On 90 Day Fiance, Zuri Soto is willing to give France another chance to be with her long-distance love, Benjamin “Ben” Brachet, in spite of it not working the first time. Jessy Peralta lands in Florence, but she’s blindsided by Vittorio Palchetti‘s new house in the countryside. Andi Jane gets quite the greeting in Australia. And Niles Valentine gets support elsewhere when his family disappoints. Let’s break it all down in this recap of Season 8, Episode 2, Kiasu, Kancheong, And Carry On.
90 Day Fiance: Zuri Returns to France a Second Time
On 90 Day Fiance, Zuri admits she’s got concerns about moving to France a second time. But in spite of her fears, she is in love with Ben and is willing to try again. The couple first met in London and went headfirst into a relationship. Zuri quickly moved in with Ben in Nice, France. But not speaking French and icy treatment from Ben’s friends (including literally throwing ice at her) proved too much for Zuri. So she moved back home to Connecticut.
Zuri has a lot of support back home. She has a dream job as a marketer of musicians, and a mom and dad who adore her. Her mom expresses concern that Zuri is packing up and leaving again. When Zuri reveals how rude Ben’s friends were, it makes her blood boil. Later, at a going-away party, Zuri’s friends question Ben’s honesty, because there was an incident the first time of him talking to another girl online. Zuri is willing to move past it, but her friends have doubts.
Over in France, Ben talks with his friends about Zuri’s return. They are obnoxious and do not hide their disdain for Zuri. Ben asks them to be open-minded. But they double down that she hasn’t tried to learn the language, and that he would honestly be better off without her. Zuri’s mom drives her to the airport and lets her know she can always come back. But Zuri is determined to give Ben and France another chance.
90 Day Fiance – The Other Way: Jessy Didn’t Sign Up for This
Jessy models pageant dresses and sips wine with her BFF before heading to Florence to start a life with Vittorio on 90 Day Fiance. He asks if she’s willing to give her pageant life up for Vittorio. Jessy gets emotional recalling her memories of pageants with her mom, and her mom passing away when she was young. But Jessy believes she can have a great life with Vittorio and prepares an outfit for her travels.
Vittorio eagerly prepares for her arrival. But he’s kept one pretty big detail from her. He no longer lives in the city. He moved to a home in the countryside, complete with horses and chickens. Jessy arrives and is a little irritated that Vittorio doesn’t answer his phone. But that doesn’t compare to her shock when the car goes further and further past the city, and she’s in the middle of nowhere in her new home. She admits this isn’t the part of Italy she signed up for.
90 Day Fiance – TOW: Andi Jane Gets Quite the Welcome
Andi Jane pens a quick song about her quirky boyfriend, Nigel. His eyes are wandering, and it has her wondering. But Andi is taking the leap of faith, in spite of some shady activity on Nigel’s part, including sticking her with a bill for a timeshare and getting a little too close to a “lover.” But it’s go time, and Andi leaves her home, her music career, and her family behind to see if Nigel really is her person after all.
In the land down under, we get a glimpse of Nigel’s life on 90 Day Fiance. He doesn’t really work, since he has invested money wisely. Well, except for the timeshare. He hustles playing a pirate at kids’ birthday parties and the occasional drumming gig. He loves his unconventional life of freedom, including the joys of polyamory that he discovered attending music festivals. And he says Andi was on board with it when they met.
However, Andi proved a bit of a polyamory party pooper when she suggested he was getting a little too close to one of his casual partners. He brags to a friend that she’s just jealous because he landed more play than she did. Nonetheless, Nigel is thrilled to have Andi arriving. And he greets her at the airport with nothing less than a flash mob, complete with a bearded dragon and bubbles. She’s excited but wonders if she will fit into his scene.
90 Day Fiance: Niles Heads to Ghana
It’s officially time for Niles to head to Ghana for good. Only his wife, Matilda Nti, doesn’t know that. She thinks they will be relocating to America, where she can continue her education and live out her dream. Her family is skeptical of Niles, since he promised to get her to the States in five months, and it’s now been two years. Niles decides it’s best for him to move permanently to Ghana, but fears her reaction, so he keeps it secret.
Niles is sad at the airport on 90 Day Fiance. Neither his mother nor his father is supportive of his marriage or his move to Ghana. He tries to connect with them by phone, but they don’t answer. So he calls Mr. Arc, a village elder who stood up for him at his wedding to Matilda when his father wouldn’t. Mr. Arc is supportive and welcoming to Niles. He suggests Niles stay with him when he arrives. Niles agrees but asks that Matilda stay there too. And Mr. Arc gives the green light.
90 Day Fiance: Ally Is Disappointed in Jonathan
Alimna “Ally” and Jonathan Pearce have a lot going on. She’s pregnant and needs to tell her parents. John left it all behind to relocate to Singapore to support Ally and the baby. The couple head out for some lunch, and Ally explains all the rules John will need to follow in his new country. John eagerly orders some chicken and admits he’s already feeling good about his new home and their future on 90 Day Fiance.
But things go south quickly when Ally demands John get a move on and get a job already. She explains she’s got major anxiety called kiasu and kancheong, and he needs to step up. After all, she’s been working while pregnant and alone, and asked him to save up for the co-pay of the medical bills she’ll have after giving birth. John is annoyed that she’s starting on him over his street food, and suggests she’s not suffering or wanting for anything, while Ally begs to differ. Till next time!
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