The 90-day K-1 visa countdown has begun for some 90 Day Fiancé season 11 couples! From Iran to Mexico to France, drama knows no borders as these TLC couples navigate their international romances in hopes of a happily ever after during episode 3, including Amani Jlassi, Matt Jlassi and their girlfriend, Any Aguirre, who makes her debut as part of the franchise’s first throuple.
90 Day Fiance’s Mina Called Mark’s Daughter a ‘Snake’
Mark Bessette, Aminata “Mina” Mack and their young daughter, Maria, were adjusting to finally living together in New Hampshire.
“Mina just arrived and it’s been like this, like a roller-coaster,” he said in a confessional. “But it’s amazing to wake up having them here. I couldn’t be happier because this is what we’ve waited for years.”
Mina video-called her 9-year-old son, Clayton, whom she left in Paris with her sister due to “complications” with his visa. Clayton was sad to be apart from his mother but was looking forward to coming to the United States. The Paris native brought up the idea of changing the date of her wedding to Mark as she couldn’t get married without her son present.
“It’s not possible to change the date. Baby, it’s 90 days. You have to leave the U.S.A if we don’t get married,” Mark reminded her.
Mina and Maria got a first look at their new home while shopping for groceries and visiting a furniture store. However, the mom of two was frustrated with Mark for not preparing for their daughter’s arrival and neglecting to buy essentials like diapers. She also complained about the lack of fresh food and baby furniture, telling the camera, “New Hampshire is the best place for Mark, but not for me.”
Later, Mark and Mina enjoyed a romantic evening in a hot tub, where the New Hampshire native expressed his hope that Mina would build a good relationship with his adult daughter, Jordan, from a previous relationship.
“You know, Mina already not adjusting to New Hampshire is starting to stress me out a little bit,” Mark confessed to producers. “Even beyond that, I’m a little worried about how she’s going to fit into the family. I know my daughter Jordan has a lot of concerns and you know, that’s been weighing on me tremendously.”
Mina said she felt there was “competition” between her and Jordan, adding that she was confused why his daughter didn’t speak with her directly if she felt animosity. “She don’t have the authorization coming in your life and your relationship with me,” Mina said after calling Jordan a “snake.”
Mark told Mina that his daughter only wanted to make sure he was “not making a mistake.” This upset Mina, who left the hot tub and told him not to join her in bed.
90 Day Fiance’s Amani and Matt Headed to Mexico to See Any
Amani and Matt were headed to Tijuana, Mexico to reunite with their girlfriend, Any. The mom of two was sad about leaving her two young daughters for two weeks but wanted to ensure Any and her children were a good fit for their family before bringing her to the United States.
“It’s the longest I’ve ever been without my babies and I’m so, so sad. It’s hard when you’re dating but you also have kids,” she explained in a confessional. “We need to be sure we’re confident to make the right decision and take the next step in the relationship.”
Any was introduced to viewers for the first time during episode 3. The 37-year-old mother of three opened up about her “hard life” after getting pregnant at 16 years old. “I [didn’t] have any money. So, I started working in the strip club,” the Mexico native told viewers, explaining the father “disappeared” after the pregnancy. “Many mothers are denied the opportunity that they deserve. And that’s why many do what we need to do.”
Any met Amani and Matt after they visited her job and said it was love at first sight. “When I see them the first time, I say ‘Oh my God,’ she’s perfect for me,’ because it’s tall, is pretty, together is look sexy. His 10 and she’s 1000,” she continued. “I love them because Amani and Matt accept me with my whole past, my job.”
Although she was excited about their romantic connection, she was also nervous as she’d never been in a relationship with a couple.
90 Day Fiance’s Greg and Joan Argued Over Separate Bedrooms
Joan Kruchov was set to arrive from Uganda during episode 3 and her fiancé, Gregory “Greg” Chillak, was preparing for her arrival. This included a conversation with his mother, who asked if he had considered staying in separate rooms from Joan.
“I hope they still want to, you know, have me around in their life and you know I ain’t going to be like a third wheel to them,” she confessed to the cameras. “And you know that Greg will still appreciate me and not tell me to get lost.”
