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Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
90 Day Fiancé star dies aged 55 just months after tragic diagnosis
90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star Ben Rathbun has died. Rathbun died at the age of 55 on Monday morning at his residence in Greencastle, Indiana, surrounded by his family, as confirmed by a relative. He was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer towards the end of last year and had been receiving treatment ever since. Rathbun featured in the fifth season of the popular reality series spinoff, where his romance with Mahogany Roca, a woman 30 years younger, captured the attention of both supporters and detractors. The ex-clergyman and father of four, who was 52 at the time, met the 22 year old Roca online. Despite suspicions from viewers that she might be catfishing him, the couple eventually met face-to-face, silencing doubters, reports the Mirror US. Their love story, rife with cultural clashes, trust issues, and internet gossip, became a central theme of the season. Despite their tumultuous start, it seems the duo got married after the show ended, with reports indicating Roca was by Rathbun's side when he passed away. "Ben's journey, though unconventional, was rooted in faith and hope," remarked someone close to the family. Rathbun's narrative was among the more contentious on the show, with audiences split over his motives and the genuineness of their connection. Nonetheless, his determination to find love and stay transparent amid scrutiny made a memorable impact on the show's dedicated fans. Rathbun leaves behind his four children and spouse, Mahogany. As of Monday, TLC has yet to issue a statement.
Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
I've sold my dream Canary Islands home. I had a lucky escape
I first went to the Canary Islands in the 1990s. Having visited Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, it was the latter I fell in love with. Bowled over by the endless sunshine, gorgeous beaches and outdoor lifestyle, I figured it was the perfect place to buy a holiday home. So, in 2003, we did. I was still in my mid-20s – naïve as anything, but happy because it meant by the time the 20-year repayment mortgage had been paid off, we would have a place in the sun and somewhere warm to retire to. It was a dream come true. While it lasted. Little did my 20-something-year-old self ever envisage a time when Brexit would come about and change every plan that I'd put in place. I still remember crying when I saw the results of the Brexit referendum. As a teenager of the 90s, I'd grown up with European free movement, taken it for granted – but now I knew things were set to change. The problem was, I didn't know how far or how fast things would change, and I still remained optimistic that some sort of deal would be struck. It was in 2021 when I realised my time on the island was over. With only €4,000 left to pay on the mortgage, my heart was heavy with the realisation that the place I had bought 18 years before would never be the retirement home I'd longed for it to be. As a British passport holder, I could only stay for 90 days within any 180-day period without needing a visa. Of course, I could have looked into residence permits, but the decision felt too big, and not one I was ready to make. As a way to buy time, I looked into putting the property on Airbnb and but the fees involved, cumbersome regulations and the tax that would be due – along with the time I'd have to spend managing a holiday let operation – made me realise I'd be working harder to stand still. Letting go of a dream, especially one you have worked hard for and paid into for almost two decades, is hard. Really hard. The property sold within two days of listing to a cash buyer from Germany. I won't deny when I heard the new owner was going to use it as their retirement home, I felt a twinge of envy. It's been three years since I sold, and when I went back in 2023 (staying in an Airbnb!), I confess I stood outside my old home in the glorious sunshine wondering what on earth I'd done. Fast forward to 2025 and I know selling was the right decision. The anti-tourism movement has been rumbling for some time now, but this year in the Canaries it feels like it's gained more ground and publicity. In March, a sign was spotted in Tenerife reading 'Kill a Tourist', along with rental cars being set on fire and regular protests. Reports suggest holiday bookings are down as tourists heed the warnings to 'go home'. With more anti-tourism protests taking place just last week across the islands, it's hard to feel welcome or wanted when you're so clearly not. But what I don't understand about these protests is what the end game is? Opposition has been raised to a number of infrastructure projects, including a South Train initiative in Tenerife which sought to enhance connectivity, the Chira-Soria hydropower pumping station in Gran Canaria, and the Dreamland film city development in Fuerteventura – which, following strong local opposition, was then cancelled. If the Canary Islands want to find a new economy outside of tourism, they will have to take some difficult decisions – and quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed my 18 years of owning a property in Fuerteventura, but now I'm pleased I'm left with just my memories, and not a potential headache.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wedding Bells Are Ringing and a ‘Toxic' Relationship Ends! '90 Day Diaries' Season 6, Episode 7 Recap
90 Day Diaries invites fans into the everyday lives of their favorite reality TV alums for a special kind of catch-up. From one couple finally saying 'I do' to another star reentering the dating scene, episode 7 of season 6 delivered some seriously juicy updates. Fans first caught up with Tim Malcolm, who is 44 years old now and still living in North Carolina. Known for his relationship with Jeniffer Tarazona on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, he told viewers that he had been taking a break from dating since hitting his mid-40s. 'I took some time off and I was single for about a year, but I'm actually ready to start, you know, trying out the dating game again,' he explained. 