90 Day Fiance couple Tiffany Franco and Ronald Smith may lose Ronald's co-sponsor as shown on Season 6 of 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?, which would mean the end of Ronald and Tiffany's relationship. So what is the 90 Day Fiance couple's relationship status now -- are they still together or have they split? What do the latest 90 Day Fiance spoilers reveal?
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[90 Day Fiance Spoiler Warning: This report contains spoilers that reveal if Tiffany and Ronald are still together now or if the 90 Day Fiance couple has split up.]
Tiffany was a 27-year-old from Frederick, MD, and Ronald was a 29-year-old from South Africa when they found fame on 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way's first season in 2019.RELATED LINK: '90 DAY FIANCE' COUPLES NOW: WHO IS STILL TOGETHER? WHO HAS SPLIT? WHERE ARE THEY NOW? (PHOTOS)
Tiffany was head over heels for Ronald, but after the pair got engaged, Tiffany learned he had some dark secrets -- and the couple went on to face many struggles, such as Ronald's serious gambling addiction that led to a six-month rehab stint in South Africa.
Once Ronald changed his ways and sought therapy, Tiffany moved her eight-year-old son Daniel to South Africa so they could be a family, but she wasn't convinced it was going to be a permanent move.
Tiffany flew to South Africa on a Tourist Visa and hoped Ronald wouldn't relapse and disappoint her family again. She also needed to make sure Daniel would love his life in South Africa and feel safe, comfortable and happy.
As the couple lived in South Africa together, they hit some bumps in the road -- including Ronald's wild bachelor party and Tiffany worrying his gambling addiction might turn into something else, such as alcoholism.
The pair's financial situation was also pretty dire as Ronald struggled to find a well-paying, full-time job post-rehab.
But Tiffany's heart belonged to Ronald and so she decided to marry him despite their hardships.
Tiffany got pregnant with her second child but decided she'd rather give birth in an American hospital, even though Ronald would miss the delivery. She also thought South Africa was too dangerous for her children.
Tiffany therefore was determined to file for a spousal visa and get Ronald over to the U.S.
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After giving birth to the couple's daughter Carley in Summer 2019, Tiffany revealed on Part 1 of 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way's Tell-All special -- which aired in October 2019 -- that life in the U.S. was "so much harder" than she could have ever anticipated without her husband by her side.
RELATED LINK: '90 DAY FIANCE' COUPLES NOWTiffany said Ronald became "very hot and cold" about eventually moving to the United States.
Ronald had allegedly told Tiffany that he didn't want to waste money trying for another visa -- given he had been denied a K-1 visa before due to his criminal record -- but then Tiffany revealed she went ahead and applied for a spousal CR-1 visa for Ronald.
"The last time Ronald and I were physically together, it was eight months ago," Tiffany explained, "and I am all alone -- left to face everything and be responsible for everything. Ronald, right now, is not emotionally supportive and he's not financially supportive."
Tiffany said Ronald never offered to send money for clothes or diapers, and Tiffany vented, "I didn't make this baby alone!"
Tiffany therefore met with an attorney, Christopher Role, and said she was no longer sure if she wanted to make things work with Ronald because she was allegedly the only person trying in their relationship.
"I have moments when I wonder if this marriage is right for me," Tiffany confessed. "Ronald doesn't know this, but I think I want a divorce."
Tiffany lamented she was feeling miserable every day and had reached "a breaking point" and feared there was "no other choice but to get divorced" because things might only get worse once Ronald arrived to the U.S.
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Tiffany just wanted Ronald to nail down a job, help to support their family and put more effort into the marriage.
Meanwhile, Ronald said he was sad and lonely to be away from his family, and he admitted to fighting with Tiffany pretty frequently.
Ronald insisted he was making "small strides" and "ends meet" by doing odd jobs -- such as painting rooms -- since overcoming his gambling addiction.
"It's not easy having a wife who is always doubting that you are doing the right thing," Ronald explained. "I want Tiffany to see that I can be the husband I know I can be for her and this family."
