90 Day Fiance began airing in 2014. It truly revolutionized the reality TV realm as viewers began to witness different sides and types of love. Over the years, a lot has changed. Not only did TLC introduce more spin-offs, but it has made the show more inclusive. They did so by including stories from very different parts of the world and varied people. For instance, fans got to see a deaf castmate as well as trans castmates in the new season this year. How has that been possible? Well, the show’s casting director shed light on this.
90 Day Fiance: Show’s Casting Director Reveals How They Hire People For The Show!
Over the years, fans have grown close to the 90 Day Fiance franchise. Some of them have gotten very attached to their castmates. Hence, many often wonder what the procedure is like for TLC to hire couples for their show. As per Variety’s interview, the casting director mentioned that the process is different every year. They have to go through multiple pairs and several phone calls to make sure the best of the best make their debut on the show.
The casting director also mentioned how many people have been sending their names, too. The time it takes for the crew to reach out to them varies from a few months to a year. This year in The Other Way Season 4 and Before The 90 Days Season 6, fans got to meet Gabriel and Cleo, the first transgender castmates. Then, the new season also has David and Sheila, who are the first hearing-impaired duo in the franchise. The casting director said that they strive for “strong stories” and “likeability” to choose the right kind of inclusive castmates. Their goal is also to “stay relevant” and showcase diversity on the show.
90 Day Fiance: Cleo Reveals Christian Suprised Her By Signing Them Up For The Show!
Christian and Cleo are the newest castmates on the show. After smooth sailing, they are also having problems. For instance, the latest episode revealed that the former had been lying about not being intimate with Cleo. The latter was upset about it too. Hence, 90 Day Fiance fans came to the conclusion that he is still not comfortable being in a relationship with a trans woman. Well, Cleo shed more light on their relationship in a new Ask Anything session on Instagram, wanting people to be a bit kind and patient towards her boyfriend.
As per Cleo, it was Christian’s idea for them to do the show. In fact, he told her a day after their approval came in. She was initially scared about how it would affect their bond and “mental health.” But the UK native went along with it despite the fears. Cleo explained loving reality TV and the process being time taking as she has trouble making decisions. Fans are now waiting to see how their relationship will unfold in the upcoming episodes. Keep track of all the latest 90 Day Fiance updates on TV Season & Spoilers.