The world of 90 Day Fiancé is rarely short on blunt opinions, but Andrei Castravet has delivered a particularly pointed one about his co-stars. Following the recent season of Happily Ever After?, Andrei made a direct comment about the marriage between Jovi Dufren and Yara Zaya. He stated that if not for Jovi’s financial standing, Yara would not be in the relationship. This remark has spread quickly among fans, sparking widespread discussion about the real dynamics of one of the show’s most followed couples.
The Comment That Started The Discussion
The statement was shared on a popular 90 Day Fiancé fan group on Facebook. Andrei, known for his unfiltered and often confrontational style on the show, did not mince words. He directly linked Yara’s commitment to Jovi to his ability to provide a comfortable life.
While the exact setting of the comment—whether it was during an unaired segment, a social media live session, or a tell-all special—is not fully clear from available sources, its impact is. The remark taps into long-standing fan speculation about the authenticity of relationships on the series, particularly those with significant age, cultural, or financial differences. Some fans online have agreed with Andrei’s blunt assessment, calling it a truth others are scared to say.
Jovi And Yara’s Relationship Journey
To understand the weight of Andrei’s comment, it helps to look at Jovi and Yara’s history. They met on a travel dating app, with Jovi, from Louisiana, connecting with Yara from Ukraine. Yara moved to the United States on a K-1 visa, which was documented during season 8 of the main 90 Day Fiancé series.
Their path has been far from smooth. Jovi’s admitted habits, including frequenting strip clubs and drinking, created major conflict. Yara has publicly threatened divorce in the past and even spoke about taking their daughter, Mylah, away from the situation. The tension reached a point where they sought help on the couples’ therapy spinoff, 90 Day: The Last Resort. Reports indicate their relationship did improve after that experience.
Currently, the family lives in Miami, Florida, and from their social media, they appear to be in a stable place. They are still considered a together couple from the last season of Happily Ever After?, where their storyline primarily involved them being friends caught in the middle of a feud between other cast members.
Fan Reactions To Andrei’s Money Claim
The reaction from the 90 Day Fiancé audience has been divided. On one side, some viewers believe Andrei simply said out loud what many have privately thought. One fan comment summarized this perspective, stating, “He was dead on with the yara only with jovi cuz of money . Straight Facts !”.
Others criticize Andrei for overstepping and reducing a complex, years-long relationship that includes a child down to a single transactional element. Fans of Jovi and Yara often point to their visible efforts in therapy and their shared life as parents as proof of a deeper bond. The discussion has become a broader debate about how finances intersect with international relationships on the show, where one partner often leaves their home country and career behind.
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Recent Developments In Jovi And Yara’s Life
Separate from this drama, Jovi and Yara have been in the news for other reasons related to their family plans. There has been ongoing public curiosity about when they might have a second child.
In a recent Instagram Q&A, a fan told Jovi, “We need another baby!!!” Jovi responded with a photo of the couple and the message “Stay tuned,” along with laughing emojis. This playful hint has led to speculation among followers. However, in a later interaction in December 2024, Jovi admitted to a fan that he had started to feel Yara might never want another child, though he added he had not given up “trying”.
This topic has been a point of discussion before. During The Last Resort, Yara confessed to secretly taking birth control pills because she did not want another baby while concerned about Jovi’s coping mechanisms. Instead of expanding their family immediately, they welcomed a Toy Poodle puppy named Mila in late 2024.
Where The Happily Ever After? Season 9 Couples Stand Now
Andrei’s comment comes as the dust settles on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 9. The season featured multiple couples in various states of turmoil. A summary of where the featured couples ended up shows a mix of splits and survivors.
Kara and Guillermo are confirmed to be not together, with rumors of divorce circulating, though not officially verified. Brandon and Julia are still together and expecting a child. Loren and Alexei remain strong, despite a season-long feud with Andrei and his wife, Libby. Andrei and Libby themselves are still together, though dealing with the personal loss of Libby’s father, Chuck.
Darcey and Georgi are also still together, with Georgi posting an anniversary tribute to Darcey as recently as mid-November. Jasmine and Matt are together and have welcomed a daughter, though Jasmine is still navigating a divorce from her ex, Gino. Gino is currently single. Throughout this landscape of relationships, Jovi and Yara were listed among the couples who are still together.
Jovi and Yara have also been filming for an upcoming show within the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, though details remain under wraps. This has led to questions about whether discussions about money or expanding their family will become central storylines in their next television appearance.
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