Greg arrived at the airport to pick Joan up and the pair shared a warm reunion upon her arrival. However, the drama soon began on their drive back home as Greg told Joan to consider separate sleeping arrangements.
“So, we were having a conversation about you coming here and you know, one thing she we were talking about is just like obviously us getting intimate, making love,” he told her. “And she was very concerned because she doesn’t want to hear noises and all these crazy things.”
Joan was shocked that Greg spoke to his mother about the intimacy in their relationship but stood firm that she didn’t want to sleep in a separate room.
The Long Island native asked if she would consider leaving their bedroom door open as a compromise and urged her not to be upset about the situation.
“I’m not mad, I’m just sad. I feel like crying just because I’m thinking of that situation,” she replied. Joan later admitted that if Greg had told her this before she traveled, she wouldn’t have come to America.
Joan’s introduction to Greg’s mother was also rough as she had strong opinions about the Uganda native during their first meeting.
“Joan seems very shy and very clingy with Gregory,” the matriarch told producers. “There’s things that has to be put out there, you know on the table and just think that they’re not in their own place and have to consider me here.”
Joan was also visibly surprised to see how messy Greg’s room was, which caused the baker to cry with concerns he was not “good enough” for his future bride.
“It’s not that I’m not good enough for her, but just the fact that I never want to make her regret the sacrifice she’s given to come here,” he explained. “I don’t want her to ever think that’s a waste of time to come here and and and, you know, give me the opportunity she has in her life.”
90 Day Fiance’s Mahdi Was ‘Overstimulated’ in New Orleans
Mahdi and Stevi had a successful first night in New Orleans and hoped the trend would continue throughout their 90 days. “Our first night in New Orleans was just as good as our first night together ever,” Mahdi gushed. “I think this one was a better because I wasn’t stressed. I was like, relaxed and like more professional.”
Stevi asked Mahdi about his comment the night before about him returning to Iran, which he brushed off as “not a serious thing” and a thought just crossing his mind.
“It hurts hearing Mahdi say that he could possibly want to go back to Iran because it’s my understanding that if he ever chooses to go back home, he may not be able to return back to the United States,” she confessed, adding that it hurt that he already had second thought.
Stevi showed Mahdi the city of New Orleans, Louisiana and he was shocked by the vibrancy of the city. “Watching Mahdi walk around New Orleans is like when you bring a kid to Disneyland and they’re like over stimulated by everything that they see,” she joked.
Mahdi was asked by producers to describe the difference between New Orleans and Iran, but said he had to “be careful about his words” because of the political situation at home.
90 Day Fiance’s Sarper and Shekinah Leave to the United States
Sarper Güven and Shekinah Garner were preparing to leave for America after the Turkey native’s visa approval. The pair had a pool day with Sarper’s family, where Shekinah admitted she “felt guilty” for “taking” her fiancé away from them.
Sarper’s family had doubts about his move to the United States, but Shekinah promised to connect him with a supportive circle upon his arrival.
However, in a private confessional, Shekinah admitted that Sarper’s transition to living in California could be difficult.
“In my experience with Sarper, he does not handle not being in control very well and he will create chaos for us if he feels like things aren’t going his way or that he’s not in the driver’s seat,” she said. “So, I’m just worried that him feeling out of control in the U.S. could cause him to just sabotage what we have.”
Sarper was shaken after the meeting and admitted that he was “confused” about the overseas move. However, Shekinah didn’t accept his response.
“Honestly, I think it’s a little overly dramatic because you’re a grown man,” she told him. “It kind of seems like you’re attached to the hip with your parents and like you have never been away from them before.”
Meanwhile, Sarper felt Shekinah didn’t understand the Turkish custom of being available to their parents when something was needed.
Before leaving Istanbul, Shekinah emphasized that the meeting between her daughter and Sarper had to go well for their relationship to continue. “I do worry that my daughter Sophie won’t be able to make an unbiased decision about what she thinks about Sarper because of what she’s heard happened when my sister Sharia came to Turkey to meet Sarper,” she admitted. She was firm that she could not marry someone her daughter didn’t like.
