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Jibri Bell BRAWLS with Daveed Over Miona Insults on 90 Day Fiance (Recap)

Simon Delott 90 Day Fiance

90 Day Fiance Season 9, Episode 8 showed multiple couples going from bad to worse.

Jibri spends a lot of time defending his buddy Daveed to Miona, because the two do not get along.

Once there, however, Jibri and Daveed are the ones clashing … leading to a physical fight.

Ariela is trying to be supportive of Biniyam’s pie-in-the-sky UFC dreams, but she is in for a rude awakening.

Bilal and Shaeeda grapple with religious differences and very conflicting ideas about how to live and operate in their home.

Emily and Kobe are not getting along, leading to a very toxic moment that happens right in front of her family.

Kara and Guillermo’s short but sweet walk downtown highlights how common international love stories can be.

Patrick is moving to Dallas, which means that so is Thais … and, to her chagrin, John.

Finally, Mohamed is starting to make it clear that his previously stated rules for Yve were just the start — and he expects her to convert.

1. Jibri Bell and Miona Bell

Jibri bell and miona bell pack for chicago
The two start off at home in Rapid City, packing up for their trip to Chicago. Jibri laments that Miona is taking up so much space in the suitcases, but he also packs what looks like a dozen different sets of sunglasses. That is extremely Jibri of him, but it’s a pretty cute moment for them.

2. They drive to Chicago

Jibri bell defends his friend during the drive
It’s more than 900 miles (nearly 13 hours of driving), so what we saw of the drive was very abbreviated, but Jibri knows that Miona and Daveed don’t get along or like each other, but defends his buddy to Miona, asking her to give him a chance. He also details to the camera that Daveed kicked his head into a coma when they were teens (he was out for three days) after Jibri made fun of his accent. Jibri dated a girl for months only to learn that she is Daveed’s twin sister, and he and Daveed forged a lasting friendship. Totally bonkers.

3. They arrive

Jibri bell meets up with daveed dacho
Daveed promotes his truck-related business to the cameras as he and Jibri touch base. He and Miona force smiles and hug.

4. But Daveed has some advice for Jibri

Jibri bell is unhappy with pragmatic advice
He suggests that Jibri do some “real” business like he is, which Jibri does not want to hear. He accuses Daveed of sounding just like his (Jibri’s) parents. Jibri’s focus will be music, but Daveed feels that Jibri has only made a little in recent years and has seemed distracted.

5. The distraction objects to that

Miona bell defends jibri bell to daveed dacho
Miona speaks up for Jibri following his dreams. It’s a good reminder that these two do work very well together, even if they have been clashing over wedding plans.

6. Speaking of which …

Miona bell calls to inquire about a destination wedding
Miona is taken aback by how expensive this beach wedding that she wants for some reason will be. It’s three times as expensive as it would have been in Serbia. This does not deter her, however, even driving her to take the drastic step of calling to ask questions as she hopes to have a destination wedding during the K-1 visa timeframe.

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Mohamed Abdelhamed Demands Yvette Arellano Choose Him or a Bikini on 90 Day Fiance (Recap)

Simon Delott 90 Day Fiance

Memorial Day Weekend’s episode of 90 Day Fiance saw some new, ugly sides to a few cast members come out.

Season 9, Episode 7’s most dramatic moment went down with Mohamed and Yvette, from start to finish.

An awkward dinner with Yve’s friends led to rehashing an old argument in the car, with Mohamed making it clear that he expects a lot more changes from her.

In Princeton, Ariela takes Biniyam for dinner with her family, but her siblings have questions and concerns. Can he reassure them?

Bilal and Shaeeda’s blink-and-you-miss-it scene involves some genuine romance and a heart-to-heart.

It is a very welcome break from the Lifetime Original psychological thriller Bilal’s been putting on.

Emily and Kobe clash over seemingly everything. Who will end up in the (literal) driver’s seat of their relationship?

Jibri takes Miona to meet his amazing grandmother, but just because their outfits match doesn’t mean that they see eye-to-eye on everything.

