Shawn Finch and Alliya de Batista may have fooled everyone with their incredible acting on 90 Day Fiancé Season 11, turning their relationship into one of the most dramatic storylines in the show's history.
Throughout the season, Shawn appeared constantly grumpy and conflicted about whether he truly wanted to marry Alliya. His struggle wasn’t just about commitment—it was about attraction, as Shawn openly expressed his preference for men. Meanwhile, Alliya, formerly known as Douglas, was focused on completing her transition to fully embrace her identity as a woman. Her goal of undergoing bottom surgery and enhancing her feminine features with br*ast implants was a central point in their journey. Yet despite their unique circumstances, the biggest question remained: was their love real, or was it just an act for the cameras?
The couple's wedding was far from romantic, and it wasn't simply because of Alliya’s unconventional wedding dress. The atmosphere felt cold and forced, making it seem like Shawn had only agreed to the marriage for legal reasons rather than love. His behavior during the ceremony reinforced this impression—he rushed through the vows with an air of impatience, as though he was fulfilling an obligation rather than celebrating the start of a lifelong union. His infamous remark, **“Welcome to citizenship,”** added to the speculation that he was only marrying Alliya to help her secure a green card rather than because he wanted to build a future with her. Many viewers found this moment incredibly telling, suspecting that Shawn was merely putting on a performance for the cameras rather than genuinely committing to the relationship.
Yet, despite all the uncertainty and tension that played out on screen, Shawn and Alliya appear to be going strong after filming concluded.
They were recently spotted in Los Angeles meeting up with Sarper and Shekinah, and the group looked completely happy together—raising doubts about whether any of the drama from the show was real. This sighting further supports the theory that both couples deliberately played up relationship struggles for entertainment value. Instead of fractured and failing relationships, the four seem to be thriving in love, proving that their performances on 90 Day Fiancé season 11 were just that—performances. Whether this was all a masterful reality TV strategy or simply a misinterpretation by fans, one thing is clear: Shawn and Alliya are still together, leaving audiences to wonder just how much of what they watched was scripted drama rather than genuine emotion.