What happened between Shekinah and Joanne’s mom in 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell All special? Details explored

Modified Nov 26, 2024 10:33 GMT

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During part two of the 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell-All special that aired on November 25, 2024, on TLC, there were several tense conversations and emotional outbursts between the cast members, especially between Shekinah and Joanne's mom, Donna.

As tensions escalated on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way special, Shekinah boldly challenged Donna's parenting approach, asserting,

"You're acting like she's entitled to tell you everything when you actually have to earn that as a parent."

The conflict arose after Shekinah chimed in, saying that Joanne's reasons for not telling her mom about the marriage with Sean were probably valid, as there must be something that makes the mother so angry. Donna clapped back at Shekinah, saying she had decided to move to Turkey and leave behind her child in California.

The heated exchange between Shekinah and Joanne’s Mom on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell All

The initial encounter

The episode started when Donna was seen welcoming in a warm greeting, but suddenly, it became serious as Donna started discussing her feelings about her daughter Joanne and Sean. She revealed her first impressions about Sean, saying,

"He's a handsome man... I liked him...He's a really nice guy."

However, she expressed how hurt she was by the secrets Joanne kept from her.

"I always thought we had a very close relationship, and I was very hurt by Joanne."

This created tension between Joanne and her mother and the influence that Sean's presence had on their lives. The repercussions of this were shown as Donna recounted her feelings of betrayal.

"I didn't know your last name, where you lived. I mean, God, you could have took her and sold her, for God's sakes," Donna said.

The confrontation

As the conversation continued on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, things got heated between Shekinah and Donna. Shekinah tried to stick up for Joanne's decisions, saying perhaps some things just need to be kept private.

"If this was my mom, I probably would want to keep some things from her, too," Shekinah said.

This comment did not sit well with Donna, who responded assertively,

"You don't know my relationship with my daughter for you to say that."

Donna emphasized the importance of transparency, asserting,

"I, as a parent, do not have to earn anything,"

The dialogue became increasingly heated, with Donna accusing Shekinah of being "overly opinionated" and Shekinah firing back, saying,

"Oh, wow...You're shoving your opinions down her throat...You're talking too much."

A clash of perspectives

The conflict reached a peak as both women expressed their frustrations on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell All special. Donna criticized Shekinah's approach to parenting, stating,

"I would never treat my daughter the way that you treat your daughter."

Shekinah, in turn, pointed out that Donna's expectations of Joanne were unrealistic.

"This is more of a, like, you should tell me everything because I'm your mother thing, which is, like, so off-putting."

Donna believed that she had a right to know everything about Joanne's life, while Shekinah suggested that such an expectation could be detrimental to their relationship.

"It doesn't seem like that's the relationship that you guys have...It seems like you think you're a lot closer than she does," Shekinah remarked.

Donna's frustration was evident as the conversation continued on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. She expressed her disappointment in Joanne's secrecy, saying,

"I'm happy. But it doesn't take away the hurt you gave me, Joanne. I'm sorry. I mean I tell you everything."

Catch up on all the drama! Watch previous episodes and specials of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way now streaming on Discovery+.

Edited by Shreya Das