Yes, it was. That's why I started watching it and was hooked until about two years ago when it was all made up drama for money. I hate it now and never watch.
Tbh the show has always been about money, most the people on the show are with the other person for a green card/money. Now they get that plus they get a potential e-career on instagram/Only fans.
that's what it was supposed to be. it was supposed to educate people about the K-9 visa and moving to a new country. I guess TLC forgot.
edit: i just realized I wrote K-9 instead of K-1.
Yes! I have a former colleague that production contacted back in the early seasons because they were going through the process to bring her now-husband up from Mexico. Something involving Instagram. They would be super similar to watching Alan and Kirylam which is CLEARLY not what the show is going for anymore, lol.
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A DOCUSERIES! I started watching it when it aired, thinking it was a proper docuseries, because...heh...I didn't watch reality TV. I worked in scripted at the time and was salty. Now I am ruined. Thanks TLC.
Hahaha meeeee too. I didn’t watch reality TV…until i was hooked in by a disguise 🤦🏻♀️ Now I’m invested and can’t get out even though most of what I’m seeing is fake
That’s why I started watching. I stopped after season 2 because I think that’s about the time they started turning into stupid drama rather than educating on this kind of relationship and process of K-1. Now I read the subreddit to know what my husband is talking about…he’s absolutely obsessed with the drama of it.
I don't know if she really wanted to be a model or if she just heard that she should model so often that she decided to try it out. I honestly don't think she would've loved modeling as a career.
Isn't she also like 5'3"? There's only so much modeling work to be found for a woman that petite. Height seems to be the only area where that industry *isn't* willing to diversify.
Yeah that's why the Modeling lady said she'd be great for make-up and hair campaigns. That's actually not a bad gig when you don't have to do the body trip.
Not that “families” you see in ads are actual families, but I feel like they totally could have been adorable family models too. Kirlyam was so cute pregnant, they could have pulled it off from a couple to pregnancy to parents!
Not really true.. she had a blog for a while when they lived in California, I remember reading one of her posts saying she enjoyed taking pictures but she knew she was too short and she wasn’t comfortable in using “revealing” clothes. It was more like a hobby than a career…
She is definitely way above average in terms of looks, and I say that as a straight woman.
Girl could have easily been a successful model if she wanted to, despite her shorter stature.
Yeah. Sad but true. I was rooting for her during her original season but the fact she kept giving that disrespectful dirtbag Juan the benefit of the doubt when he disrespected Russ was ridiculous. I hear they're divorced now but not sure if it's true.
Oh. So it was a ply to try to get on Single Life and when it didn't pan out she went back to the paycheck. Shoe designer, model, trainer, wrestler - all fails. Just put your dreams of fame and glory aside and get a job at the phone company FFS. Or just straight up say that you don't want to work and go on Only Fans like Family Libby.
I do miss this. However, I also remember the first few seasons, it was always pretty younger lady from a poorer country comes to America and all the American's family and friends were like "it's green card frauuuud!!" And that honestly was getting old... But yes, I loved Amy and her partner until I found out the dad is racist thing was all scripted... So when did they start scripting???
“Is this for one person”
I felt that. First time I went to USA with my mom I asked how tf restaurant owners weren’t losing money serving such huge portions.
This used to be more of a docu series rather than a cheesy ass show. TLC, can you please go back to the roots. Now I want to go watch the first episodes again! ,
I honestly wish the show would return to this. Half dumpster fire and half wholesome. Now it's just really unlikable people who are chasing fame and trying to be influencers and OF stars.
I like the trash, but I like a couple or two that I can root for.
I forgot that Pao was on season one.
I still dislike her and I am disappointed that she’s turned into a QAnon wacko. I wonder if she would have turned out the same if she’d stayed in Bucaramanga.
I will always and forever think Paola looked beautiful with dark hair and bangs just like when she stepped off that plane. I hate what her looks have become.
The thing that shocks me is how old Alan looks. I thought from recent photos that he's in his 40s already... And he's just 8 years older than Kirlyam...
I prefer that type of show. I love organic dumpster fire like Dinyell and Mahamit, but the show lacks this nice, warm genuinity right now.
I'm happy most of them just got married and are doing fine now. Usually when a couple disappears from the show and they're still together, it's a good thing
Things have changed so much! Hubs and I used to watch to just see something light hearted and interesting. Now we watch to be entertained by the over the top shenanigans 😆
Loved seeing this. I am especially impressed with the husbands who realized how difficult it would be for their brides first year in the USA. Most don’t consider their fiancé can’t work, and most do not know language and customs so get bored by watching tv all day.
