On 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After, Jasmine Pineda calls out Gino Palazzolo for avoiding intimacy with her due to a kinky addiction. Patrick Mendes gets put to task at his dad’s property. Emily Bieberly digs into Kobe Blaise‘s past. And Ashley Michelle reveals a huge debt to Manuel Velez. Let’s break it all down in this recap of Season 8, Episode 12 Pornocchio.
90 Day Fiance: Jasmine Pineda Exposes Gino’s Secret Addiction
Long suffering 90 Day Fiance couple Jasmine Pineda and Gino Palazzolo just can’t make it happen in the bedroom. And Jasmine tells the world it’s because he would rather take matters into his own hands than be intimate with her. The couple are still reeling from fighting over Gino dropping the ball on cutting a check so Jasmine can enter a beauty pageant for Miss Middle-age International World.
Jasmine Pineda tossed her smoothie at Gino in anger and he chastises her for ruining his new shoes. The pair head to pick up food for Gino’s annual family reunion, Palazzolo Palooza. He asks her to be nice at the reunion and not yell at him and call him names which is the reason he’s not giving it up in bed. Jasmine Pineda is without sausage yet again when his cousin Dana forgets to bring her the meatless variety to gnaw on at the reunion.
On 90 Day Fiance, Gino’s Uncle Marco and two female relatives perform a musical number that’s enough to squash anyone’s desire. Gino starts airing his grievances about Jasmine Pineda to the family. They defend her. But it’s Gino who brings up the lack of action in the bedroom. Later, Jasmine Pineda calls him out for lying about why he can’t perform. She suggest he’s got an addiction to adult movies and self-satisfying. Gino Palazzolo denies this but doesn’t sound too confident in his denial.
90 Day Fiance: Patrick Mendes Can’t Say No to His Dad’s Demands
On 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After, Patrick Mendes and brother John knocked back a few cold ones. John crashes at their apartment since he just assumed he could stay there. Pat’s wife Thais Ramone isn’t a fan of John. She is extremely annoyed when she discovers John ate her birthday cake. She suggests he pull his weight and at least do the dishes. But John says he ate the cake with his bare hands. So, he’s not responsible for the mess.
Later they all travel to Pat’s dads place to check out his property. It’s a long drive and Thais makes a pit stop to pee behind the car on a rural road. When they get there, Pat’s dad immediately starts tasking his son with jobs needing done around the grounds. The plan is to have a birthday party for their daughter Aleesi there. He suggests since he’s not charging them to use the space, Patrick Mendez can do the jobs. John thinks this is ridiculous and calls him out. So, John and Thais finally agree on something.
TLC Couple Emily Bieberly and Kobe Blaise Dig Up the Past
As their Cameroonian wedding day draws near, 90 Day Fiance couple Emily Bieberly and Kobe Blaise have arranged to meet his ex. Emily has some questions on the timing of the relationship. And whether or not Kobe was still involved with his ex when he hooked up with Emily at a club. And in her words “knocked her up”. Kobe is understandably nervous for Emily to cross examine his ex. They drive to a local beach to meet her.
Kobe explains that the beach is popular with lovers. Of course, Emily wants to know if he frequented the beach with his ex and shares memories of the beach with her. Kobe is clearly uncomfortable and doesn’t answer. The pair sit down to wait and Emily Bieberly sees two women approaching. She asks Kobe Blaise which one is the ex. She’s alarmed that she brought a friend. But it isn’t revealed if one of the women is indeed Kobe’s ex. So to be continued.
90 Day Fiance: Ashley Michelle Confesses Large Debt
Ashley Michelle and Manuel Velez fight constantly over money on Happily Ever After. She suspects he’s not being truthful about where the money is really going that he sends back home. He thinks Ashley is a frivolous spender. They agree to see an attorney to set up a postnuptial agreement. Ashley Michelle explains that she is an entrepreneur and would like to protect her online business which she projects could reach one million dollars in revenue.
A translator is present to help Manuel understand. The attorney suggests that in the event of a divorce Manuel would be entitled to half of the money that Ashley made during the marriage. And that he in turn would be responsible for paying half her debt. Ashley admits to being in debt for student loans to the tune of 100k. Manuel rants about Ashley ‘s enormous debt. And can’t believe she still splurges on manicures and coffee.
Happily Ever After: Angela Deem Blows up at Michael Ilesanmi
Angela Deem is furious at Michael Ilesanmi for moving the location of his visa interview without telling her. She storms off and returns to her hotel for a cig and a facetime call with daughter Skyla. Her daughter thinks Michael’s behavior is shady. And warns her mom that he could be scamming her. Later Michael bangs on the hotel door and Angela lets him in. But reams him out over his lies and refuses to let him in the bedroom or even use the bathroom.
Sophie Sierra hasn’t been back to her place since her and Rob Warne fought on 90 Day Fiance. She’s crashing at her friend Kae’s place and has invited her mom Clare to spend the night. Clare is in a cast having hurt her leg in a car accident with her now ex-boyfriend. Clare thinks Sophie is sad. And doesn’t think her marriage to Rob is what is best for her. Sophie mopes. And is torn whether to try and make it work or jump ship.
Rob Warne is waffling too. He’s unsure if things will work out and confides his doubts to a friend. His friend finds Sophie shady and warns that the marriage won’t work if she moves out after every disagreement. Rob knows this is true and mentions he would like to move back to LA. So, only time will tell whether this 90 Day Fiance couple can stick it out. Till next time!
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