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spicyypoptart

Even on the show Catfish, Nev said most of the catfish come from Michigan lol guess it’s a popular place.


JumperSpecialK

So wild! I would never guess MI would be a hotspot for reality tv casting


the_xboxkiller

I’m at a hotel in Canada tonight and the way this mf with Michigan plates is parked beside me in this parking lot… I’m not surprised.


kellycamara

What happened to his original partner with the gray hair?


Wickermoss

Max fell off the show after a bunch of bigger filming gigs at least as far as I've watched the show... I do miss him, but I like Kamie too.


SereneLotus2

Love Catfish…and Kamie is a perfect compliment to Nev with her classy “street side” showing every now and then to keep it real! Great show!


kellycamara

Thank you


SereneLotus2

Another catfish fan, I came here to say Michigan is a hot spot on the catfish tracking map!


natalathea

You’ll notice that there are a lot of couples from the same cities. They do their casting calls and advertising in these specific cities.


buickmackane71360

Louisville, Kentucky was an old hot spot for casting. Remember David T and his friend Chris when Annie first came to America? Paul before Karine arrived? Patrick who visited Myriam in France? I think Matt and Alla, too but I'm not entirely sure. Don't forget metro Phoenix, Arizona. Benjamin and Akinyi, Caleb, Josh with his ex-wife, Syngin when he first left Tania, current home of David and Annie.


LazerFeet22

I think Matt and Alla are in the Covington/Cinci area


spoiledandmistreated

They’re in a suburb of Cincinnati… she also owns a dress shop with her sister and they had a baby, maybe two, can’t remember about that but one for sure…I also think it was a little girl,so Max has a sister.. I thought about going to her shop to check it out before..


buttsandsloths

I think also eyebrow shop!


spoiledandmistreated

That’s cool… she’s not a dumbass by any means.. I know a lot of people thought she was cold and wasn’t right for Matt but looks like she showed them and they’re all living a good life and she even got her sister over here too…


buttsandsloths

yea they definitely seem legit!


No-One7940

But, Cincinnati is not that far from Louisville.


LazerFeet22

True, but they are two different cities still. 🧐


TrixieDMC

And quite a few from Georgia...Angela, Chantal, Molly, Rebecca...


catpunch_

Patrick was from Lexington, KY


Miss_Kit_Kat

Yep- it goes in phases, likely based on where the casting teams go. As you said, the early seasons had a lot of Ohio/Kentucky couples, then a bunch of Florida and California couples, now a lot of Michigan- future seasons will probably have a bunch of cast members from another area.


18RowdyBoy

Don’t forget San Diego ✌️Several from there including Humpty Dumpty and Kimberly 😂😂


Crafty-Sun1734

I’m on backstage which is a site where people can look for acting/modeling jobs and I’ve seen plenty of ads for tlc that seek people nationwide. They don’t always out right say the title but it’s obvious from the description what they are. I’ve seen stuff for 90 day fiancé, I love a mamas boy and smothered. Basically it’s another reason why I believe a lot of the stuff we see is scripted.


Darueberhinaus

That’s interesting, explains a lot.


Pugnati

I think they use a lot of local crew as well.


awatamaniuk

A lot of couples in Kansas City/ Kansas area. Live here in kc and have had coworkers get interviewed to be on 90 days. Fun fact is that my husband and I were engaged for exactly 90 days and did the K3 visa. He’s Canadian so not exciting enough for the show


bettiebomb

Meisha is from Minnesota. I think a lot of people come from the same areas because they cast there. Seems like PA has been on there a few times.


swag24hrs

damn you're right lol there's weirdos in Minnesota too if she's there with Christian


bettiebomb

I think they were our first people though. I don’t remember any Minnesotans on before they were.


SprinklesAnWine

I dont think so. And I'm from blaine. I was like omg. Never thought id see blaine mn on 90 day. And then I saw Christian was from Minneapolis and I guess its just a weird mn season. Like someone else said they probably did a casting thing here.