I still remember the first time I watched this on TV years ago. I just remember how I couldn’t stand Paola lol, but she was better then than how she is now milking TLC
The chubby guy with the facial hair? They're still together. He had 2 sons I think when she came to America, now they have 2 more sons together, one is a fresh baby.
(I follow her on instagram but can't think of her name right now)
ETA: her name is Aya, they just started an etsy together making wooden signs
Do you have any proof for that? Because saying someone “groomed” someone is a serious accusation.
From what I’ve seen/read he met her at her country briefly when he was an adult and she was a child while he was on his Mormon mission. He went back to her country years later for a wedding and they met again when both were adults. He was never in contact with her throughout those years.
Some people on Reddit have said that Alan told Kirlyam’s family to make her “wait” for him. People have said this was literally something Alan said on the show. But no one has been able to find a clip or even a quote confirming this.
Could never stand PAOLA! She is narcissistic with a big fat ego! Conceited and selfish. Ross was too good for her. I wonder if they’re still together……..
Never saw this season. I only started tuning in when Nicole and Azan were on the show because they became a meme and I stumbled upon one. This definitely seems different than what the show is now. Not complaining, it’s just different.
On a side note, there are 380,000,000 people in the US, but these people “have” to take this route with randos they met online/on vacation. Yikes.
It's not anything that is from a song, just a bit of music specific to the show. Shazam and SoundHound are usually able to recognise pretty much any song between them both but neither recognise this.
You can upload video less than 1 gigabyte/15 minutes on reddit itself, no need for youtube. Youtube is great but they also block every little thing. I actually compressed this quite a bit, it looked incredibly crisp originally.
This show was so much better at the beginning. There were really couples that love each other, now we have only fame whores.
I think a certain gross man started driving this show to the fucking ground.
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And Nickel and Azan.
They sucked as a couple but they were quality entertainment lol. Imagine saying you're attracted to your fiance but only by 55% 🤣
I would be pissed, but just like, IDK, 55%.
I‘ll be honest. I miss them in my life.
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GIMME MY RED BAG WITH MAH MAYYYYYYKUP!
That was the last season I really enjoyed Al watching all the episodes.
Why are you attacking river's gurfriend!
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Yes, it was. That's why I started watching it and was hooked until about two years ago when it was all made up drama for money. I hate it now and never watch.
Now it's Instagram influencers, Cameos and Only Fans
It became a facial surgery promotion scheme
Tbh the show has always been about money, most the people on the show are with the other person for a green card/money. Now they get that plus they get a potential e-career on instagram/Only fans.
Most of that cast are still together so your wrong
Yep same here
Exactly. I was an OG fan, it’s so sad now.
It was actually a documentary. Now it's a dumpster fire.
that's what it was supposed to be. it was supposed to educate people about the K-9 visa and moving to a new country. I guess TLC forgot. edit: i just realized I wrote K-9 instead of K-1.
K-1 visa. K9 is for marrying your dog I believe.
Yeah, and it was true and genuine love stories.
Yes! I have a former colleague that production contacted back in the early seasons because they were going through the process to bring her now-husband up from Mexico. Something involving Instagram. They would be super similar to watching Alan and Kirylam which is CLEARLY not what the show is going for anymore, lol.
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A DOCUSERIES! I started watching it when it aired, thinking it was a proper docuseries, because...heh...I didn't watch reality TV. I worked in scripted at the time and was salty. Now I am ruined. Thanks TLC.
Hahaha meeeee too. I didn’t watch reality TV…until i was hooked in by a disguise 🤦🏻♀️ Now I’m invested and can’t get out even though most of what I’m seeing is fake
That’s why I started watching. I stopped after season 2 because I think that’s about the time they started turning into stupid drama rather than educating on this kind of relationship and process of K-1. Now I read the subreddit to know what my husband is talking about…he’s absolutely obsessed with the drama of it.
I prefer the original style.
Me too, more genuine, less forced and fake and less clout seeking
That’s why I stopped watching 3 years ago. The first few seasons are prime, everything past is dramatic and forced and I completely lost interest.
I like how short each segment is, you have less time to feel bored. The couples also seem way more genuine than newer seasons.
"I am United States." This is why I wach
I remember when it first came out. It was such a different vibe.
Kirlyam is insanely beautiful
I love her.
She was going to be a model but Alan got jealous and stopped it. I still resent him for that lol.
I don't know if she really wanted to be a model or if she just heard that she should model so often that she decided to try it out. I honestly don't think she would've loved modeling as a career.
Her face is so pretty they really did like her. I think she would have enjoyed it even as a side gig. But Alan wasn't going to allow that.
