Nearly a decade has passed since TLC first invited viewers into the chaotic world of international romance and 90-day deadlines. What began as a six-episode experiment in 2014 has snowballed into a franchise juggernaut that now includes Before the 90 Days, The Other Way, Happily Ever After? and a fistful of spin-offs. While the visa countdown keeps every season tense, the real question fans ask once the cameras stop rolling is simple: did the couple actually last? Below is a current status check on the most talked-about pairs from the flagship show, plus a quick look at why some fan favorites never made it to the altar—or made it and quickly regretted it.
Season 1: Where It All Began
Only four couples appeared in the inaugural season, and their success rate set an early franchise benchmark.
Alan & Kirlyam Cox tied the knot in a modest ceremony on day 89 and have barely left each other’s side since. They now live in North Carolina, raise two young children and occasionally post wholesome family updates on YouTube. Kirlyam’s modeling career took a back seat to motherhood, but she still books local campaigns.
Mike Eloshway and Aziza Toval also beat the clock. After a low-key courthouse wedding, the pair relocated to Ohio, welcomed a daughter in 2019 and maintain almost zero social-media drama—an anomaly in this universe.
The other two couples from 2014—Louis & Aya Gattone and Russ & Paola Mayfield—hit rougher patches. Louis and Aya divorced quietly in 2020, citing “irreconcilable differences,” while Russ and Paola separated in 2021, reconciled, then filed again in 2023. Their on-again, off-again saga plays out on Happily Ever After? reruns and Paola’s wrestling persona, “Paola Blaze,” keeps her in the spotlight.
Season 2: Highs, Lows and a Record-Breaking Split
Season 2 delivered the franchise’s first instant-split when Chelsea Macek and Yamir Castillo broke up within months of filming. Yamir returned to Mexico to reboot his music career; Chelsea remarried and now runs a wellness blog.
Jason Hitch and Cássia Tavares initially seemed solid, but Jason filed for divorce in 2017. Cássia later graduated from the University of Florida and remarried in 2022.
The only intact pair from this season is Daya De La Rosa and Brett Otto. They still live outside Seattle, adopted two dogs and welcomed a daughter in 2021. Brett works in IT project management while Daya runs a small Etsy shop specializing in Filipino-inspired jewelry.
Season 3: The Danielle & Mohamed Saga
No couple polarized viewers quite like Danielle Mullins and Mohamed Jbali. Their marriage imploded amid accusations of infidelity and financial fraud. Mohamed moved to Texas, had the marriage annulled, and now drives for a ride-share company while documenting his road-trip adventures on Instagram. Danielle returned to Ohio, earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing and occasionally appears on Pillow Talk to poke fun at her own storyline.
Loren & Alexei Brovarnik emerged as the season’s surprise success. The Florida-based duo now headline their own spin-off, Loren & Alexei: After the 90 Days, and are raising three children. Loren works as a digital content manager while Alexei recently became a certified personal trainer.
Season 4: Nicole & Azan’s Never-Ending Engagement
Nicole Nafziger and Azan Tefou (a.k.a. Hassan M’Raouni) never married, despite two seasons of storyline. Nicole eventually returned to Florida, lost 60 pounds, and now co-parents her daughter from a previous relationship. Azan remains in Morocco and keeps a low profile.
Chantel Everett and Pedro Jimeno did walk down the aisle, starred in their own spin-off The Family Chantel, and filed for divorce in May 2022. The split became official in early 2023, ending one of the franchise’s most lucrative partnerships.
Matt & Alla Fedoruk beat the odds. They live in Kentucky, run a short-term rental business together and welcomed a son in 2022. Alla’s older son from a previous relationship calls Matt “Dad,” and the family posts Sunday-dinner photos that look straight out of a Hallmark card.
Season 5: The Elizabeth & Andrei Era
Elizabeth Potthast and Andrei Castravet remain one of TLC’s go-to couples. After moving to Florida, they bought a second home to flip,
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