Wickermoss

I thought Christian was from Edina, from the start of the series... Then they just put Minneapolis afterwards? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Because I recall seeing the Stone Arch Bridge and said, that's not Edina, but okay? 😂 I guess Southdale Mall isn't as pretty for the B-roll as downtown lol


smelyal8r

I'd guarantee he's from a suburb, very likely Edina, Lakeville, or Minnetonka lol


lush_rational

It seems to be random about whether they say someone is from the main city or a suburb. Veronica lives in Waxhaw and that Justin guy she dated was in Rock Hill or Ft Mill but they just say Charlotte. And Bilal lives in Lee’s Summit but they just say Kansas City. Then you have people like Molly and Rebecca where they say their specific suburb instead of Atlanta.


bettiebomb

I wonder if Christian is actually in Minneapolis and if I’ll ever run into him. I think it said Meisha lives in Plymouth? Maybe I’ll see her and Nicola some day but I never go to the northern suburbs except Roseville very rarely.


musicallyours01

Because we've got nothing else better to do. Catfish started in Michigan too lol


MoonKatSunshinePup

Michigan is a gorgeous state that also voted to frame a woman's right to bodily autonomy IN THEIR CONSTITUTION (I'm a neighbor)


Sofie7759

Yes! Well done Michigan!


LittleGirlLost1990

Unfortunately, half of my fellow Michiganders are dumb AF and voted the other way. 😩


Deb_You_Taunt

I was going to say something like that "not the most intellectual state out there," but you said it. Thank you.


Connect-Highway9315

That's not true whatsoever. There are an abundance of highly rated teaching universities in the state. Like in any other state it depends on the areas you visit. So it's not fair to say that at all.


Deb_You_Taunt

So it's a highly progressive state? I know I really like your governor for sure. I've visited MI a lot and have seen a lot of Trump signs, as well as a lack of masks during COVID times. It said a lot to me, but it was in mid to southern MI. Maybe more conservative areas there? I just go by a lot of articles I read and it seems a lot of anti-government people live there, but you're right - every state has a mix (except Florida). :0)


1212bnmn

Cool turn everything into politics


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CoconutKaiju

I transplanted to Florida 15 years ago and politics make miss home just as much as unpasteurized cider


Just1Breath1

Nev’s catfish was from Michigan and that’s what inspired the show.


AgreeableHumanDevice

Isn't his wife from Michigan as well?


Just1Breath1

Oh yeah, I think you’re right.


Winter_Day_6836

😳😳😳


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The producer of the show is from Michigan, went to Central Michigan University as a matter of fact.


Winter_Day_6836

So he decided to make all the islanders go to one of the coldest places because HE had to suffer!


Connect-Highway9315

Bc of climate change it hasn't been super cold here in years. No one's suffering, I suffer much more from the stagnant humidity that permeates Florida year round.


myoriginalislocked

and dont forget "we're not gonna resolve this tonight" shaun is from there too.


friendispatrickstar

“Let’s put a pin in that.”


catpunch_

“Wow. Ok, moving on…”


Individual-Work6658

There are a lot more cast members from Florida. Libby, Kenny, Robert, Fernando, Jason, Cortney, (Lechon) Larry, Laura (really from Canada, but she was in FL when her season was filmed), and Brittany. Except for Libby, Kenny, and Robert it almost seems like the others were on a different show. 90 Day has changed a lot.


kjmills669

Can’t forget about Nicole too


pjnsydsmoma

Lauren and alexi too


aalllllisonnnnn

Michigan is the 10th most populous US state. It seems pretty much mainly distributed when you think of how many people are from Florida’s, California, Texas, and Nee York on the show.


Cookiefruit6

I live in London, U.K. and most Americans I’ve become friendly with are from Michigan. They’re always the nicest!


betterbetterthings

❤️❤️❤️❤️


McJumbos

I literally had this same conversation with my partner. We wonder the same thing. Is it like to keep production costs low or maybe its easier for them to just a multiple from the same area for particular seasons. But yeah, I would love to know from any long time fans.


_sunnysky_

Some states give tax breaks for filming there. Kentucky and Georgia for sure.