Kara takes Guillermo to her high school reunion, where he comes face-to-face with her ex. One revelation could forever change how he views Kara.

1. Yvette Arellano and Mohamed Abdelhamed

Mohamed abdelhamed calls out yvette arellano dress slash jacket
Yve and Mohamed are ready to go out to dinner to meet up with her friends, who will be meeting him in person for the first time. However, Mohamed calls out Yve’s outfit, asking her to wear a longer jacket because her underwear shows through her dress in some lighting. This is a common issue with a lot of clothing, but a dealbreaker for him. Yvette agrees and gets a long jacket, but she is clearly a little taken aback that this is how the evening is beginning.

2. No wine, thanks

Yvette arellano passes on wine tonight
While Jen, Rochelle, and Tatiana are free to drink wine, Yvette has agreed to Mohamed’s request that she only drink on special occasions now. She has also removed pork from her diet. She is not Muslim herself or interested in converting, but she is doing a lot to make him comfortable.

3. What does Mohamed think of Yve’s friends?

Mohamed abdelhamed they are weird
He thinks that they’re weird, mostly. He feels like they are dressed in a certain way to test him and his reactions — Rochelle, at least, is wearing a low neckline, though looking back at Yvette’s introductory episode, the skin coverage is comparable to how they dressed when they just met up with Yve.

4. Time for a “lightning round” of questions

Jen rochelle and tatiana ask mohamed abdelhamed about past relat
Realistically, you don’t get on the show with your friend if you’re not going to ask some tough questions or otherwise stir the pot, so that’s just what they do. They ask Mohamed about his prior relationship experiences. He had one serious ex, but she broke things off because he does not have money. He confirms that he has never slept with or kissed anyone before Yve.

5. Oh?

Yvette arellanos friend jen asks about sex porn
Yvette previously gave him rave reviews, however vague, to her friends, so they ask how he even knew what to do. Jen asks a natural but over-the-line question, which is whether Mohamed learned what to do from porn.

6. Mohamed is clearly scandalized and offended

Mohamed abdelhamed no one never would ask this kind of questions
He says that he would be shocked if anyone for any reason discussed this in his community in Egypt. Of course, he’s on a reality show, he’s experiencing a different culture, and Jen is a sex therapist who is accustomed to very direct relationship conversations. But even in America, blunt discussions of sex and porn usually take place between trusted friends who are both comfortable with the topic, not with strangers. Usually.

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Shaeeda Sween Nearly Stranded Beside Highway After "Tapping" Bilal Hazziez on 90 Day Fiance (Recap)

Simon Delott 90 Day Fiance

90 Day Fiance Season 9, Episode 6 took some dramatic shifts from earlier episodes of the season.

Following days of Bilal’s weird head-games, Shaeeda found herself in hot water once again.

This time, however, Bilal was right, and this difference almost led to a relationship-breaking moment.

Biniyam wakes up for his first morning in America, but between his work goals and a day trip to New York, he and Ariela aren’t seeing eye-to-eye.

Miona and Jibri’s mom both think that the other is being “fake,” while Jibri feels like his mom is “testing” Miona and taking things too far.

Guillermo and Kara’s sit-down with friends reveals some mutual insecurities about each other and their relationship.

Patrick takes Thais home, and things go well until the next morning starts off with a disaster.

Finally, Yvette finds out the hard way that Mohamed has a surprise list of “rules” that he wants her to follow to make him feel “comfortable.”

1. Bilal Hazziez and Shaeeda Sween

Bilal hazziez and shaeeda sween discuss house rules
It’s funny the little overlaps that show up between couples. These two begin the episode by discussing rules and coffee, two topics covered by other couples. Shaeeda and Bilal continue to misuse the term “OCD,” which is a specific diagnosis, while describing his extremely strict ideas about how his home should look and who should do what, and where, in his house. In other words, it is a revelation to Shaeeda that she’s even permitted to drink coffee outside of the kitchen.

