'90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’: Season 6 couples who beat the odds and are still together
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the tumultuous world of '90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way', Season 6, love spans continents but often faces inevitable challenges. Season 6 will introduce viewers to six couples embarking on life-altering journeys, each navigating cultural clashes, personal sacrifices, and the daunting task of changing their lives for their love.
Now, beyond the drama of the show, fans are eager to know where these couples stand today. From splits that shattered hearts to unions that stood the test of time, here’s a deep dive into the current relationship statuses of Statler Riley and Dempsey Wilkinson, Shekinah and Sarper, Josh and Lily, Joanne and Sean, Corona and Ingi, and James and Meitalia.
Statler Riley and Dempsey Wilkinson
The couple have officially split up as Statler announced their breakup on social media earlier this year, citing the challenges of their relationship as the reason for their separation. They have not shown signs of reconciliation since then.
Originally from Texas, Statler from Texas and Dempsey from England met through a dating app and appeared on '90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days' before joining 'The Other Way.' On the show, they embarked on a European van life adventure, where Statler's anxiety and doubts about the drastic lifestyle change became prominent. Despite their initial plans, their journey through Europe was tumultuous, leading to frequent arguments and strain.
Shekinah Garner and Sarper Guven
Shekinah and Sarper are still together and despite past controversies and challenges, including Sarper's revelations about his past relationships and controlling tendencies, Shekinah chose to relocate to Turkey.
Shekinah, a single mother from California, met Sarper from Turkey through a dating app. Their relationship faced scrutiny due to Sarper's past and controlling behaviors. Later, Shekinah decided to move to Turkey after spending time in the U.S. to be with Sarper. They worked on resolving issues stemming from Sarper's secretive past and his controlling nature.
Josh and Lily
Josh and Lily have parted ways. Despite their initial strong connection, the challenges of living in China and financial differences proved insurmountable. They announced their separation after filming, and Josh returned to the US.
Josh from South Carolina and Lily from China met on a language learning app and quickly fell in love, leading to marriage. Their relationship faced challenges due to financial disparities and cultural differences. Lily, a successful business owner in China, became the sole breadwinner as Josh struggled to find employment. This financial strain and their inability to bridge cultural gaps intensified their relationship issues.
Joanne and Sean
Joanne and Sean's current relationship status is unclear. After the season, updates on Joanne and Sean's relationship have not been publicly disclosed as the duo themselves never shared much about their current situation. Throughout the show, their journey involved significant family decisions and cultural adjustments, but their final outcome remains private.
Joanne from New York and Sean from Ireland were secretly married before Joanne decided to move with her two sons to Ireland to live with Sean. Their relationship faced challenges due to Joanne's secret marriage and the adjustments required for her sons. With this, her decision to reveal her secret marriage to her sons and relocate to Ireland created tensions as they faced family issues and cultural differences in Ireland.
Corona and Ingi
Their current relationship status is also uncertain. After the season, Corona and Ingi were not too vocal about their relationship and have not shared anything publicly too. On the show, their storyline focused on Corona's career aspirations and the challenges of relocating to Iceland for love.
Corona, a midwife in training from Pennsylvania, met Ingi, described as an Icelandic 'Viking,' after a night out in Iceland. Their relationship prompted Corona to consider giving up her midwifery program in the U.S. for love. However, Corona faced the dilemma of choosing between her career aspirations in the U.S. and pursuing a relationship with Ingi in Iceland. Their cultural differences and personal sacrifices were highlighted throughout the season, which might have affected their relationship.
James and Meitalia
James and Meitalia's current relationship status also remains unclear. After the season, James and Meitalia were not actively sharing about their relationship. But throughout the show, their storyline focused on navigating health challenges, cultural differences, and family expectations.
James from Maine and Meitalia from Indonesia met online and married in the U.S., where they lived for two and a half years. Meitalia's health issues and homesickness prompted their decision to move to Indonesia. Later on, James struggled with breaking the news to his American family about their move to Indonesia, where they faced cultural adjustments and family expectations. Meitalia's health concerns added more issues to their relocation.
