“Passion, Doubt, and Distance: The Complicated Love Story of 90 Day Fiancé’s Stevie Nicol and Mi Alsadi”
In the unpredictable world of 90 Day Fiancé, where whirlwind romances often clash with harsh reality, few couples have stirred as much curiosity and emotional debate as Stevie Nicol and Mi “Motti” Alsadi. Their journey, introduced in Season 11, began with an online English lesson and unfolded into an unexpected, high-stakes romance full of cultural tension, artistic conflict, and trust issues. Viewers have been left wondering if this seemingly mismatched couple could defy the odds and find common ground—or if their fiery connection would inevitably burn out. As 2025 unfolds, rumors swirl, social media hints abound, but the truth remains elusive: are Stevie and Motti still together, or did love lose its footing somewhere between Mississippi and Tehran?
Stevie Nicol, an expressive painter and single mother of two from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was never looking for romance in her online classroom. Balancing her responsibilities at home with teaching English to international students, she was focused on her children and her art. But when Motti—27 years old, confident, inquisitive, and charming—appeared on her screen from Tehran, Iran, something shifted. Their connection grew slowly at first, hindered by technical glitches and cultural formality, but curiosity sparked intimacy. Eventually, unable to meet in Iran due to travel restrictions, the pair rendezvoused in Turkey. There, after just one week together, Motti proposed. Stevie, caught in a storm of emotion and idealism, said yes—and soon Motti was on a K1 visa, stepping into an entirely unfamiliar American world that would challenge him in ways he never imagined.
What followed was not the fairy tale ending many fans hoped for. Motti’s transition from a conservative Iranian upbringing to life in the U.S. was a collision of values and expectations. The freedom, the openness, even the advertisements on billboards in cities like New Orleans left him visibly shocked. He marveled aloud at sights that most Americans take for granted—women in bikinis, dogs in cafés, public displays of affection. For someone raised in a society governed by Islamic law, where modesty and social order are tightly regulated, America felt less like a fresh start and more like an alien planet. These differences created a silent friction between Motti and Stevie that only deepened with time. While Stevie welcomed him with open arms and an open mind, Motti struggled to reconcile her lifestyle—and especially her artwork—with his deeply rooted beliefs.
And then came the art. Stevie’s home, filled with portraits of the human body in raw, celebratory form, became an unexpected battleground. Though she had told Motti about her work as an artist, nothing prepared him for the vulnerability and nudity in her paintings. To Stevie, these were expressions of empowerment, self-love, and acceptance. To Motti, they were shocking and unsettling. The confusion in his eyes wasn’t born of judgment but of cultural disorientation. Things grew worse when Motti discovered that Stevie had painted nude female models. Despite her assurances that her art was nonsexual and her sexual orientation clear, Motti’s trust faltered. His repeated questions and underlying assumptions about Stevie’s identity left her feeling violated and disrespected. For Stevie, it was never about the paintings—it was about being seen, heard, and believed. For Motti, it was a terrifying step into a world where the lines between freedom and morality were blurred beyond recognition. 
External pressure didn’t help. Motti’s confidant, his friend Seyad, played the classic devil-on-the-shoulder role, reinforcing his doubts instead of easing them. As the wedding day approached, instead of finding comfort in Stevie’s reassurances, Motti turned to Seyad, who only deepened the divide. In one of the show’s most gripping emotional moments, Motti stood on the edge of decision, conflicted between the woman he loved and the cultural voice he couldn’t silence. Viewers watched in suspense as he questioned his place in this relationship—and whether it was love or obligation pulling him forward. Stevie, steadfast and honest, continued to hold space for him, but the cracks in their foundation were undeniable. The emotional labor of constantly defending her truth began to weigh on her, leading many to wonder if their union could—or should—survive.
So, where are they now in 2025? Official updates remain scarce, likely due to contractual gag orders tied to the show. Yet, breadcrumbs scattered across social media suggest a lingering connection. While Stevie has refrained from posting recent pictures with Motti, she occasionally shares throwbacks of the two together, prompting waves of speculation. Motti, meanwhile, has tagged his location as Hattiesburg, Stevie’s hometown, in a few recent posts. The comments exchanged between them—subtle, teasing, affectionate—hint at a relationship that, while no longer public, might still exist behind the scenes. Are they protecting their privacy? Are they taking time to heal in private before reemerging with a new chapter? Or are they quietly navigating a slow, respectful separation, unwilling to fully sever ties just yet?
