90 Day Fiancé: Secret Signs Michael Ilesanmi Regrets Leaving Angela Deem (She’s Traumatized & Crying)
There are some clues suggesting Michael Ilesanmi from 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? has begun to regret leaving Angela Deem. The Nigerian man was in his late 20s when he fell in love with the American grandma on Facebook. He entered into a relationship with her and invited her to live in Nigeria. Michael and Angela showcased their journey in 90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days season 2. They didn’t let the 22-year age gap become a problem for them and showed that they had the potential to build a future together.
While Michael and Angela’s relationship started off well, things became troublesome in the later stages. As the two spent more time together, they began to show increasing disrespect towards each other. Michael made a mistake by cheating on Angela early in the relationship. In retaliation, Angela mistreated Michael and lost all trust in him. In early 2020, Michael and Angela tied the knot without addressing their issues, hoping that marriage would improve their relationship. However, the delay in obtaining a visa only exacerbated their issues. After years of emotional and verbal abuse, Michael finally left Angela in February 2024.
Michael’s Trying Too Hard To Make His American Life Seem Perfect
Michael has been living a good life in the United States since leaving Angela. However, he tries too hard to appear overly positive and happy, which makes him come off as insincere.
Michael left Angela a few months after arriving in the United States. He used the show to share his perspective and quickly created social media accounts to capitalize on the controversy. Over the last few months, Michael utilized his social media platforms to share motivation and spread positivity. He has amassed over 188k Instagram followers and has garnered thousands of views as of November 2024.
Michael is trying hard to make it appear like he’s living the American dream. However, he has only been in the United States for a year and hasn’t yet reached any significant milestones. Michael may be doing everything he can to increase his views and follower count. However, he may soon regret leaving Angela once 90 Day Fiancé fans shift their attention to newer cast members. Michael’s recent posts indicate that fans are already losing interest in him. His more recent selfies are no longer receiving the same number of views and likes as they were in mid-2024.
Michael & Angela Are More Famous Together
It won’t be long before Michael realizes that he was way more popular when he was in a relationship with Angela.
He and his estranged wife appeared in multiple seasons of different 90 Day Fiancé spin-offs. Angela and Michael showcased their journey in 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?, and 90 Day: The Last Resort. Michael is likely to have a hard time being just as popular as he was with Angela. It won’t be long before he realizes that his estranged wife’s dramatic personality made him so famous.
Micahel has been open about his goals for the last six years. He has expressed his desire to become famous, create content for social media, and stay relevant. Unfortunately, the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? alum lacks the personality to thrive on social media platforms. He is way too passive and uncontroversial to be a successful reality TV star. Although Michael may have benefited from his breakup with Angela, he may struggle to progress without her. It’s possible he will find it difficult to return to TV, as the network typically only casts members who are scandalous.
Making Money May Become A Problem
Michael may also regret leaving Angela because of his financial situation.
Over the last few years, Angela has helped pay Michael’s bills by sending him her paychecks so he could live peacefully in Nigeria. Michael even pressured Angela to give him more money while secretly saving the cash in a hidden piggy bank account. When Michael ran away from Angela, he had a significant amount of money saved up and probably received a paycheck from the show. He also had a lot of momentum, which helped him in launching his career on social media.
In mid-2024, Michael initiated a fundraiser with a goal of $25,000 but ultimately raised over $50,000. With this money, he could afford a nice apartment and gain fame on Instagram as he had always desired. Additionally, Michael created a Cameo account to increase his earnings. Unfortunately, His popularity is dwindling, as evidenced by his only 37 reviews on his Cameo account and his decreased engagement with his posts. It seems inevitable that Michael will soon encounter financial hardships again. Angela will no longer cover his expenses, so he will need to secure a stable job.
Would Angela Take Michael Back?
Michael and Angela’s relationship ended on a negative note. However, Angela’s social media posts suggest she’s extremely emotional and may consider reconciling with Michael.
Angela is more than two decades older than Michael, making it challenging for her to find a partner as young as her estranged husband. Being a grandmother of six, she may feel too old to start a new romantic relationship. Angela’s rich history with Michael is something she may not be able to replicate with anyone else. It’s possible that Angela still has lingering feelings for Michael, and she may consider taking him back.
Angela’s self-destructive behavior also suggests she won’t hesitate to reconcile with Michael. Over the last six years, Angela has been on TV, and she has had enough reasons to end her relationship permanently. Michael’s first cheating scandal should have been a red flag that should’ve been used to end the relationship immediately. Despite this, Angela continued to give Michael more opportunities. Angela appears to be unchanged. She would forgive Michael and take him back if he apologized, as he did in 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? over the past six years.
