The90 Day Fiancé franchise is famous for its explosive breakups, and some cast members have turned their broken hearts into financial success stories. Though it's tough to show heartbreak on national television, the platform that stars of the franchise are given can be an excellent opportunity to capitalize on even the toughest emotional experiences. Fans have rallied around some stars for seemingly monetizing their broken hearts, while others have gotten dragged for the same thing.
Stars are not paid much to appear on the show, American cast members who are filmed for 90 Day Fiancé are paid around $1500 per episode, while foreign cast members arriving in the US don't get paid at all, unless they already have a work permit. 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days stars are only paid around $500 per episode. Many of the show's celebs (especially those coming from other countries with poorer economies) do not start their reality journeys with much financial privilege. Since a lot of cast members are often struggling financially when they are cast on the show, it can certainly be advantageous to utilize their star power in order to start businesses, even if it means leveraging their heartache.
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The show's producers claim that their success rate, in terms of marriages, is quite high, with only about 10% of relationships ending in divorce. However, that is only for the couples who make it to the altar. Many couples featured on the franchise's spin-off shows, including Before The 90 Days, break up before they even get engaged. While these breakups often come with the sting of failure for those involved, dramatic splits are one of the things that keep
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