Suddenly, Tiffany revealed to Ronald on Zoom she had decided to cancel her family's plane tickets to South Africa. Tiffany said it wasn't fair she was always paying for things and if Ronald wanted to see her and the kids, he'd cough up the dough.
Tiffany also reminded Ronald that he had spent $3,000 to fix his motorcycle instead of helping his children, but Ronald said his money isn't worth much in the U.S. due to the exchange rate.
Ronald said it was "unbearable" to miss milestones in Carley's life and watch her grow up through a computer screen, and the pair got into "a huge heated" fight over the canceled tickets.
Tiffany ultimately used the money as a down payment for a new apartment so she and the kids could move out of her mother's house. She was also putting her own happiness first for once.
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Tiffany's mother Maggie told the cameras that Ronald didn't matter to her, before mentioning to Tiffany how there's "nothing special" about Ronald. Maggie thought Tiffany could be her "best happy" as a single mother, without Ronald in her life.
Tiffany said she was tired of being "taken advantage of" and "walked on." She was pushing Ronald to be the best father and husband he can be.
Ronald insisted he was struggling and making sacrifices while trying to work and make a living. Ronald said he was working as a motorcycle mechanic but it was just a temporary job.
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Tiffany said she and Ronald were "finally in a good place" after a lot of arguing.
Tiffany then received an email -- which she had been waiting on "for years" -- informing her that Ronald's visa application to come to the United States had been approved and they'd be able to move on to the interview phase of the process.
Tiffany shared the big news with Ronald over videochat, and he screamed and celebrated as Tiffany tried not to cry.
Ronald gushed about being "overwhelmed" -- happy and scared at the same time -- but Tiffany hadn't spoken to her father Carlos yet about becoming Ronald's co-sponsor. Tiffany fell just under the income requirement to be able to completely take care of Ronald financially upon his entrance into America.
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Tiffany said her mother already had too much to take care of and so Carlos was the only person she'd be willing to ask for such a huge favor. Tiffany just wanted to ask him in person and give the conversation the respect it deserved.
Tiffany explained Carlos was the couple's "only option" but had yet to learn about Ronald's criminal past, including his gambling addiction.
"If my dad says 'no' and Ronald is not coming to America, then I'm not willing to do this long-distance thing anymore," Tiffany confessed.
Tiffany was scared to let her father see this dark side of Ronald because she didn't want Carlos to view Ronald differently or in a negative light.
Tiffany also feared this news would impact Carlos' decision to be a co-sponsor even though Carlos had been trying to be a part of her life and make up for his absence in her childhood.
Not only was there a chance of Ronald relapsing in the future, but Tiffany's mother acknowledged Ronald coming to the U.S. was a huge risk. Tiffany's mother therefore advised her daughter not to say a word to Carlos, but Tiffany admitted she'd feel like "a huge piece of sh-t" for lying to her dad about something so serious.
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Tiffany eventually met up with Carlos and asked him to co-sponsor and co-sign for Ronald, and Carlos replied, "That's no problem. That's no problem. I like Ronald."
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But Tiffany explained she had been hiding something from her father and Ronald wasn't always the nice guy he had portrayed himself to be at the wedding in South Africa. Carlos appeared confused and bewildered.
So are Tiffany and Ronald still together now or has the 90 Day Fiance couple broken up and divorced?
It appears Tiffany and Ronald are still together and happy, although their relationship remains complicated and long distance.In a May 24 Instagram Live session, Tiffany conducted a makeup tutorial and said during the hour-long video, "I wish Ronald was on here so he could help me [answer questions] while I'm doing my makeup, but he is busy!"
Tiffany's comment clearly suggests they remain a couple and continue doing things together.
As recently as May 18, Tiffany and Ronald went Instagram Live together, with Tiffany posting their conversation on her page.
Tiffany captioned their session, "Definitely getting a divorce. Definitely getting a divorce," but she added a crying-laughing emoticon to her post to suggest she's joking.