'And a huge part of that is getting myself physically ready and mentally. So I think I'm almost there." Tim met up with his friend Daris, where he bared his soul and admitted he has been 'lonely' since turning 44 years old. He also complained about only attracting younger women, prompting Daris to suggest he dress in a way that better reflects his age. Meanwhile, Tim's ex Jeniffer was fresh off her split from another 90 Day Fiancé alum — Jeese Meester. "It was just a living hell and [I] had to come back to my roots, to my peace and to myself,' she told viewers. Now 30 and living in Colombia with her 7-year-old daughter, she reconnected with Cacau — a childhood friend she briefly dated while she was still getting to know Jesse online. During their meeting, Jeniffer shed more light on her 'nightmare' relationship with Jesse, revealing that she packed all of her things and moved out of their home while Jesse was visiting family over Christmas. That evening, Jeniffer and a friend went out to a nightclub to celebrate her new single status. However, she might not stay solo for long — she kissed a handsome stranger she met and said she "wanted to see where it goes.' Colt Johnson was headed to Canada to visit his mom, Debbie Johnson, and her boyfriend, Tony. "I live in Canada temporarily trying to get my permanent residency. So really, I'm nowhere,' the matriarch revealed to viewers. Before Colt's arrival, Debbie suspected her son was 'going through some s--t' as he hadn't visited her in more than two years. 'So, for him to come up to Canada to visit me, he must be troubled or going through something that I don't know about. The last time I saw him, he accused me of being all up in his business,' she explained. However, she promised to be 'very careful' with how far she pushed him. Debbie was right — during Colt's first morning in Canada, he revealed that he and Vanessa Guerra are divorced and that he's now living in Utah with his Uncle John. "I can't believe he's divorced and living on a farm in Utah, and I didn't know anything about it. Breaks my heart that he doesn't ever want to tell me what's going on in his life,' she sadly told the cameras. 'That has to change. I will try not to be overbearing, but we'll see. I can't help it I'm his mother and that's what mothers do.' Matthew and Ana were finally in the United States together after first debuting their relationship on 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise. "We thought it could take up to two years to get her visa, but actually it was about 13 months,' he told viewers. 'Two months ago Ana arrived here in the United States after getting her visa.' Ana was still getting used to her new life in America but knew the first step to assimilating to her new home was getting married to complete the K-1 visa requirements. However, the couple confessed they've barely started planning their wedding, with Matthew suggesting an 'alternate plan' to his bride. "You know, sometimes I just feel like it would be easier if, you know, we just eloped and like flew to Las Vegas and got married just the two of us,' he told her. To his surprise, Ana was a little hesitant but agreed to the idea. 'I'm a little disappointed that we're not going to have the wedding that we were expecting, but I find this idea very romantic and I'm very excited to go to Vegas,' she told the cameras. Less than one week later, Ana and Matthew packed up to fly to Vegas and elop
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
90 Day Fiance's Gino Has Dinner With Ex-GF Linzee Who Allegedly Leaked Jasmine's Nudes
90 Day Fiancé star Gino Palazzolo was spotted at dinner with ex-girlfriend Linzee Ryder, the same woman accused of leaking Jasmine Pineda's nude photos Gino, 56, shared a picture to his Instagram Stories that featured Linzee, 40, along with two other people. At the top of the photo, he wrote, 'Good times with friends!' Linzee also tagged Gino in a photo she posted on her own Stories that showed the group toasting with some colorful drinks. Fans of 90 Day Fiancé likely remember Linzee and the drama surrounding her, Gino's estranged wife, Jasmine, and himself. During 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 5, Gino and Jasmine, 38, got into an explosive fight while they were vacationing together. Jasmine received a text message from Gino's ex who told her that he had sent her nude photos of Jasmine. The Panama native was devastated when Gino finally admitted to sending the pictures, but he attempted to defend his actions by saying that he wanted to make the ex-girlfriend jealous. 'I was showing her, 'Look how hot my girlfriend is,'' Gino said during the episode. He continued, 'I wish I could take it back, but it is true I sent topless photos to my ex of Jasmine. I sent the pictures as revenge to show how amazing and wonderful of a girlfriend I have at this moment. It was a huge mistake.' While they seemed to move past the incident, in 2022, Jasmine claimed that Linzee caused her to lose her teaching job after she sent the nude photos to her employer. The soon-to-be mom of three also alleged that Linzee sent the pictures to several bloggers, as well. 'This is [the] situation: Gino's ex has sent my private pictures to bloggers. Pictures that have been used to create stories and multiple videos,' Jasmine wrote via her Instagram Stories, according to screenshots shared by Screen Rant. 'She sent them to my job which I lost as well. At this moment, l just want to literally die. I have no words to describe the lowest point I'm in my life right now. I feel less than trash to be honest and all I do is [cry]. I just can't [do it any more]. No one deserves this. I'm trying my best but I feel like I just can't.' However, Linzee claimed that Jasmine was lying in a response she shared to her Instagram Stories. 'A certain someone is out here claiming I sent their pics to their work to get them fired ... When I have no clue where they work (if they even do),' Linzee wrote, per the outlet. 'I also 'bullied her child' cuz that's what I do is bully little kids lol. He is a creep and that's the end of the story. Anything these 2 make up to hide that fact is just BS. I'II be anxiously waiting for these 'legal proceedings' from Panama.' The nude photo scandal came back to haunt Gino and Jasmine once again in 2024. They got into yet another argument about the incident, and Gino asked if Jasmine did anything to 'provoke' Linzee into allegedly sending those pictures out. Jasmine was appalled Gino would even ask her this and when he told her to 'calm down,' she exploded. 'What the f--k is wrong with you? All the f--king drama I went through … you're f--king stupid, man!' Jasmine screamed. 'All the emotional humiliation that I went through and the whole f–king world knew what you did to me and she sent my naked pictures to every f--king blogger she knows and all these f--king people were looking at myself naked. And you're asking if I provoked her?' Since then, Gino and Jasmine have gone their separate ways, and she's expecting a baby with her new boyfriend, Matt Branistareanu, later this year.