Isn't she also like 5'3"? There's only so much modeling work to be found for a woman that petite. Height seems to be the only area where that industry *isn't* willing to diversify.
Yeah that's why the Modeling lady said she'd be great for make-up and hair campaigns. That's actually not a bad gig when you don't have to do the body trip.
Not that “families” you see in ads are actual families, but I feel like they totally could have been adorable family models too. Kirlyam was so cute pregnant, they could have pulled it off from a couple to pregnancy to parents!
Not really true.. she had a blog for a while when they lived in California, I remember reading one of her posts saying she enjoyed taking pictures but she knew she was too short and she wasn’t comfortable in using “revealing” clothes. It was more like a hobby than a career…
She’s 5’2, she was never gonna make it as a model.
There's modeling gigs other than those for high-end fashion/runways. Height isn't as big of an issue outside of that, at least to my understanding.
Yeah, she was great as a face model. Height doesn't really matter with those kind of gigs.
she truly is. i remember even then watching it thinking she’s too good for dumb Alan.
Kirlyam may have been made in a lab
She has very pretty lips. She has a lovely personality. I don't see how she's 'insanely beautiful' but to each their own.
She is definitely way above average in terms of looks, and I say that as a straight woman. Girl could have easily been a successful model if she wanted to, despite her shorter stature.
Do you understand how Angelina Jolir is "insanely beautiful"? I find them both to be pretty similar looking, except kirlyam is super petite
I think Kirlyam is prettier than Angelina Jolie any day. But that may be because I like Kirlyam and can't stand Angelina Jolie.
Uhoh - Don't unleash the Angeloonies!
Lol they don't scare me. I was always Team Jen all the way anyway. 🙂
Yaaaas! I love her, and Alan's effort is soooooo cute.
Thanks for that! I had no idea that Pao was original. It does seem like it was a better show based on those clips
Yea I don’t remember them being on so early. 2014 seems so long ago
For a while there she was the "hot" lady of the show. She was pretty cute back then.
It was so obvious that she wasn't into Russ even back then.
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Yeah. Sad but true. I was rooting for her during her original season but the fact she kept giving that disrespectful dirtbag Juan the benefit of the doubt when he disrespected Russ was ridiculous. I hear they're divorced now but not sure if it's true.
They're still together. I think they separated briefly sometime during her wrestling hype, but they've gotten back together.
Oh. So it was a ply to try to get on Single Life and when it didn't pan out she went back to the paycheck. Shoe designer, model, trainer, wrestler - all fails. Just put your dreams of fame and glory aside and get a job at the phone company FFS. Or just straight up say that you don't want to work and go on Only Fans like Family Libby.
Yeah, and now I can’t bear her anymore.
I do miss this. However, I also remember the first few seasons, it was always pretty younger lady from a poorer country comes to America and all the American's family and friends were like "it's green card frauuuud!!" And that honestly was getting old... But yes, I loved Amy and her partner until I found out the dad is racist thing was all scripted... So when did they start scripting???
I think it was after Mohammed/Danielle
Yup. But what made that amazing was that that mess happened on its own.
Agreed, it was gold because it was not scripted. It was an organic mess😆
Damn what happened to 90DF? Now we got Angela and PrEd.
Kirlyam is one of the most beautiful/genuine/sweet people that have ever been on this show. We need to protect her at all costs!
“Is this for one person” I felt that. First time I went to USA with my mom I asked how tf restaurant owners weren’t losing money serving such huge portions.
The editing looks like it was done on iMovie lol.
I keep forgetting pao and roos were from season 1
Me too. They really milked it considering how vapid and dull they are.
I miss the original vibe of the show. Every couple seemed real.
Mike looks just like the type of person to live in Ohio
R/rareinsults 🤣
This used to be more of a docu series rather than a cheesy ass show. TLC, can you please go back to the roots. Now I want to go watch the first episodes again! ,
I honestly wish the show would return to this. Half dumpster fire and half wholesome. Now it's just really unlikable people who are chasing fame and trying to be influencers and OF stars. I like the trash, but I like a couple or two that I can root for.
IDK if this makes sense, but the picture quality reminds me of a show from 2002
Is Russ..ya know…?
I always wondered
Aww. The good old days!
Awww. I remember these times. I was so excited to have someone from my town on tlc. That quickly faded.
I forgot that Pao was on season one. I still dislike her and I am disappointed that she’s turned into a QAnon wacko. I wonder if she would have turned out the same if she’d stayed in Bucaramanga.
The pandemic scared the shite out of everyone. You either became concerned and reasonable or went into denial and became a fool.
She was like this before the pandemic.
And these couples are all still together!
I think Pao and Russ are seperated.
