90 Day: Hunt for Love premiered its first episode on May 26, 2025, with a dramatic kickoff featuring fan-favorite alums and fresh singles looking for romance in Mexico. The spinoff of the long-running 90 Day Fiancé franchise immediately introduced emotional baggage, exes, and fast-moving flirtations.
The cast, including Chantel Everett, Tiffany Franco, Rob Warne, and Usman “SojaBoy” Umar, were joined by newcomers in a lavish beachfront retreat designed for love—or at least connection. The premiere’s centerpiece was a masquerade party, where sparks flew and old tensions resurfaced. “I’m like a little angel baby,” Tiffany said, summarizing the chaotic environment.
“I want to hear about all the drama… and I want it to not include me.”
What happened in the 90 Day: Hunt for Love episode
The 90 Day: Hunt for Love episode began with Chantel Everett arriving first at the retreat, sharing that she was finally ready to move on after her 2022 divorce from Pedro Jimeno. She told viewers, “The dating pool... it has piss in it,” admitting she had gone through a “h*e phase” and was now open to serious love—just not a “fixer upper.”
Tiffany Franco followed soon after, proud of her 110-pound weight loss, and hopeful to meet someone new. She told producers she felt confident but joked about Chantel’s presence, saying,
“I definitely think Chantal and I are going to get along. But she’s stunning. So, although it’s not a competition, I’m like, damn, save some boys for me.”
Rob Warne entered next and revealed that he was “not officially divorced” from Sophie Sierra. His strategy was to avoid discussing it:
“I don’t want to lie, but if I can avoid talking about it, I definitely will.”
Usman Umar immediately stood out with his bold on-camera claim that “everybody has big p***s” and credited his “swagger” for why women are drawn to him. Cortney Reardanz, however, brought a bit of history to the mix by revealing she had previously vacationed with Usman in Istanbul, only for him to later stop communicating with her.
When confronted, Usman brushed it off, saying he was “joking” when he pretended not to remember her. The masquerade party served as the 90 Day: Hunt for Love episode’s focal point.
Tiffany and Chantel toasted to new beginnings as they mingled with the group. Rob quickly connected with Elise Benson. Their chemistry led to the first kiss of the season, though Rob grew wary after Elise overshared details about a past sexual experience at the same resort.
Tim Malcolm arrived next and opened up about heartbreak, especially from his relationship with Jeniffer Tarazona. When he later confronted Jeniffer, she accused him of trying to “sabotage” her and threatened to expose his secrets. Tim responded privately by calling her a “gold digging slut.”
Tensions escalated in 90 Day: Hunt for Love when Usman pulled Chantel aside to confront her for “talking s—t” about him. Chantel didn’t back down, telling producers, “I really don’t trust him at all.”
Cortney backed Chantel, saying, “He’s upset because I exposed him.” Usman, trying to shift gears, attempted to flirt with Cortney again, though with mixed success. Chantel had previously warned Cortney while she was in Turkey,
“It’s all over the blogs that Usman is a scammer who just wants a green card.”
Elsewhere, Tiffany connected with a new suitor named Rocky. Colt Johnson arrived late, confessing to cameras that he was “recently divorced, in between jobs, in between homes.” Jeniffer, who also showed up late, made an instant impression on Rob but had an awkward run-in with Tim. She later recounted a bizarre moment from their past:
“He paid a guy to dance for me as he was watching… and I was like, what are you into?”
The following morning, Jeniffer met the 90 Day: Hunt for Love dating coach, Johanna, and selected speed dating over a 'Flirting 101' session to avoid Tim. Meanwhile, Rob and Usman discussed Usman’s reputation. Rob said,
“He might have better luck at a retirement home,”
referring to Usman’s past relationships with older women. Elise revealed she had been proposed to five times and engaged twice, raising eyebrows during a bus ride to the speed dating event.
90 Day: Hunt for Love airs Mondays at 8 pm ET on TLC.