I’m not typically the target audience for shows like TLC’s “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way.” It’s one of those reality shows that often makes me cringe. However, my girlfriend Michele is absolutely hooked on it. That’s how I discovered that the latest season features a man from Maine.
The premise of the show is that Americans move to another country to marry someone they’ve usually never met in person. The culture shock and ensuing struggles provide the show’s “can’t-miss” allure. Michele can’t get enough of it.
One of the contestants this season is James from Maine. We don’t know his last name or exactly where in Maine he’s from. He’s simply “James from Maine.” According to TLC’s website, James and his wife Meitalia have been married and living in Maine for two and a half years after meeting online. Meitalia, feeling homesick, decides they need to move to Indonesia to be with her family, a move James isn’t thrilled about.
The first episode of Season 6 has already aired, but the one featuring James and Meitalia is set to air on TLC on Monday, July 8. If you miss it, don’t worry. TLC will rerun it multiple times between July 8 and July 21. You can also catch it on demand on TLC Go, Max, and several other streaming services.
Season 6 of “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” premiered on Monday, July 1, at 8 p.m. EST on TLC, with new episodes airing weekly. This season promises a blend of new faces and returning favorites, taking viewers on a global love adventure. The show chronicles the stories of six couples who have found love with partners from afar and are prepared to pack up their entire lives in pursuit of their happily ever after.
Shekinah from California and Sarper from Turkey are one of the couples. Shekinah’s three-month stint in the U.S. is over, and now she’s heading to Turkey to join her “reformed bad boy” beau, Sarper. As they work through their relationship issues, surprise messages from Sarper’s exes make Shekinah question how well she truly knows him. Can they navigate the drama from the past and keep their love afloat?
Statler from Texas and Dempsey from England are preparing to embrace the European van life. While Dempsey is excited about their adventure, Statler is second-guessing the whole idea. As they hit the road, Statler’s nerves reach an all-time high, hinting that this adventure might end up more of a fiasco than a fantastic journey.
Josh from South Carolina and Lily from China met on a language-learning app and have since married. When Josh leaves his job in the States to be with Lily in China, she believes he’s her perfect match. However, job hurdles in China leave Josh unemployed and Lily as the main breadwinner, causing tension in their relationship. Financial woes spark heated debates even among their families. Will these issues sink their relationship, or can love conquer all?
James from Maine and Meitalia from Indonesia have been married for two and a half years since they met online. They’ve been living in Maine but soon move to Indonesia to be with her family. James, already dreading the family meeting, faces a whole new level of stress once they’re in Indonesia. Meitalia’s family bombards him with questions: When will he learn their language? Are babies on the way? How will they make ends meet? It’s a lot for James to handle.
Joanne from New York and Sean from Ireland are already secretly married and realize they must establish a home base in Ireland, Sean’s home turf. However, Joanne needs her sons’ blessing before she can make the move. Once in Ireland, their covert relationship starts causing major drama.
Corona from Pennsylvania and Ingi from Iceland met after a wild night in Iceland. Corona, a budding midwife, decides to uproot her life to be with Ingi, even at the cost of giving up her spot at an esteemed midwifery program. Upon arrival, Corona discovers her scorching romance may be cooler than expected. With Ingi’s lack of dating experience and Corona’s midwifery studies on thin ice in Iceland, she’s at a crossroads: Does she stay for love or head back to the U.S. to chase her career dreams? Only time will tell.
Season 6 of “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” promises returning couples, new faces, and one-of-a-kind stories. Tune in for the special 2-hour premiere on Monday, July 1 at 8/7c.
Source: Warner Bros. Discovery