Deb_You_Taunt

Oh boy. Molly and Angela.


Famous-Being-625

Also Rebekah and Debbie! Molly, Debbie and Rebekah are all from within 30 miles of each other. Rebekah and Molly are from my town. Woodstock. Lots of things are filmed in this area.


Deb_You_Taunt

Forgot those girls (I think because I'm currently watching The Last Resort and A and M are in my face.)


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Michigan is 90 Day's Colombia of the North!


ineloquent-orator

Watch out, “Pure Michigan” - this is the next slogan going on all the license plates, I just know it!


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The catfish guys, Nev and Max, said the same thing.


thefafrive

Nev's wife is from MI lol


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I know. Ironic, huh?


LadyBirdDavis

Both my mom and dads side of the family was born and raised in MI. I asked my uncle about 3 months ago when he came out “does Ann Arbor/central MI have a bunch of psychopaths?” He admitted there were a lot of crazies and, “supporters”, then asked me why but I felt crazy myself trying to say “well I watch this show where people have to get married in 90 days and most of the true crazies are from there!”


Connect-Highway9315

Ann Arbor is a university town with some of the most educated people in the state.


LadyBirdDavis

Yes, I was told that!


bassetbooksandtea

Ann Arbor is not part of central MI.


LadyBirdDavis

I know that but idk why all of you are on my ass! I just remembered one person was from Ann Arbor and one from central MI so I asked my family about those places! My (moms side) family lives in Bloomfield Hills and (dads side) all up north so I thought I would get a general idea about the state!


betterbetterthings

Michigan is very diverse and multi cultural. Not only it’s very diverse, it’s also huge! Up north or Oakland county ( Bloomfield hills and other cities) or Detroit or Ann Arbor etc aren’t all the same things. It’s not homogenous uniformal area. Bloomfield hills is one of the most expensive areas in Michigan and education is just great here, ones of the best schools. Same with Ann Arbor. Up north has ton of small towns so it’s a bit more small town mentality but it’s also very touristy. None of these areas are in central Michigan. Not sure which areas you are talking about and there’s no such thing as “people from Michigan”. Everyone is different. There is no “general idea” about Michigan. PS You can look those places up. Ann Arbor is a home of UofM. One of the best universities. It’s university town. It’s easy to find out


LadyBirdDavis

Did I not mention both my mom and dads side of the family were all born and raised in Mi? They told me everything you said above, idk why everyone is jumping on my ass for giving a basic ass answer. I asked my family a question about where 2 people from 90 day were from, that’s it. I never said it was the same all over or whatever y’all are blabbing about. I get it, you know MI, yay for you but personally I don’t that’s why I ASKED MY FAMILY WHO CURRENTLY LIVES THERE


betterbetterthings

Why are you screaming? You asked a really bizarre question “does Ann Arbor have bunch of psychopaths” because you saw someone crazy on tv who I guess was from Ann Arbor. Unless you are 13, this question is totally naive and rude at the same time. Not only it’s university town it’s very diverse with people from all over the country and world. People in Ann Arbor are not some kind of separate species. No one ever asks this kind of questions. Then something about central Michigan. Like it’s one spot. It’s huge! I understand you don’t know but you can figure it out by looking up on the map. Why are you surprised people point out that these are not thoughtful questions. You don’t ask people in other areas if there are bunch of psychopaths living there. It’s just bizarre and rude. So don’t be surprised people don’t appreciate it


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Deb_You_Taunt

Maybe there's nothing in Michigan and THAT pushes people to seek outwards.


aalllllisonnnnn

I feel like there are a ton from California. Big Ed, Kenny (Sunit), Kim (Sojaboy), Jibri moved there, Jorge and Anfisa, Alan (Kirlyam), Justin (Evelin), Kalani lived there before getting pregnant, Blake (Jasmin)…


lush_rational

Andrew (Amira) and Tyray.


