In the latest episode of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After season 9, Yara Zaya calls out Andrei Castravet during a tense bonfire confrontation at a couples retreat. The episode also features Matt Branistareanu's emotional proposal to Jasmine Pineda, Julia Trubkina hiding her pregnancy, Darcey Silva addressing marriage issues with Georgi Rusev, and Gino Palazzolo preparing for a dating profile update.
Episode Overview
Season 9, episode 18 of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After, titled 'Love Actually…Is Complicated,' aired recently and focused on escalating dramas among the cast during a couples retreat. After Elizabeth Castravet sows doubt about Loren Brovarnik, the retreat narrows to four couples: Yara Zaya and Jovi Dufren, Andrei and Elizabeth Castravet, Julia Trubkina and Brandon Gibbs, and others referenced in ongoing tensions.
Bonfire Confrontation
The episode opens with a bonfire activity where s'mores—referred to by Yara as 'smorfs'—turn chaotic. Andrei and Elizabeth accuse Jovi of stirring drama, referencing a prior housewarming party. Yara defends her husband, noting everyone has issues but pinpointing Andrei as the main instigator. When Andrei stands to leave, calling them two-faced, Yara retorts, 'Are you sniffing glue?' and demands he 'sit back down and finish the conversation like a man.' Elizabeth hurls insults as they storm off, with Yara labeling them 'toxic people.'
Matt's Proposal to Jasmine
New parents Jasmine Pineda and Matt Branistareanu navigate exhaustion with their 2-month-old daughter, Matilda. Jasmine, still legally married to Gino Palazzolo, pushes Matt to reveal the truth to his family. During a visit from Matt's mom and sister, who meet Matilda and praise Jasmine as 'smart and lovely,' the disclosure leads to tears but promises of support. Later, Matt proposes with a string tied on Jasmine's finger, tearfully affirming his love for Matilda and their path. Jasmine hesitates, unable to commit, leaving Matt frustrated.
Julia's Pregnancy Secret
Julia Trubkina, over halfway through her pregnancy, conceals it from Brandon's meddling mother, Betty Gibbs, fearing interference. Avoiding the family farm since a prior blowup, Julia discusses financial strains, suggesting selling Brandon's bike—he jokingly offers his kidneys instead. They compromise and reveal the news to friends via chocolate syrup, asking them to be godparents. The friends urge telling the family, but Julia refuses, citing health risks from Betty's control. Brandon pushes back, noting recent contact with Betty.
Darcey and Georgi's Struggles
Darcey Silva and Georgi Rusev confront fertility issues in Bulgaria. Georgi expresses family pressure for children, which Darcey says she cannot provide. Amid tears and interruptions, Darcey seeks peace, acknowledging past relationship failures on the show. Georgi pleads for her to listen, highlighting cultural expectations. Darcey dramatically exits, leaving their marriage's future uncertain.
Gino's New Start
Gino Palazzolo, post-breakup with Jasmine, indulges in snacks while updating his dating profile, avoiding 'sugar babies' after seeing her baby posts. Inspired by Uncle Marco, he seeks a 'glow-up' like George Clooney, trying on clothes but balking at the cost amid his ongoing divorce.
The episode highlights ongoing relational complexities, with no resolutions in sight.