In the latest episode of 90 Day Fiance: Before the 90 Days, Veah Netherton finally met her boyfriend, Sunny Mahdi, in South Africa. Their online romance was thrilling. But, meeting in person brought new challenges.
After a year of talking online, Veah took the plunge and flew to South Africa for her first-ever international trip. Despite her anxiety, she was excited to see where their relationship might go.
Sunny went all out to make Veah feel at home, even cooking a special meal for her. But what should have been a bonding moment quickly turned awkward when Veah refused to eat the food Sunny had lovingly prepared.
90 Day Fiance: Veah Rejects Sunny’s Cooking – And Sparks Controversy
After arriving at their hotel, Sunny Mahdi, excited to treat Veah Netherton “like a queen,” brought out a dish he made – chicken curry with a type of bread popular in his culture.
However, Veah was less than enthusiastic about the meal. She thanked Sunny for the effort. But, she was uneasy about eating the food. She was a picky eater and didn’t know the dish’s ingredients.
Sunny was visibly hurt by her refusal, explaining that food is a significant part of his culture. He was disappointed. He told the cameras that Veah’s rejection was “rude” and “sad.” It felt like she wouldn’t even try something important to him.
Veah doesn’t deserve Sunny #90dayfiance #90dayfiancebeforethe90days pic.twitter.com/TjUybvnMRV
— 90 Day Cray (@90DayCray) October 7, 2024
90 Day Fiance: Fans Slam Veah for Being “Disrespectful”
90 Day Fiance fans were quick to react to Veah Netherton’s rejection of Sunny’s meal, with many criticizing her for being disrespectful. Viewers took to social media to voice their opinions, and the majority seemed to side with Sunny.
“Very disrespectful to not even try the food,” one fan commented online. “It was a cop-out excuse to say she didn’t know what was in it.”
Another viewer shared, “It’s rude not to try food when someone prepares something special for you. She could have taken one bite and then said she wasn’t hungry or tired.”
However, some fans defended Veah’s decision, arguing that she has every right to be cautious about what she eats, especially in a new environment. They pointed out her struggles with anxiety and her traumatic past as reasons she may have been hesitant to embrace new experiences.
Veah’s the kind of girl if you wrote a really sweet poem for her, she would laugh and make you feel dumb #90dayfiance #90dayfiancebeforethe90days pic.twitter.com/hxvFesIuPc
— 90 Day Cray (@90DayCray) October 7, 2024
90 Day Fiance: Veah Netherton’s Heartbreaking Backstory
As fans react to the cooking controversy, many are learning of Veah’s troubled past. It has made her cautious in life. The 90 Day Fiancé star’s backstory is heart-wrenching.
Veah grew up in chaos. Both parents struggled with addiction. So, she and her seven siblings spent time in and out of foster care.
Veah’s foster care experiences were far from stable. She often felt misunderstood and dismissed by her foster parents, who didn’t relate to her emotional needs. This upbringing led to severe anxiety, something she continues to battle as an adult.
To make matters worse, Veah endured even more trauma when her brother Cody was shot and killed by law enforcement. Around the same time, she experienced a miscarriage, losing the child she was expecting with her ex-boyfriend, Rory. The tragic events left Veah deeply scarred. They made her wary of unfamiliar situations, like trying new foods.
Veah is being really rude towards Sunny despite his attempts to get to know her better!! #90dayfiancebeforethe90days #90dayfiance
— Colin Brinkley (@cb_yellowjacket) October 7, 2024
90 Day Fiance: Veah Faces a Cultural Clash with Sunny Mahdi
Veah’s struggles are personal. Her bond with Sunny Mahdi is also affected by major cultural differences. Sunny, originally from Bangladesh but living in South Africa, comes from a family with strong Muslim traditions.
His parents expect him to marry a Muslim woman, and Sunny hopes that Veah will consider converting to Islam.
For Veah, this is a sensitive subject. She spent part of her childhood with a strict, religious foster family. They forced her to follow rigid rules about dress, behavior, and worship. This experience made her skeptical of organized religion. So, it was hard to embrace Sunny’s hopes for her conversion.
90 Day Fiance: Is Veah Netherton Ready for This Relationship?
As fans debate Veah’s actions, a question remains. Can Veah and Sunny overcome these hurdles? Sunny seeks someone who can fit into his culture.
Veah has deep fears from her past. Her refusal to eat Sunny’s meal was a small moment. But, it highlighted bigger issues that may arise as their relationship progresses.