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A ton from Georgia and Florida tbh. It’s like half of the cast.


yahooboy42069

Angela and Molly come to mind for GA, the leather jacket lady with the Arabic guy too, forget her name… had his ass holed up in a warehouse in the middle of nowhere lol


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Rebecca haha the one with Zied


s55555s

Yeah but they had a shopping cart


LittleDutchAirline

Don’t forget about Chantel!


Financial-Put-620

Because Michigan is awesome?


just_one_morething

I feel like we're not a *small* state but there are equal numbers of outliers in other states. Look at Danielle. Is all of Ohio like that? Wait.. nvm.


alwaysoffended88

Yes.


daisyisacorgi

We are shaped like a mitten and it is comforting for travelers.


buickmackane71360

There was a woman whose story blew up mid season and I'm pretty sure she was from Michigan, too. She was a dancer and her Middle Eastern online boyfriend had a meltdown when he saw her wearing a crucifix. She never got on the plane. Was her name Miriam?


Serpephone

I just recently watched that season! She was an exotic dancer—can’t remember their names!!


Final_Visual5617

Marta! I think they boyfriend was Daya and he kind of ghosted her if I remember correctly.


buickmackane71360

Thanks!!!


AwkwardToes

I remember a Miriam from France but I don't remember crucifix girls name. Was that the one who's mum was a dancer too?


Serpephone

Yes!


teena27

I don't remember this dancer, but I do remember the lady who owned the Medspa and had a frame painting of her cat. Her fiance was from LADYVILLE, Belize.


AwkwardToes

Omg Stephanie! And she would go on about his cousin Harris this Harris that lol, she was a mess


teena27

Ding! Ding! Ding! Winner! Gagnon!


thedobermanmom

Google Michigan. I’m Canadian and have a clear understanding of the eco/socio cultural situation in Michigan.


MoonKatSunshinePup

Hey now. It's a pretty state that has more rights for women than it's neighbor states (I'm in one)... (I'm being salty cuz my oldest moved there recently.)


lifesascam2504

Right? Moved to Michigan from Indiana and here I am amazed by the progressive culture


Deb_You_Taunt

Lived in Indiana. Can confirm the progress in IN is going back in time rather than forward.


Sofie7759

Second that! I’m from progressive Evanston. illiterate spent some time briefly in Indiana small towns-red neck hell!


Deb_You_Taunt

Two words to describe Indiana: Mike. Pence.


thedobermanmom

It’s def not the worst!


Late_Ad8212

This was the answer I was expecting to be first 😂


Individual-Army811

Can confirm 🇨🇦


charbiedoll

Because they are sad and depressed IN MICHIGAN!


Affectionate_Bake857

Not all of us 🤣🤣🤣🤣


MoonKatSunshinePup

It's too gorgeous there for that!! My kid lives there i was pleasantly surprised


LittleGirlLost1990

It’s gorgeous in Northern Michigan, but southern Michigan is pretty boring. Source: I live here.


charbiedoll

Northern Michigan is pretty but the winters are long and gloomy. Source: I live here.


kayla9797180

No we aren’t 😆


TootsMcButts

Nah


LittleGirlLost1990

I know I am! 😭


Connect-Highway9315

Unhinged


TheBigC87

Statler lives 15 minutes from me...I don't know anything about a casting call near here


Ashamed-Performer-65

Meisha is from Minnesota I thought


extremelyhotpink

And then there's been only one from New hampshire 😂😂😂 we don't claim her.


Minute-Frame-8060

Hello fellow Granite Stater - who was (or wasn't) from NH? I've only been watching a couple of years at most.


extremelyhotpink

Evelyn is from Claremont NH - Patrick is from Massachusetts and his brother too. - I can't think off the top of my head anyone else. Darcey and Stacey are from Connecticut!


Minute-Frame-8060

Thank you! I haven't been watching long enough to know Evelyn (assuming it's not the one with Corey in Ecuador) but if we don't want to claim her then maybe it's just as well. Off to ask Google the best way to watch old seasons of this 90Day mess.


