announced cast of Happily Ever After? One reason is that half of the couples do not fit the criteria of the show. The 90 Day Fiancé spin-off show is supposed to focus on married 90 Day Fiancé couples as they navigate their lives as newlyweds. The show aims to chronicle duos working out their personal problems and building strong marital foundations or discovering their incompatibilities and parting ways. However, TLC appears to be mixing things up for the season.
Currently, only four of the featured couples appeared on a regular season of 90 Day Fiancé, while the remaining three were on spin-off shows. While one of these duos tied the knot, the other two are unmarried. Many viewers are even more frustrated that the engaged couple is not an international duo, which is the premise of the entire franchise. Furthermore, the remaining couple isn’t even engaged. Meanwhile, the season is full of franchise villains and what promises to be tedious plotlines. However, some viewers are still interested in tuning in for the drama.
Libby & Andrei Castravet
90 Day Fiancé season 5 couple Libby and Andrei Castravet are returning for another season of family drama, as it appears a member of Libby's family will try to get Andrei deported. Libby's Instagram, Libby's villanous 90 Day Fiancé sisters Becky Lichtwerch and Jenn Potthast follow both halves of the couple despite their televised feud with Andrei. Libby and Andrei are currently expecting their second child and share family content online.
Yara Zaya & Jovi Dufren
Yara Zaya and Jovi Dufren are also returning for another season of Happily Ever After? following their appearance on 90 Day Fiancé season 8. Yara currently boasts 590k followers on her Instagram @yarazaya, while her husband Jovi's Instagram, @jovid11, has 347k followers. Yara loves posting images of her fashion and street style, although fans have accused her of editing her photos and being materialistic. Meanwhile, Jovi prefers family content with their daughter, Mylah. The duo will struggle with Yara feeling like she is out of Jovi's league due to influence from her new friends.
Jenny Slatten & Sumit Singh
Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh did not 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. However, the duo is married. Jenny and Sumit are shown to have some of the most explosive drama in the Happily Ever After trailer, although their Instagram s reveal a happy marriage. Jenny's Instagram, @jan_frmsan, has 313k followers, while Sumit's , @sumitjenny, has 294k followers at the moment. Jenny has only shared positive things about her life in India with her followers despite her drama.
Bilal Hazziez & Shaeeda Sween
Bilal Hazziez and Shaeeda Sween are new to the franchise, as they were just shown tying the knot in the 90 Day Fiancé season 9 finale. Despite Bilal being named a 90 Day Fiancé season 9 villain, their story received a lot of buzz. Bilal currently has 80k Instagram followers on his @bilalhazziez. Meanwhile, Shaeeda gained the most new followers during 90 Day Fiancé season 9. The yoga enthusiast now has 131k followers on her Instagram @westindianbella. Shaeeda appears to be leaning into the influencer life as she attempts to build a brand given her warm reception from fans.
Big Ed Brown & Liz Woods
Big Ed Brown and Liz Woods are one couple that fans are furious to see cast. Big Ed became a villain for the cruel way he treated Rose Vega on Both Big Ed and Liz are Americans who appeared on spin-off shows. They are also unmarried and franchise villains. Big Ed has worked hard to build his social media presence and currently has 498k followers on his Instagram @thisisbiged, while he also is popular on Cameo for his outrageous videos. Meanwhile, Liz has 151k followers on her @e_92_marie. Both Big Ed and Liz appear desperate to expand their online followings and receive attention from franchise fans.
Kim Menzies & Usman Umar
Kimberly Menzies and Usman Umar are another highly controversial Happily Ever After? casting choice. The Before the 90 Days couple is in a long-distance relationship. Kim worked her way up from being Usman’s “potential girlfriend” to becoming his girlfriend, though he appears to want to marry multiple ladies. Kim’s Instagram, @itskimberly90, currently has 137k followers. Usman already appeared on a previous season of Before the 90 Days, where he met and married Lisa Hamme. His @officialsojaboy has 260k followers at the moment as he continues to try and become a global superstar.
Angela Deem & Michael Ilesanmi
Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi are a final couple who fans are unhappy about given Angela’s status as a franchise villain. Despite her abusive actions, TLC continues to cast Angela in new content as she flaunts her extensive plastic surgery transformation. Angela’s Instagram, used to share an with Angela. However, the married 90 Day Fiancé season 7 couple is believed to be separated on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 7 as Angela instead pursues a Canadian man.