A Big Spin-Off Announcement Has 90 Day Fiance Fans Excited
90 Day Fiance is fast becoming its own franchise machine, with numerous spin-offs dominating the airwaves, ensuring we never run out of content to watch. According to Deadline, President and General Manager of TLC, Howard Lee, teased even more upcoming shows during a recent panel. Lee revealed the network was working on "one or two" more shows. He reasoned at the time, "We always want to check in on our fans to ensure that we're not getting past the tipping point or saturation and that this is something that they'd want to see and so far we've been really fortunate that they're still finding these projects compelling."
Lee was intent on any 90 Day Fiance content being "extraordinary," advising, "there has to be a hook." He also was adamant that the show's many spin-offs justify their existence, rather than being seen as cash-grabs. "It's very important that we don't just create a spin-off or sequel just for the sake of it," Lee argued. He added, "We want to make sure that we're not just ripping ourselves off, franchise after franchise." Now, we know what those two promised shows are and when to expect them.
Three 90 Day Fiance favorites are taking center-stage
TV Season Spoilers reports that TLC has partnered up with Facebook Watch to create two new digital series. The first, Ask Mama Chantel, features Chantel's mother, a total breakout star, who will be hosting her own agony aunt-style advice show, fielding viewers' questions about life, love, the show, and everything in between. The second, Spice It Up with David & Annie, focuses on the hilarious couple, who were hugely popular on the previous spin-off, 90 Day Fiance: Pillow Talk. In their new series, David and Annie, who are total relationship goals, will be having fun cooking up some delicious Thai food.
Lee confirmed the trio are all beloved personalities on 90 Day Fiance, and Facebook Watch will give fans the opportunity to get to know them on a deeper level. He also expects to hook in newcomers who might not be too familiar with the hit show. Clearly, nothing can stop the burgeoning franchise, which has flourished even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with the self-filmed series 90 Day Fiance: Self Quarantined. Fans dying for new content won't have to wait too long either, as Ask Mama Chantel drops October 22, followed by Spice It Up on October 28.