Adnan walked off the stage during 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 7’s Tell-All special after host Shaun Robinson asked the cast if they believed he viewed Tigerlily as his equal. None of the cast members raised their hands, prompting Adnan to leave, citing frustration with the discussion surrounding his behavior in the relationship.
The episode incident which aired on January 12, 2025, occurred amidst a heated debate about his perceived controlling tendencies, which had been a recurring topic throughout the season. While Adnan attributed the criticism to cultural misunderstandings, cast members remained unconvinced, with some suggesting Tigerlily was hesitant to fully express herself in his presence.
The reason behind Adnan’s walk-off during 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Tell-All
Adnan and Tigerlily’s relationship critiqued
During the Tell-All, Adnan and Tigerlily faced scrutiny from the cast and host. The segment began with a discussion about Adnan’s brother no longer having power of attorney over him but quickly shifted focus.
Tigerlily’s friend, Cruz, appeared on camera to reiterate his concerns, previously expressed earlier in the season, that Tigerlily was being “manipulated and rushed into having children” with Adnan. Cruz added that he still believed they had moved too quickly in their relationship.
Clips from the season were shown, depicting Adnan making comments about how Tigerlily should dress. One scene showed him demanding that she avoid wearing revealing clothing, which Shaun pointed out during the discussion. These clips sparked a debate among the cast about whether Adnan was controlling. Vanja stated that these actions were not religious, saying,
“No, it’s Adnan’s rule. His own mother said that it’s not [religion]. It’s his rules.”
The walk-off incident on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Tell-All
The turning point came when Shaun asked the cast who among them thinks Adnan considers Tigerlily his equal. No one raised their hand, prompting laughter from some cast members, including Niles Valentine. The lack of support for Adnan’s perspective appeared to irritate him.
Adnan attempted to explain himself, saying that misunderstandings about his cultural background were fueling the criticism. He stated,
“I’m Arabic. You understand Arabic? What’s mean [control] is when I hit her or am angry with her. Not controlling.”
Despite his clarification, Niles responded critically, stating,
“Everybody else is wrong, but not you.”
Other 90 Day Fiancé cast members, including Vanja, accused Adnan of imposing his rules on Tigerlily. The conversation escalated, with Adnan sarcastically suggesting,
“You want me to leave and let her talk about what she wants?” He then added, “If anybody says any ****, it won’t be trouble with me,” before walking off the stage.
Once backstage, Adnan expressed his frustration further, calling the casts' comments “stupid” and maintaining that they had misunderstood his relationship.
Tigerlily’s perspective and cast reactions
With Adnan offstage on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Tell-All, Shaun turned to Tigerlily, asking if she felt restricted in the relationship or afraid to express her true feelings. Tigerlily denied these claims, stating,
“I say what I want to say. Certain things don’t bother me.”
She attributed her choice of modest clothing to personal insecurities after giving birth, saying,
“I’m not confident enough right now to go and wear some body-con dress. Nothing to do with Adnan.”
Despite her assertions, Vanja pressed Tigerlily further, asking if Adnan would let her wear revealing clothing if she were more confident. Tigerlily responded that she had worn such clothing during her pregnancy and that Adnan was okay with it. Other cast members expressed skepticism. Joe remarked,
“I noticed [Tigerlily] is on eggshells. It gives me anxiety because I can see her rethinking everything in her head, like, ‘I can’t say this or he’s going to flip out.”
Brian commented on her outfit, noting that it was modest, saying she was "like a hair away from a burka." Vanja also referenced Adnan’s mother’s earlier statement during the season, in which she said,
“No man should control a woman.”
This statement, according to Vanja, directly contradicted Adnan’s actions.
Don't miss the drama on 90 Day Fiancé! Tune in for the Tell All, Part 2 of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days on Sunday, January 19, 2025.