It was clear from the pair's interactions they're still married and things are going well, but Tiffany insisted all the "divorce talk" on the show was "not for ratings" and it was real.
Tiffany jokingly asked Ronald when he'd be signing the divorce papers, and Ronald explained with a big smile that he didn't have a pen.
Tiffany was all giggles as she and Ronald sang love songs to each other and teased one another.
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Ronald posted a beautiful tribute to Tiffany's son Daniel, whom Ronald also considers and calls his son.
In addition to complimenting the young boy on his maturity, cleverness and being well-mannered, Ronald wrote, "I just really hope that the connection we have I hope it never dies as you get older now I'm proud to have you as my son but also I'm a bit sad not being able to be there to celebrate it with you."
Ronald, who made it clear he's still living in South Africa, continued, "But make the best of it my boy just know you are in my thoughts and I wish I was there may you have a blessed year and many more and you guys better call me when your blow the candles lol."
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Ronald added of Tiffany, "Last thing so tell your mom @tiffanyfrancosmith its your yes day and make the best of it... you know what i mean my boy! love your dad."
Tiffany actually commented on Ronald's post, "Aw love you. I'm showing him."
However, Tiffany and Ronald have had a very tumultuous relationship over the last year or so.
Ronald and Tiffany announced they were "separating" in January 2020 and seemed to be headed for a divorce.
Tiffany accused Ronald of "adultery" and manipulation and claimed he had suffered multiple relapses of the gambling addiction he had once sought treatment for before in a rehab facility.
On January 28, 2020, Tiffany told her Instagram followers in regards to her marriage "some things are just irreparable," and Ronald claimed on social media at the time he'd be "filing for divorce in South Africa" after a year-and-a-half of marriage.
"Tiff only tried to do good, not really control me but more protect me from wrong [people], places and temptations, and the more I think about it now, it makes sense..." Ronald wrote on Instagram during.
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But rumors of a reconciliation began to swirl on March 5, 2020 when Ronald posted adorable snapshots of Tiffany and himself seemingly in South Africa together.
In March 11, 2020 Ronald uploaded a selfie of the couple as well as a photo in which they were embracing in front of a fountain during a date night at Monte in Gauteng, South Africa.
Ronald then flat out confirmed the next day his marriage to Tiffany was back on and thriving in the comments section of his Instagram post.
"Hope the rumors are true and y'all found your way back to one another!!" one person wrote.
"Yes," Ronald replied.
When an Instagram user asked Ronald to "please work it out" with Tiffany, Ronald responded with, "We are good."
One person mentioned, "I thought they got divorced," and Ronald wrote back, "Guess not," with a smiley face.
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And finally, one fan wrote, "Happy you're back together," to which Ronald replied, "Yes."
Tiffany revealed on a May 2020 episode of 90 Day Fiance: Self-Quarantined that she was waiting for Ronald to get approved for a spousal visa so he could move to the United States.
"We got married over a year ago, but we only applied for his spousal visa four months ago. The coronavirus has affected the whole process of the visa. This virus is stopping everything, including my family being together," Tiffany told the cameras.
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On top of the distance and coronavirus "craziness," Tiffany said there were trust issues in her relationship but she and Ronald were working with a counselor to get past them.
Tiffany and Ronald then reunited for the holidays in December 2020 after a tumultuous year.
Tiffany apparently brought her two kids, her son Daniel from a previous relationship and Ronald's daughter Carley, to South Africa to visit her husband for Christmas.
Tiffany had posted a family photo of Ronald, Daniel, Carley and herself outdoors on a bench and she captioned it, "Family," along with a red heart emoticon.
"Such amazing holidays with the family," she captioned another photo of herself and Ronald at the time.
Ronald also confirmed on his own Instagram account the pictures were not "old" or throwbacks.
"Merry Christmas to everyone and your family hope you all enjoy it as much as i do," Ronald wrote.
"Just wanted to show everyone how blessed i am to be with my family and to be able to spend such a happy time with them and make memories, having fun, playing around, and just spending quality time as a family together hehe."
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