90 Day Fiance: The Other Way featured Sumit choosing not to marry Jenny Slatten after his mother threatened to commit suicide, Biniyam Shibre and Ariela Weinberg getting engaged, Brittany Banks deciding to file a K-1 visa for Yazan Abo Horira, Kenny Niedermeier and Armando Rubio receiving approved to marry in Mexico, and Deavan Clegg leaving South Korea amid COVID-19 due to marital strife during Sunday night's Season 2 finale on TLC.
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90 Day Fiance: The Other Way's second season featured Jenny, a 61-year-old from Palm Springs, CA, and Sumit, a 32-year-old from New Delhi, India; Yazan, a 24-year-old from Amman, Jordan, and Brittany, a 26-year-old from Palm Beach, FL; Ariela, a 28-year-old from Princeton, NJ, and Biniyam, a 29-year-old from Ethiopia; Deavan, a 23-year-old from Salt Lake City, UT, and Jihoon Lee, a 29-year-old from Seoul, South Korea; Kenny, a 57-year-old from St. Petersburg, FL, and Armando, a 31-year-old from Mexico; and Tim Clarkson, a 34-year-old from Dallas, TX, and Melyza Zeta, a 29-year-old from Colombia.
Below is what was shown on the finale of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way's second season.
JENNY AND SUMIT
Sumit cried to his mother and yelled about how no one had supported him except Jenny. Jenny hated how she had caused this rift in the family, but she didn't understand why Sumit's parents wouldn't just let their son be happy.Sumit told Sahna and Anil he was just "fed up" with them and couldn't live them anymore. Sumit said he wanted to live with Jenny permanently and even if Jenny chose to leave him, he'd never return home.
Sumit said not even "one percent" of him was ashamed.
Sahna told Jenny her behavior was shameful because she could consider Sumit a son.
Jenny recalled how she and Sahna went shopping together and became friends when Jenny first lived with them for four months, but Sahna explained Jenny was a guest in her house at the time.
"I'm begging you Jenny, leave my son alone!" Sahna shouted.
"I love your son, and I'm not leaving him alone," Jenny replied.
Jenny said she accepted her daughter's relationship with a woman in order to see her child happy, and she asked Sumit's parents to just be happy for their kid. However, Sahna and Anil continued to shout over her.
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"There is no talking to these people!" Jenny yelled.
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Sahna said she would never let Sumit marry Jenny, adding, "I'm going to commit suicide right here, right now, if you marry," Sahna said. "I swear on you... It's true."
Anil agreed, "She will commit suicide."
Jenny acknowledged the situation was "really sad" and it was such "a horrible thing" for Sumit's mother to say. Sumit didn't know whether his mother was serious or not, but the conversation really upset him and caught him off-guard.
"I don't want to be the reason for her to even think about trying to do something," Sumit explained to the cameras.
Sumit ultimately decided he wouldn't marry Jenny because he couldn't live with himself if his mother killed herself over his choices. Sumit just asked his parents not to expect anything from him going forward.
"Let's compromise. I won't be able to give up the love of my life for you," Sumit said. "I will not be able to sacrifice 100 percent, nor will you."
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Jenny was frustrated and cursed after Sahna and Anil left their apartment, and Jenny called the whole ordeal "a sh-tshow." Sumit felt he had been emotionally blackmailed.
Sumit said he wanted his parents and family to be happy but not at the expense of his own joy and happiness. Sumit told Jenny that he wanted to marry her but they simply couldn't tie the knot.
"I cannot choose Jenny over my mother's death. I can't take that chance," Sumit said. "I cannot own that feeling that I am choosing love over my parents' dead bodies."
Jenny noted she understood why she and Sumit couldn't get married but her visa was going to expire in three weeks and their relationship was probably ruined. Sumit, however, told Jenny that they'd continue living together and he'd find a way to keep her in India.
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"Or else I'm going to go back to America and that's going to be it. We'll continue with a long-distance relationship or it's going to be done," Jenny said.
"I won't give up on you," Sumit promised.
But this was Jenny's third time to India, and she basically felt like it was "three strikes, you're out." Jenny noted she wouldn't be willing to fly to India for a fourth time and go through all of this again.
When Jenny only had two weeks left on her visa, Sumit took her to an open field where they enjoyed a picnic. Jenny had filed for an extension on her visa, and Sumit hoped for more time so they could figure out what to do.
Jenny thought Sumit's picnic, which included wine, was "so sweet." Sumit knew they'd face more struggles in the future, but Jenny still seemed happy to be with Sumit.
Jenny just wasn't sure how long she'd be able to stay in India, but Sumit asked her not to lose hope.
Sumit then gave Jenny something to prove his commitment to her and that he still wanted her to be in his life. Sumit gave Jenny a promise ring, not a marriage ring, and she gushed, "Finally! I finally got my ring, yay!"
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BRITTANY AND YAZAN
Brittany feared Yazan was really in danger because of their relationship, and she felt bad because she felt it was all her fault.Brittany and Yazan then sat down with a translator again, and Brittany asked Yazan not to keep any secrets from her or hide his issues because that's what caused trust problems between them to begin with.
