Niles and Matilda from the 90 Day Fiance franchise are facing backlash for begging for money from fans. They have started a GoFundMe to cover the latter’s USA visa expenses. However, viewers are upset with the reality TV star for raising funds from the platform. They even compared Niles and Matilda to Michael Ilesanmi for using their fans for their personal benefit. Niles and Matilda earned a massive fan following for their wholesome love story on Before the 90 Days.
They tied the knot before the Season Finale. Niles couldn’t take Matilda to the US with him after marriage. He needed money to apply for his wife’s visa. Hence, the reality TV star had to start a fundraiser when he couldn’t manage to provide for his wife. How did the fans react? Why are they comparing the couple with Michael? Are they scamming their followers?
90 Day Fiance: Niles & Matilda Begged Fans For Financial Support!
90 Day Fiance star Niles Valentine wasn’t ready to marry Matilda on his first trip to Ghana. However, the latter and her family doubted his intentions and pressured him to marry her on the same trip. Niles had to borrow money from Mr. Arc to complete the rituals. He returned to the US to save money and bring his wife to the US. The American native shocked everyone when he launched a fundraiser on GoFundMe.
Valentine uploaded a screenshot of his fundraiser with the caption, “Help Matilda Reunite With Niles in the U.S.A.” Niles and Matilda requested their followers to help them achieve the $8000 target. The former wished to raise the money so he could wake up and see the latter every day. Interestingly, the couple easily completed their target and achieved $12,368 so far from their followers. Now, fans also think that the pair is scamming their followers.
90 Day Fiance: Niles & Matilda Accused Of Scamming Fans Like Michael Ilesanmi!
Niles and Michael never imagined achieving their GoFundMe target in just two days. They have been overwhelmed with all the support from the 90 Day Fiance audience. The reality TV stars achieved their goals and the amount has increased to $12,368. Now, fans feel Matilda and Niles are scamming their followers. They were also upset with him for raising money for such reasons.
Several fans pointed out that the reality TV stars should have worked hard to earn money. Michael Ilesanmi did the same when he faced a cash crunch in America. He left Angela Deem after getting his green card. However, the reality TV star begged fans for money to fight his legal battle. Michael has earned over $30k from his fundraiser and used the money to live his American dream.
Now, fans feel Niles and Matilda have been doing the same. They felt that the former should have solved the problem on his own. One fan said, “Standby for every other broke 90 day person asking for handouts.” Another user also pointed out that Niles should take down his fundraiser after he met his goal.
Moreover, others slammed Niles for not taking responsibility for his wife and begging fans for support. Do you think Niles should close his fundraiser? Will he keep on asking fans for money? Keep returning to TV Season & Spoilers for more tea on Niles’ and Matilda’s fundraiser.