Gino Palazzolo’s shocking phone call to estranged wife Jasmine Pineda included demands for $70,000 and a threat to contact immigration authorities, leaving 90 Day Fiancé fans outraged.
The troubled relationship between 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? stars Jasmine Pineda and Gino Palazzolo has taken an explosive turn. During a recently aired episode, Gino confronted Jasmine about their failed marriage and demanded she repay him $70,000 for various expenses. The argument reached its peak when Gino revealed he had already contacted U.S. immigration authorities about her, suggesting she should be deported back to Panama. This extreme reaction has sparked strong criticism from viewers of the show.
The Explosive Phone Call
The confrontation occurred during a tense phone call where Gino read a letter detailing his feelings about their relationship’s collapse. He stated that their marriage was “the biggest mistake of my life” and told Jasmine, “It’s obvious you used me for a green card.” Gino itemized his financial demands, which included $40,000 for transfers he sent to Panama, $10,000 for their wedding, and thousands more for visa fees and a divorce lawyer.
When Jasmine defended herself, saying she “did nothing criminal” and that “the marriage didn’t work,” Gino escalated the situation. He yelled, “You never did anything for me! Go back to Panama!” As Jasmine began to cry, she challenged him, “Okay, then go to immigration! Deport me! Go ahead!” Gino responded, “I’ve already gone to immigration! You’ll hear from them soon.” He finished by telling her, “I’m going to take action right away,” before Jasmine ended the call.
A Relationship in Crisis
Jasmine and Gino’s relationship has been deteriorating for months. The couple, who married in June 2023, had previously agreed to an open marriage arrangement while appearing on 90 Day: The Last Resort. Jasmine has since moved to Florida and is in a relationship with Matt Branis, with whom she recently had a child. Gino discovered phone records suggesting Jasmine communicated with Matt before their open marriage agreement, leading him to believe she had manipulated him to cover up alleged infidelity.
Meanwhile, Gino has begun an online connection with a woman named Natalie. After meeting her in person during a trip to Las Vegas, he returned home determined to pursue divorce proceedings. Jasmine has expressed suspicion that this new relationship influenced Gino’s sudden push for divorce, wondering, “This woman put ideas in his mind. Did she demand him to divorce me?”
Fan Backlash and Legal Context
Fans of the show have strongly criticized Gino’s actions on social media and in comment sections. Many viewers found his threat to involve immigration authorities particularly extreme, especially coming from someone who was once her spouse. While their marital problems have played out on television, the introduction of immigration threats has moved their conflict into more serious territory.
The legal situation between them continues to develop. In August, Jasmine formally filed for divorce from Gino. According to court documents, she had difficulty formally serving him the papers in Michigan and eventually published a notice in a Florida newspaper. Her filing cited a breakdown of trust and mentioned her child with a different partner. However, sources close to Gino claim he is also attempting to serve Jasmine with divorce papers in Michigan, creating a complicated legal situation.
Financial Dispute Complicates Separation
The financial aspect of their separation remains a point of major conflict. In her divorce filing, Jasmine stated she was upset because Gino “wants to keep all the money she made… because she does not yet have her work permit.” This refers to earnings from their appearances on the 90 Day Fiancé franchise. Gino’s team has countered that Jasmine actually owes him money, further complicating the financial dispute between them.
The combination of immigration threats, financial demands, and personal betrayals has created what fans see as an exceptionally messy separation. With both parties pursuing legal action and new relationships already established, the once-hopeful love story that began with a K-1 visa has devolved into a bitter court battle.
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