Yazan said people had been telling his parents that Yazan and Brittany married behind their backs and society had the impression Brittany was a porn star.
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Yazan told Brittany he was going against not just his family but the overall "tribe." Yazan's father was going to have a meeting, show the evidence and then come up with a verdict.
"They might kill me or they might disown me," Yazan explained.
Brittany said it was "really crazy" how this tribe was going to determine how to react to their relationship when she believed they had done nothing wrong.
Yazan told Brittany that he wanted her to marry him from the depths of her heart, not because she feared him being in danger or getting hurt. Brittany was initially unaware of the stakes she and Yazan were up against, and she couldn't believe it.
Brittany asked Yazan for some time to think about everything, and the pair sat down for a conversation later on.
Brittany admitted she was concerned about Yazan's "situation" and hearing him say they really could be in danger was "unsettling" and "crazy." Brittany said Yazan had two horrible options of potentially being disowned or killed if they got married.
"I just don't think Jordan is the best place for either one of us at this point. It's too dangerous," Brittany told Yazan.
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Yazan didn't know how he felt about moving to America, which apparently was never a dream for him. Yazan hoped to be with Brittany in Jordan, but he told Brittany that he would move for her in order to be with her.
The couple then discussed Yazan getting a visa, and Brittany noted she'd have to do a lot of research. From her knowledge at the time, Brittany said her best bet would be to apply for a K-1 visa for Yazan.
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Brittany wasn't sure how long it would take for Yazan to receive a visa, but she said she wanted to return home where she felt safe and protected.
Yazan, however, was scared Brittany might change her mind about being together and getting married. He didn't want Brittany to lose her feelings for him considering they'd be forced to endure a long-distance relationship.
Brittany said she didn't know what the future holds but she trusted Yazan and they'd just have to see how it goes.
"Okay," Yazan agreed.
After sharing the news with Yazan's brother Obaida, Jordan was about to enter lockdown due to COVID-19 and so Brittany decided to hop on a plane and head back to the United States before the borders closed.
On their way to the airport, Yazan asked Brittany in the back of a taxi if she wanted to marry him without going through with an official marriage proposal, and Brittany essentially said they needed to wait and see because he'd need to get approved for a K-1 visa.
Brittany wasn't convinced this relationship was the right one for her -- or the right one for Yazan.
The couple had an emotional goodbye at the airport, and Yazan hated saying goodbye to the love of his life. Yazan felt helpless in the moment, and Brittany told the cameras she had a lot to think about.
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KENNY AND ARMANDO
The human rights office had petitioned on Kenny and Armando's behalf for them to get married, but they were in lockdown ever since they filed the paperwork due to the spread of coronavirus.Kenny loved spending time with Hannah every day as well as getting quality time with Armando, so he said quarantining was a blessing in a way.
After a long time of waiting, Armando finally received an email from the human rights office. The couple was given a document that allowed them to get married at the civil registry, so their petition had been approved.
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Armando and Kenny celebrated that they could finally get married, and Kenny called it "a very amazing moment" in his life as well as a "victory for [their] relationship."
"I'm excited for what the future holds. I can't wait for the next step to happen," Kenny told the cameras.
Kenny told Armando that he couldn't wait to marry the love of his life, and the couple was nearly brought to tears over their great news, which they subsequently shared with Hannah.
Hannah jumped up and down about the idea of being a family with Kenny and Armando forever and having two dads. Kenny just wasn't sure how much longer they'd have to wait before being able to walk down the aisle and say, "I do."
After months of waiting for their response from the human rights office and finally getting an approval and being able to leave their home amid COVID-19, Kenny decided to surprise Armando with a romantic picnic on the beach complete with sunflowers and champagne.
Armando said Kenny moving to Mexico had made his life so much better and Kenny gave him "a new chance at life," a happiness he had longed for forever.
Armando appeared comfortable on the beach with Kenny even though people stared at them. Armando just loved being free and was no longer embarrassed or uncomfortable with their love.
Armando, however, still had to tell his parents that he intended to get married and have a real wedding with Kenny, who wasn't sure how his future in-laws were going to respond or react.
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Armando and Kenny then rode horses on the beach, and Kenny joked, "I can't quit you."
Armando said all of the struggles he and Kenny had endured were "worth it" and he was exactly where he was supposed to be.
ARIELA AND BINIYAM
Ariela, Biniyam and their son Aviel attended a celebration for the baptism of Jesus Christ, which was a holiday in Ethiopia.Biniyam's family, friends and community all celebrated the holiday, which included a lot of foreign traditions to Ariela -- including getting doused in holy water and throwing lemons.
Biniyam then revealed to the cameras he planned to propose marriage to Ariela because he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her and be with her forever.
Ariela was excited to find out why Biniyam loved this day of the year so much, but she quickly became overwhelmed by the chaos and loud noise in the streets. Ariela wasn't sure it was the right decision to bring Avi to such an event.