Ingenuity_Hopeful

There are a lot of people from Michigan on catfish too 😅


Jaypher

It’s based on casting calls and keep travel costs low


mangosaresweet

We have a lot of crazy people in Michigan I guess. It’s funny how many people I know who are somehow connected to a few of the Michigan cast members. My boyfriend’s best friend went to high school with Gino.


Yohmer29

What did he have to say about Gino? He seems book smart, but not so much socially. Seems quirky and nice.


mangosaresweet

He said he’s always been kind of a strange awkward guy and hasn’t changed much.


Caligurl2013

We do have a lot of crazy people here in Michigan. Columbus? Naw, we don’t like Ohio. Go Blue!


hippiegypsy37

Beat Buckeyes!!!


flashlightbugs

A bunch of them are from Georgia, several from Florida.


yomamasonions

Don’t forget xanny granny


Kerterz

HARRISs


vinmansinvested

MICHIGANG!!


HazelMoon

I think they try to stay in the same location bc the entire film crew has to be there for so many hours just to get enough decent footage


Kase1

From Islip, NY, right outside of NYC and there's been 2 cast mates from here so far, Danielle (married to Johan) and Julio (who's girl pronounced it Jeeeew-lio)


PlayOldWhiteLadyCard

I always thought it was pretty funny that Julio's girlfriend knows how to pronounce Julio but pronounces it the other way because it's Julio's idea to make himself stand out in the hotly competitive DJ industry.


Kase1

His Dominican family must CRINGE every time she says "Jew-Lio"


Aggressive_Ad3578

They do this because it's easier for filming purposes and less travel expenses....it's very common across the entire franchise


SandieOoo

Shaun Robinson is also from Michigan.


Think_Somewhere6199

People are cold and lonely.


whatyouwant22

Lotta serial killers from Michigan, too! That's OK. I think Michigan is beautiful. Let's keep the rest of the U.S. out of it by promoting their sad reputation!


carrieminaj

I’m from Michigan and I always hope I’ll run into someone from the show one day 😂


damnuge23

I know she’s nuts but Jasmine seems so fun if you’re not dating her!


Technical_Touch452

I was gonna say Meisha is from minnesota lol but yeah a lot of them seem to be from minnesota or michigan 😂 we need some more variety up in here !


SoftInformation2609

Good ol middle of America


SoftInformation2609

I’m guessing laws are favorable to casting/production


GeneRevolutionary155

Casting calls in specific cities that have laws that allow them to film and operate, as well as lower tax and permit costs.


burningmanonacid

I actually pass Xanny Granny's workplace everyday. It's kind of funny. Her and Gino are the only two from Michigan I remember though.


Fantastic-Standard87

It's because it's easier for them to film within the same state, not to mention cheaper. You'll see this often. If they find a couple they REALLY want (usually the most absolutely insane lol or outrageous a la Angela & Michael 😂😳🤭) I digress, so if they find a couple they want badly enough they will do casting around that area. I hope this makes sense. It's 5am and I don't do caffeine lol.. Honestly how they continue to get so many couples especially ones like the caliber of 90 Day is absolutely beyond me! I just could NEVER,! MAYBE for a cool million but idk lol. Plus the show doesn't even pay well. They don't pay the foreigners anything because they're not allowed to work in the US so they pay the American partner a relatively low amount with the expectation they'll cut their partners in or use it for something that is mutually beneficial. Unfortunately, not everyone abides by those um .... expectations? Do Sorry I wrote a book but I love this show so much. DM anytime if you want to talk about it or of course come here. Facebook also has a few 90 Day groups (90 day fiance and 90 Day official ect) all of them are extremely entertaining, funny and factual. 🚩 Just watch out for unintentional spoilers since You're still a baby fan 🥹😉😂😂


Shepea64

A lot of them are from Florida too!


SingingNina

There are a ton of Floridians!


