'90 Day Fiancé’ star Michael Ilesanmi asks for public help as court battle with Angela Deem heats up
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Michael Ilesanmi, known for his role on '90 Day Fiancé', is asking the public for financial help as he faces a legal battle with his estranged wife, Angela Deem. Michael, who has been part of the popular reality TV show, took to social media to request donations to cover unexpected legal expenses that have arisen due to Angela's recent annulment filing.
After years of a rocky relationship, Angela decided to file for an annulment, which caught Michael off guard. In response, he needs to act quickly to handle the legal proceedings. Michael shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying, "I could really use your help right now. I'm facing some unexpected legal expenses, and any support would mean the world to me." He included a link to a GoFundMe page set up by his team, aiming to raise $50,000. The GoFundMe page, titled "Support Michael Ilesanmi’s Legal Battle," explains that Michael has already hired a lawyer but needs help covering the costly fees. Michael later posted a video on Instagram, where he spoke more about his situation, admitting that it was difficult for him to ask for money, but he felt he had no other choice. Michael reassured his followers that the fundraising effort was legitimate and thanked everyone who has supported him so far. In just a few hours, his GoFundMe had already raised nearly $1,900, showing that many fans are eager to help him through this challenging time.
Angela Deem shades Michael Ilesanmi after filing case
Angela Deem recently took to her Instagram story to subtly criticize her estranged husband, Michael Ilesanmi, following her annulment filing. On August 12, 2024, Angela shared a photo of Mike Tyson with the quote, “Stop being scared to lose people who add nothing to your life but stress and anxiety,” she further wrote “Amen.”
Angela's post comes after she filed for an annulment from Michael in June 2024. She claimed that their marriage was a sham and that Michael had deceived her to gain US residency. Angela also stated that she couldn’t locate Michael to serve him with legal papers. The couple's relationship has been rocky, with Michael briefly going missing earlier in the year. He later said he left due to fear for his safety while living with Angela. Despite hiring a private investigator who found no evidence of Michael's alleged deceit, Angela continues to accuse him of fraud.
Why did Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi split?
Michael Ilesanmi and Angela Deem from '90 Day Fiancé' split due to a series of personal and legal issues. Angela filed for annulment in June 2024, alleging that Michael had fraudulently married her to obtain US residency, claiming he was involved in a scheme with other Nigerian men to marry US citizens for legal status. Their relationship had already faced turbulence, including a separation in January 2023 and a brief reconciliation.
Public disputes further strained their relationship, with Angela openly criticizing Michael on social media. Additionally, Angela's annulment filing revealed she was unable to locate Michael to serve him legal papers, complicating the situation. These factors combined to contribute to their eventual split.
