Statler Demands TLC to Stop Casting Loren and Alexei and to Drop Them from the 90 Day Fiancé Franchise

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 Former 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way cast member Statler Riley has taken to social media with bold statements, demanding the removal of fellow franchise stars Loren and Alexei Brovarnik from the upcoming Season 9 of Happily Ever After and from the show as a whole.


Statler, who was allegedly fired and blacklisted by TLC for refusing to conform to the network’s scripted narrative, hasn't shied away from engaging with fans or critiquing the show, even after her departure. Though no longer part of the TLC cast, she remains an active observer of the franchise, frequently sharing her thoughts and criticisms via her Instagram Stories. She regularly comments on ongoing cast drama, and her latest critique zeroes in on Loren and Alexei—not for their stale storylines, but for far deeper reasons tied to her political beliefs.


While many longtime viewers express fatigue with Loren and Alexei’s continued presence, calling them fake and accusing them of staging their drama for airtime and cosmetic surgery funds, Statler’s concerns run deeper. Her issue with the couple stems from their public support of a particular country in the Middle East—a nation that, according to Statler and many human rights advocates, is accused of committing war crimes, including the starvation and displacement of civilians. Statler argues that TLC is turning a blind eye to these controversial stances by continuing to feature Loren and Alexei on a show that reaches millions, essentially using its platform to normalize or overlook their support for violent policies. She considers it a moral failure by the network and a disservice to its audience.

Statler's stance, while divisive, is unapologetically political. In one of her recent Instagram comments, she slammed TLC for featuring "known Isr*** supporters while G*** starves," clarifying that her issue with Loren and Alexei isn't based on storyline fatigue but on ethical grounds. While the fanbase might call for the couple’s retirement out of boredom or skepticism about their authenticity, Statler’s call for their removal is rooted in condemnation of what she sees as complicity in human suffering. Her posts have stirred heated debate online, and whether one agrees with her or not, it’s clear Statler is not done with the 90 Day Fiancé franchise—and has no plans to stay quiet about who gets to represent the franchise.