Angela Deem, a household name among 90 Day Fiance fans, has never been shy about speaking her mind. The 58-year-old TLC star is known for her rocky marriage to Nigerian husband, Michael Ilesanmi. She has now made a bold claim that has the internet buzzing.
During a recent TikTok live, Angela confidently announced, “I’m more popular than Kim Kardashian.” The moment, which was captured and shared by @merrypants on Instagram, had fans divided between disbelief and amusement. “I love Kim,” Angela continued, “but I’m more popular right now because [of] this situation, and I don’t like it.”
Whether her comment was a joke or a serious assertion, it’s clear that Angela is reveling in the spotlight – whether fans love or hate her for it.
90 Day Fiance: Social Media Stats Don’t Back Angela’s Claim
Angela Deem claims to be more popular than Kim Kardashian. But, her social media following is much smaller. With 825,000 Instagram followers, Angela’s numbers pale in comparison to Kim’s 360 million. On TikTok, Angela boasts 798,300 followers, while Kim’s fan count soars at 9.7 million.
To further highlight the disparity, Angela’s Facebook following stands at 42,000 compared to Kim’s 35 million. Despite the numbers, Angela seems unbothered, basking in the attention she’s garnered from her messy breakup and legal drama.
@angeladeem1.27 Omf thank you Johnny @Jennifer Dilandro for such a Awesome night And of course to @Common thank you so much for making my night so Awesonw WE ALL LOVW YOU GOD BLESS ABD KEEP SHINING BECAUSE YOU MAKW A DIFFERENT FOR ALL OF US #QUEENOFREALITY #QUEENOFME ♬ original sound – Angela Deem
90 Day Fiance: From Love to Legal Warfare
Angela Deem and Michael Ilesanmi’s 2017, social media-initiated relationship has been troubled. It has faced infidelity, emotional outbursts, and long-distance struggles. Married in Nigeria in 2020, the couple’s relationship steadily declined, leading Angela to file for an annulment in 2024. Michael responded by filing for divorce, marking the official end of their tumultuous union.
They have since exchanged public accusations. Angela hinted that Michael used her to enter the U.S. “He only wanted a green card,” she alleged in past interviews. Michael, on the other hand, has claimed he was the victim of emotional and verbal abuse.
In a recent Instagram post, Angela threatened to expose Michael, sharing a cryptic message: “Never try to destroy someone’s life with a lie.” Fans believe this is just the beginning of what could be a bitter, drawn-out legal fight between the estranged couple.
I got word of this drunken Angela rant but here’s the actual video! She is mad at Kimbalee and other cast members for rushing to follow Michael’s new ig account – oh and she’s also hella hammered! #90dayfiance pic.twitter.com/1aqapG7gsf
— SHABOOTY 🎥: #90DayFiance 🪬 (@SHABOOTY) May 8, 2024
90 Day Fiance: Did Kim Kardashian Offer Legal Help to Michael?
Angela Deem’s comparison to Kim Kardashian may not be entirely random. Rumors recently swirled that Kim, who has been pursuing a career in law, offered to help Michael with his legal battle against Angela. However, Michael quickly dismissed the claims. He posted on Instagram that he had “no involvement or interest in news related to” the SKIMS founder.
Still, the mere mention of Kim in connection with their drama could explain why Angela brought her into the conversation. Whether or not the rumor is true, it has only added another layer to the complicated saga.
90 Day Fiance: Fans React: “Angela Is in Her Own Reality”
As expected, Angela’s latest stunt has sparked heated reactions across social media. Some fans laughed off her claim as classic Angela bravado. “She really thinks she’s a Kardashian now,” one user joked on Instagram. Others, however, expressed frustration. “How does she even compare herself to Kim? She’s not even close,” another commenter said.
Despite the backlash, Angela remains unbothered. She will continue to live her life in the spotlight, even if it stirs controversy.