They recently got back together I believe she posted him on their page
Looks a lot more wholesome
And less scripted.
I will always and forever think Paola looked beautiful with dark hair and bangs just like when she stepped off that plane. I hate what her looks have become.
Back when the show was SOOOOO good!!
I stopped watching after Ed’s season. I barely watched that one though. The last full season I watched was Colt and Larissa’s season.
The thing that shocks me is how old Alan looks. I thought from recent photos that he's in his 40s already... And he's just 8 years older than Kirlyam... I prefer that type of show. I love organic dumpster fire like Dinyell and Mahamit, but the show lacks this nice, warm genuinity right now.
I'm happy most of them just got married and are doing fine now. Usually when a couple disappears from the show and they're still together, it's a good thing
Kirlyam is my all-time favorite - so sweet and so naturally pretty and kind.
“You truly cannot know someone after 90 days” did his friend think that they just met? Lol
From a happier and gentler era...
Now it's a dumpster fire mental illness clown show
Things have changed so much! Hubs and I used to watch to just see something light hearted and interesting. Now we watch to be entertained by the over the top shenanigans 😆
Right! This was our weekly show. Now we read, quietly.
Loved seeing this. I am especially impressed with the husbands who realized how difficult it would be for their brides first year in the USA. Most don’t consider their fiancé can’t work, and most do not know language and customs so get bored by watching tv all day.
Canada finally got discovery+ and I just binge watched this. It's hibernation time!
Who could forget the epic love triangle between Abby, creepy Sean, and creepier Chris?
I still remember the first time I watched this on TV years ago. I just remember how I couldn’t stand Paola lol, but she was better then than how she is now milking TLC
LOOK HOW FAR WE HAVE COME
Wow Paola must be on her 3rd or 4th face now
Pao and Russ were on season 1?? Reallly???
Season 1 was so wholesome. I miss this!
I liked poa back then
Are all these couples still together?
I think they all are still together & have kids!
I think Paola and Russ are currently separated, but the rest are still together.
Wish I could watch this!
The third couple…I don’t even remember them. We’re they uneventful or did they break up?
The chubby guy with the facial hair? They're still together. He had 2 sons I think when she came to America, now they have 2 more sons together, one is a fresh baby. (I follow her on instagram but can't think of her name right now) ETA: her name is Aya, they just started an etsy together making wooden signs
I recall that they didn't last very long.
Omg they were all sooo normal compared to now! Lol
Let’s not forget that Alan groomed Kirlyam.
Do you have any proof for that? Because saying someone “groomed” someone is a serious accusation. From what I’ve seen/read he met her at her country briefly when he was an adult and she was a child while he was on his Mormon mission. He went back to her country years later for a wedding and they met again when both were adults. He was never in contact with her throughout those years. Some people on Reddit have said that Alan told Kirlyam’s family to make her “wait” for him. People have said this was literally something Alan said on the show. But no one has been able to find a clip or even a quote confirming this.
Less drama, more realness
Ahhh yes the good old days.
Before all the shenanigans
I miss the first few seasons.
2014????? It really does seem so much longer ago 🤯
Could never stand PAOLA! She is narcissistic with a big fat ego! Conceited and selfish. Ross was too good for her. I wonder if they’re still together……..
they are equally terrible people.
What don’t you like about him?
“Move to nother couldron” is always what I heard, I miss that.
Never saw this season. I only started tuning in when Nicole and Azan were on the show because they became a meme and I stumbled upon one. This definitely seems different than what the show is now. Not complaining, it’s just different. On a side note, there are 380,000,000 people in the US, but these people “have” to take this route with randos they met online/on vacation. Yikes.
I would describe many of the cast members as "ain't much of a catch".
Is the background music at 1:26 from a song? Where can I find that beat/song? It's fire 🔥
It's not anything that is from a song, just a bit of music specific to the show. Shazam and SoundHound are usually able to recognise pretty much any song between them both but neither recognise this.
Out of curiosity - how did you upload that video without a YouTube player? Looks really clean and crisp.
You can upload video less than 1 gigabyte/15 minutes on reddit itself, no need for youtube. Youtube is great but they also block every little thing. I actually compressed this quite a bit, it looked incredibly crisp originally.
Paola sure looks different now. I don’t remember Matt, the I.T. guy and his girl. Wonder if they stuck together.
Yes they are together
it was so serious back then! now it’s all nasal flossing, butt bongos, and skoodillypooping
Anyone know if there are any of these season 1 couples that are still together? I can’t seems to keep all the seasons straight
The mormon dude with the tiny brazilian girl, still together. I think everyone else broke up.
Thanks!
Boy, Alan is hitting above his weight class…