'90 Day Fiance': New couples on show fail to attract interest, fans say 'give us up to date' on older cast

The show's loyalists were not pleased with the new cast and wished the showrunners had given them an 'update' show of sorts where they would know more about what happened to the older season's couples
Brandon, Julia (TLC)
Brandon, Julia (TLC)

'90 Day Fiance' Season 8 is all set to premiere on December 6, Sunday, but fans are a tad put off by the new cast. The network has released trailers and stand-alone segments to introduce the couples, of which three are returning and four are new - Brandon-Julia, Amira-Andrew, Ryan-Stephanie and Yara-Jovi. 

The show's loyalists, unfortunately, were not pleased with the new cast and wished the showrunners had given them an "update" show of sorts where they would know more about what happened to the previous season's couples. "Perhaps it’s time to change the show. These “new” couples are awful, boring and not worth watching," a user commented on the show's official Facebook page, while another shared: "Will not watch the new season; TLC needs to rethink what they are going to put up for entertainment." 

"This cast does seem like a snooze fest," a user pointed out, while another posted: "The 1st time I won't be watching the new couples. Looks more like 16 and pregnant. No thanks."

"I just can't stand another season. I would watch a "bring us up to date " episode with all the couples from the previous seasons," one user expressed, while another echoed: "I agree. I think they have lost their touch with the people they are getting for the new season. Much better to do an up to date show!"

The reactions were in response to an introductory clip where Brandon sits in between his parents while they hug and kiss him. From the 3-second-long clip alone it's evident he's attached to his mother and that she calls the shots when it comes to his life's decision. She questions him about Brandon's girlfriend, Julia's profession and even asks if she's on any kind of birth control. 

Julia is a Russian go-go dancer. The couple have dated virtually for five months, after which they met in Iceland for a vacation, during which Brandon proposed. But now they have to live out of their parents' home because he spent most of his money on their relationship and now needs time to save enough so that they can have their own space.  

Catch all the new episodes of '90 Day Fiance' on TLC every Sunday at 8/7c. For more information, check your local listings. 

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