A former 90 Day Fiancé cast member, previously fired from the franchise, has made a surprising return to TV, this time on a Netflix series. Several 90 Day Fiancé cast members have been fired from the reality TV franchise due to scandals, controversial behavior, or legal trouble. The network has removed stars who broke rules or faced public backlash.
These sudden exits impact ongoing storylines and highlight the network’s stance on drama beyond the 90 Day Fiancé screen.
Several 90 Day Fiancé cast members faced removal by the network. Lisa Hamme was supposedly fired after unedited footage surfaced showing her using a racial slur. Geoffrey Paschel was removed following serious domestic violence and kidnapping charges, resulting in an 18‑year prison sentence. Alina Kozhevnikova was also fired after racially offensive social media posts resurfaced.
Now, Alina, who was last seen in 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days, is back with a Netflix show.
Alina recently took to Instagram to share her pictures from the set of División Palermo. Alina captioned her post, “What an incredible experience filming for División Palermo on Netflix!” She added that she had watched the new season and would highly recommend it. She assured her followers that they won’t regret watching the show. The pictures showed Alina sitting in a wheelchair in police attire.
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Alina from Russia was fired from 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days due to the emergence of past racist and culturally insensitive social media posts. These posts included her using the n-word and mocking other cultures, which drew strong condemnation from viewers.
TLC confirmed they ceased filming with Alina and stated she would not appear in future seasons or the Tell All special. They emphasized their strong stance against racism and discrimination. The network’s swift action highlighted its commitment to inclusivity. Before these racist posts surfaced online, Alina was quite the fan favorite. She has diastrophic dysplasia, which is a rare form of dwarfism.
This condition affects her joints and stature, and she often relies on a wheelchair for mobility as she cannot walk or stand for long periods. She was the first cast member with dwarfism in the 90 Day Fiancé franchise. Moreover, Alina’s partner, Caleb Greenwood, didn’t seem to be interested in dating Alina after meeting her in person, even though they had known each other since they were teens.
Alina’s being fired from 90 Day Fiancé meant that her episodes were cut from the season much before the finale. She was also not allowed to be a part of the Tell All; hence, fans didn’t know what happened between her and Caleb. Because of Alina’s removal, Caleb’s future in the franchise was also affected. He has not been a part of any big spin-off since then.
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Alina fled to Argentina after the show, and Caleb helped and supported her during the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Alina has since kept a low profile, but she has seemingly continued her career in burlesque, singing, songwriting, and illustrating in the new country.
She still mentions that she was a part of 90 Day Fiancé in her Instagram bio. It can’t be denied that Alina is talented and good at what she does, which has led to her getting the Netflix role.
90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.
Source: Alina Kozhevnikova/Instagram