2. Mostly, Shaeeda is just anxious

Shaeeda sween is anxious before going to the masjid for jumah
She is going to the Masjid with Bilal for Jum’ah, something that Bilal very clearly explains to the camera, aimed at a Christian (and culturally Christian) audience who might be unfamiliar. For Shaeeda, what’s new about this is meeting people in Bilal’s community, including his ex-wife.

3. He tells her to not be nervous

Bilal hazziez pranks shaeeda sween with mucus claim
Bilal then gives her one of his “pranks” … claiming that she has an unsightly mass of mucus visible in one of her nostrils. She does not have that, and she knows it, and it’s not helping her anxiety.

4. Nooooo

Shaeeda sween gives bilal hazziez a tap on his head
Shaeeda reacts with a “tap” on the back of Bilal’s head. There are two issues here — the first being that this kind of contact, however gentle, is hitting, which is not something that you do to your partner (or anyone else) without their consent. Different people have different communication styles and some are fine with elbow-nudging and playful smacks, and others are not. The second issue is that Bilal is driving.

5. It goes from bad to worse

Shaeeda sween playfully ignores bilal hazziezs boundaries
As calmly as possible, Bilal tells Shaeeda that what she’s doing is not okay, which for some reason causes her to fragrantly violate the boundary that he has just set. He warns her that this is (obviously!) unsafe to do to a driver. Even if we imagine that literally everyone in Trinidad is totally okay with her hands-on behavior, cars work the same way where she’s from.

6. He warns her to not do this again

Shaeeda sween ignores warning taps bilal hazziez again
Shaeeda responds … by doing it again, “tapping” (as she calls it) Bilal on the back of his head right after he told her that, if she did it again, he would pull over to the side of the road and have her Uber the rest of the way there.

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Kobe Blaise Wants Emily Bieberly’s Breasts All for Himself on 90 Day Fiance (Recap)

Simon Delott 90 Day Fiance

90 Day Fiance Season 9 marches on, with Episode 5 giving viewers some beautiful reunions … and potential new villains.

Kobe has just met his son for the first time, but decided to call out where Emily feeds him — and that she does it at all.

Ariela and Biniyam touch down in the United States, but a generous gift from Ari’s parents may turn into a burden on their family.

Bilal has a new test for Shaeeda, and it involves his children.

Guillermo is finally reunited with his and Kara’s dog and meets Kara’s family — and he’s so adorably nervous about the whole thing.

Thais introduces herself to viewers, revealing that there are big things that neither Patrick nor her father know yet.

Mohamed’s first morning in America doesn’t go at all like he imagined, because Yvette has to go to work.

1. Emily Bieberly and Kobe Blaise

Kobe blaise tells emily bieberly this is not normal
After warm celebrations, Emily sits down to pump some milk. After spending a couple of days picking up Kobe, Koban probably ran through a good bit of what she had already pumped. But Kobe decides to call her out, claiming that this is “not normal.”

2. He thinks that she should nurse and pump elsewhere

Emily bieberly where am i supposed to go downstairs
Every now and then, there’s a viral social media post about a woman getting shamed for breastfeeding somewhere — on a park bench, in a museum, that sort of thing. In each case, the bad guy is demanding that she go elsewhere, or “cover up,” or both, and is almost universally dragged by the collective internet. Kobe is taking that even further, suggesting that Emily should pump elsewhere even though she is in her own home.

3. Kobe says that women are more “discreet” in Africa

Kobe blaise in africa women will be a little more discreet
Africa is a sprawling continent full of various languages, cultures, and traditions across more than 50 countries. I’m not going to try to whitesplain away Kobe’s observations, but as many 90 Day Fiance fans can attest, numerous viewers who are from Africa have already taken to social media to say that Kobe’s experience is not theirs, and that, in their cultures, breasts are less sexualized and therefore breastfeeding is less stigmatized. Of course, all of that may be moot, as Emily and Koban — and now Kobe — are not in Africa right now.

4. There’s more to it than just where and when

Kobe blaise how youre gonna have to like stop him
Kobe’s suggestion that Emily breastfeed elsewhere was already unreasonable, but he is also expressing a desire for Emily to simply stop breastfeeding their son altogether. According to Kobe, he brought this up even before coming to the United States. He says that his sister stopped nursing her baby at 7 months, and that he’s never known anyone to breastfeed past 10 months.