The people were hosed down with holy water with a garden hose, and Ariela was shocked to see how everyone was desperate to get to the water and were pushing up against each other.
Ariela didn't like being hit and pushed, but Biniyam thought an evil spirit in Ariela was rejecting the holy water. Biniyam didn't appreciate Ariela's behavior, but she was completely uncomfortable and wanted to leave.
"It's overstimulating our baby, and I'm uncomfortable. I don't think that's unreasonable in any way," Ariela told Biniyam, adding, "I want to enjoy the holiday but not at the expense of everyone else."
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Ariela said she had "enough" and wanted to leave in order to feed her child in peace and quiet, and Biniyam admitted he was "so mad" and couldn't calm down.
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Ariela told Biniyam that he had been in the wrong because if someone hurt Avi, such as snapping his fragile neck, he could be physically harmed for life. Biniyam complained that Ariela was just nagging him too much and she needed to relax.
While Ariela fed her baby, Biniyam then took off to celebrate the holiday by himself. Ariela and Biniyam later made up and exchanged professions of love, which made Biniyam forget about his anger and all of their troubles.
As a choir was singing and joy was in the air, Biniyam got down on one knee and presented Ariela with a diamond engagement ring inside of a lemon.
"Oh my God, I will marry you!" Ariela responded, before hugging her fiance.
Ariela called it "a big surprise" because it had been a crazy day, and Biniyam said he had put the ring inside of a lemon because boys and girls show their feelings for each other by throwing lemons.
Ariela realized in that moment how much she loved Biniyam even though they fought pretty frequently. Ariela acknowledged things weren't going to be easy but she was willing to "work through the hard stuff" and there was a lot more to come for the couple.
DEAVAN AND JIHOON
It was Deavan and Jihoon's wedding day, and Jihoon said he felt very good but also nervous and happy. Deavan didn't like how she'd only have the wedding venue for 45 minutes, so this clearly wasn't the wedding of her dreams.Deavan was nervous about the process and had no idea what she was doing because she hadn't planned anything for the wedding. Deavan wasn't even sure if she was supposed to kiss Jihoon at the altar.
Everyone was shown getting their hair and makeup done, including the men and Deavan's daughter Drascilla, and everyone commented on how beautiful Deavan looked.
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Deavan wore a lace A-line gown and had blonde highlights in her hair. Deavan started to feel like a bride and like her wedding day was real and actually happening.
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Deavan and Jihoon were then shown getting married, with Deavan's father walking her down the aisle. Jihoon gushed, "That's my girl. She looks like an angel from heaven."
"I feel like I'm making the right decision right now, and that makes it all worth it," Deavan noted. "Before Jihoon, I've never felt what it's like to be in love with someone, and I can truly say right now that I feel like I really love Jihoon."
Deavan then got to dance with her father as Jihoon spun Drascilla around the dance floor.
Deavan's mother Elicia felt "pretty good" about Jihoon at this point and predicted his relationship with Deavan was going to be "okay."
Deavan said meeting a guy on a dating app led to moving to a new country and having a baby, and she said her "windstorm" of a romance had at least brought her "a beautiful, happy ending."
Later on, Deavan was cooped up in her apartment in South Korea amid the coronavirus pandemic. Deavan said she was living in the second country with the most infected people and the cases were growing by the thousands every day.
Deavan admitted she was scared and didn't know what to do, and then Jihoon was shown playing with Drascilla and Taeyang in the apartment. Jihoon was apparently going stir crazy and said it was sad his family couldn't go anywhere or even play outside.
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As time went on, Deavan claimed Jihoon just played video games in his room all day and wasn't helping out with the kids. Deavan therefore told the cameras she needed some space.
"So, a lot of stuff has been happening. My marriage is kind of on the line. We've been fighting so much and so [many] differences have popped up that I see in both of us. I feel the only way to fix my marriage is to go back to America for one month," Deavan explained to the cameras.
"Being stuck in the apartment together has just been really difficult. I feel like I need to figure out how I really feel about him. I need time to reflect and think about all the things that have happened."
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Jihoon was frustrated, but he saw Deavan's point of view and thought a little distance between them might be good and help them. Jihoon felt like he and Deavan were stuck in prison together, and so he said stress and tension was just expected and natural.
"Promise me you're going to come back," Jihoon said.
"Yes, I'll come back, but you have to promise me things are going to get better, like, no more fighting -- because it's really affected me," Deavan responded.
The couple said "I love you" to each other, and then Jihoon just asked Deavan to be and stay safe. Deavan admittedly had mixed emotions about her decision, and she just hoped leaving South Korea wouldn't make her relationship worse.
Deavan hoped she and Jihoon could better themselves while apart or else she'd have to make "some big decisions" for her family. Deavan feared flying back to America during a pandemic with two kids, but she clearly thought it was necessary.
Deavan told the cameras she needed to figure out what was best for herself and her children. Jihoon felt "empty and sad" after Deavan left, and he worried Deavan might never return to his home, which he said would be "worst case scenario."
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