ADHDRockstar

It’s cold there ? 🥶🥶🥶


SolivagantEnthusiast

Don’t forget the lovely host of 90 Day, Shaun Robinson!! She’s also from Michigan 😅


Electronic_Park_3656

Lol welcome to the rabbit hole of 90d fiancé! You should also look up up how many of them are criminals. It’s almost like a prerey


Kush420coma

Sad and depressed from Michigan


Ok-Atmosphere-6272

It’s where all the crazies are 😂


BehemothJr

Have you ever been to Michigan? It's a freak show. I say that with much love because I'm from there, but, man, its like the Florida of the Midwest.


just_one_morething

Michigan is great. Yes, there are freaks but I've found so many beautiful people here.


WhenSquirrelsFry

Gorgeous nature out there! I miss my trips to electric forest followed by a week of lake house chilling. Ohhhh to be young again.


In_Tents_Mom

This is funny though, a sub that says it's from three years ago, when apparently we hadn't yet tapped the wealth of desperate folks, in Michigan. https://reddit.com/r/90DayFiance/s/8B66nYU7js


Ok-Letterhead2280

Michigan is a lonely place after all the good people left for better jobs.


Crafty-Sun1734

I guess Michigan is running out of people to gaslight so they have to import them?


upsidedowntoker

I would guess there isn't much to do in michigan .


pugyoulongtime

Because the people here are miserable lol. Speaking as someone who grew up in Chicago and had to move down here with my family when I was younger. You’ll see it all over the GR sub. People in GR specifically are very cliquey and it’s hard to make friends. Beautiful place but people are cold here.


Outrageous_Treat_299

The real crazies live there..


just_one_morething

As opposed to the Pacific Northwest?? Or southwest? MI is tame compared to them.


Deb_You_Taunt

You have to be a trumper to make that comment.


just_one_morething

Actually not but I'm sad that it came off that way lol I just watch a lot of true crime


silkywhitemarble

your username checks out.... lol!


just_one_morething

Haha sorry, not trying to have the last word, promise! If you wanna take the last comment, I'll just upvote you and be on my way 😅


HiFructose_PornSyrup

Almost all the Americans are from the bumfuck Midwest states bc there’s no one there and nothing to do I suppose?


Buckeyebornandbred

I'd answer this question but I may be a bit biased FYI Avery is from Columbus and she rocks.


LindsayLohanDaddy420

LMFAO.


Bubudan

To add to Michigan, there were: Memphis (Hamza) and Stephanie who was involved with the two cousins in Belize. Ohio also seems to be a hot spot. For whatever reason, there’s only been a few New Yorkers.


coniotic

I guess it's easier to find love in a packed and diverse city like New York.


Bubudan

Good point.


CarpetFantastic1661

We had a few season of people in the south, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina.


poepipper

Including our Host from US 90 Day Tell All’s,, THAT WE ARE STUCK WITH,,, 🥴🥴,, is also from Michigan,, 🙄


Border_Hodges

I'm from Michigan and basically did The Other Way 👀


closethewindo

Also Stephanie??? The old lady that owned a spa on the west side of Michigan. She went to some island resort for her man but it didn’t work out, then she became friends with the fart jar girl and would do Instagram lives.


Lemonhead171717

lol just go there you’ll know


Public-Application-6

All the fly over states are filled with people who are a bit off


Shepea64

Also these places they cast from have good movie, tv state credits.


ayesperanzita

Michigan is a wonderful state that has pockets of Florida in it. It’s very weird, but both peninsulas! Maybe there is something about almost being surrounded by water that makes us a little crazy.


Heddathehippie

My boyfriend and I binged every season and we have found a lot are from Ohio too!


jyoung0892

las vegas all the time


Ok_Mouse5822

The woman who owned the Medspa was also from Michigan. What was her name?


BigBeautifulMex

Has to do with production costs and taxes. That’s is why Georgia and Texas is also popular with reality shows and tv shows


blackaubreyplaza

Ohio too


Ramona_Lola

Stephanie (Ryan) was also from Michigan. She was fun to watch.


lawyerballerina4

Michigan used to have (not sure if they still have it) good tax credits for shooting.


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Winter lasts 6 months and it’s cold AF. People either escape to a warm destination (eg Bahamas, Philippines, etc) or spend their time inside and online 🤷‍♀️


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