5. Well …

Cameroon child malnutrition deaths 38 percent under age 5
Almost every health organization on the planet, including Cameroon’s government, recommends breastfeeding until 2 years if not longer. More than one-third of child deaths before the age of five in that country are related to malnutrition, with other children having growth stunted. International studies have noted that there are challenges, including cultural resistance, to breastfeeding programs in Cameroon. While breastfeeding is not an option for everyone and not a fix-all solution, it is possible that Kobe is unfamiliar with the health benefits that Koban is receiving. (And, more to the point, we’re talking about a toddler and his mom — the only people who should be part of this decision)

6. Kobe has his own motive

Kobe blaise i have to suck her breasts
He is unwilling to “share” Emily’s breasts, and says so pretty directly. We’re not kink-shaming Kobe (or anyone else), and we can only speculate about what questions producers may have asked to get him to say this, but it’s a little weird to put yourself into an imaginary competition with your kid.

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Ariela Weinberg Has One Final Clash with Biniyam Shibre’s Family Before Leaving Ethiopia on 90 Day Fiance (Recap)

Simon Delott 90 Day Fiance

On 90 Day Fiance Season 9, Episode 4, viewers were introduced to the final new couple of the season.

First, however, Ariela and Biniyam recovered from the aftermath of the wine-throwing incident as they packed their things to leave Ethiopia.

Freshly after revealing that he was just testing Shaeeda, Bilal’s mother is coming over, and Shaeeda hopes to make a good impression.

After rekindling things with Emily, Kobe gets to meet his 17-month-old son for the first time, and everyone’s emotions are riding high.

Miona gets some of her first American experiences ahead of making dinner with Jibri, which is unfamiliar ground for both of them.

Guillermo is adorably excited on the ride to Kara’s home, but the next day, the two have their first conflict … and it doesn’t go well.

Finally, we are introduced to Patrick and Thais.

These two have a lot going for them, but at the end, the couple are throwing up some major red flags that have nothing to do with Patrick’s brother.

1. Ariela Weinberg and Biniyam Shibre

Biniyam shibre i am very nervous for moving us
Ariela and Biniyam are packing up for their big move, but they are still recovering from the night before, when Wish unloaded a full glass of red wine in Ariela’s face. While it’s true that Wish has since claimed that some of the context was edited out (allegedly, Ari suggested that Wish could do well donating eggs and joining OnlyFans and Ari encouraged her and Mimi to come to the US with them), nothing could really justify that move.

2. Still, they’re Bini’s family

Biniyam shibre my family they coming for lunch
Ariela declines to join Biniyam for lunch as he goes to meet with his sisters again before the big move. Part of it is over how last night went, but part of it is that she’s still packing.

3. Bini has no plans to confront Wish and Mimi

Biniyam shibre just i want that they happy for me
He admits that he doesn’t plan to get into things with his sisters, just as he didn’t really say anything after Wish dashed so much wine into Ariela’s face. That’s … not a great look on him, but one can at least understand why he doesn’t want to have a big fight before moving away.

4. Wish and Mimi are worried

Mimi shibre dont be naive just take care of yourself
In a genuinely emotional moment, they worry that Biniyam will not have a good time in the US. In Ethiopia, Bini has gotten his way on almost everything, and they fear that things will be reversed when they’re surrounded by Ari’s family.

5. They have other hopes

Biniyam shibre pray for us reunion with firstborn
Their wish is that Biniyam can meet up with his firstborn son, Simon. There are … a lot of understandable questions that fans have about Bini’s ex-wife. Some fans have claimed that she must have “kidnapped” the child, while reports from people who claim to know Bini and Bria have said that Bini signed away his rights but is unwilling to admit that on camera. We do not know the truth of the matter.

6. Before Bini leaves …

Wish shibre we also wanna say bye to avi
His family wants to say goodbye to him and to little Avi.

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