Brandan Denio and Mary Demasu Denio, a couple from “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way,” have faced rumors of

being fired after season 5 but are determined to remain relevant and financially stable. Their relationship began on a

dating app, connecting Brandan, a 23-year-old with a troubled past from Oregon, and Mary, 23, from the

Philippines. Both had experienced infidelity in previous relationships, leading to deep love but also jealousy and possessiveness from Mary. The couple struggled with communication due to cultural differences, and Mary faced accusations of using Brandan for money, especially after he admitted to spending over $660,000 on her before they met in person. Despite his family’s disapproval, Brandan moved to the Philippines to be with Mary.

Their journey on “90 Day Fiancé” revealed their intense obsession with each other and severe trust issues. Mary’s jealousy was extreme, even extending to Brandan interacting with other women in innocuous situations. Despite warnings from her grandparents, Mary and Brandan engaged in premarital intimacy, leading to her pregnancy. While Brandan proved faithful, he struggled with the responsibilities of impending fatherhood, preferring video games to financial planning. They eventually married, but Mary voiced concerns about Brandan’s anger issues, revealing instances of him using hurtful language during arguments. Brandan, in turn, accused Mary of being a “scammer” who was only happy when receiving money. The couple’s communication problems were evident, with Brandan’s mother even suggesting therapy. Mary also faced criticism for her double standards regarding social media behavior.

Beyond the show, Brandan and Mary’s behavior has been controversial. Photos from their wedding were leaked early, confirming their marriage despite the on-screen conflicts. They also inadvertently hinted at having a child, which further spoiled their storyline. The couple faced scrutiny for accumulating debt from a failed grocery store venture and explored alternative income streams like reselling phones and selling Filipino snacks. A significant controversy arose when they were accused of animal abuse for keeping a pet monkey chained at their home. Later, they began exploiting their baby for content, which was widely criticized.

In a particularly alarming incident, Brandan and Mary falsely claimed that Mary had colon cancer and initiated a GoFundMe campaign for financial assistance. After facing scrutiny, Mary admitted she had experienced an anxiety attack and misinterpreted a doctor’s assessment of a colon issue as cancer. The truth was that she had hemorrhoids. Despite ongoing criticism, they continued to use their baby in videos for income. In February 2025, they exploited Mary’s sick grandmother, soliciting financial assistance for her treatment of TB and pneumonia, further damaging their reputation.

Brandan and Mary’s time on “90 Day Fiancé” concluded with them spoiling their own storyline through social media posts. Despite this, Mary has denied being fired from the show, responding to a fan’s question on TikTok by claiming they never broke their NDA. Whether they were officially fired or not, their absence from subsequent seasons suggests that their problematic behavior had consequences for their future participation in the franchise.