Living on the road may sound dreamy, but for 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way star Statler Riley, van life is proving more stressful than she imagined.
Statler’s girlfriend, Dempsey Wilkinson, always dreamed of a van trip across Europe. But, reality has hit harder than expected for Statler. He struggles with ADHD and anxiety. Statler found the idea of remote work appealing. But, unstable internet and cramped quarters make it hard to balance work and life.
As the sole breadwinner in the relationship, Statler revealed that she must work 30 days straight to keep up financially. “I love my job, but it can be chaotic,” she admitted. Living out of a van hasn’t made things any easier – her workspace has been reduced to their shared bed, adding tension between the couple.
90 Day Fiance: Dempsey Struggles with Van Life Too
Dempsey Wilkinson, though thrilled about her dream of traveling, quickly realized the challenges of sharing such a tight space. “I’m used to living on my own,” she confessed during a confessional. “Going to bed when I want, showering when I want. And now the bed is Statler’s office.”
Their adventure in Europe became more complicated as Statler Riley’s anxiety grew. It was fueled by financial pressure. “I want things to work, but I feel overwhelmed,” Statler admitted, worrying their relationship might not survive.
90 Day Fiance: Statler and Dempsey’s Toxic Split: “She Scammed Me”
The season shows their struggles on the road. Off-screen, Statler Riley and Dempsey Wilkinson’s relationship has ended. Statler broke her NDA to reveal shocking allegations, claiming that Dempsey “cheated and scammed” her.
In a surprising twist, Statler shared that she’s still paying $700 a month for the van Dempsey lives in. She also claimed to have used her savings to help Dempsey pay off debts, despite struggling financially herself.
90 Day Fiance: Dempsey Moves On with New Love
Meanwhile, Dempsey seems to be moving forward with her life. She recently unveiled a new relationship with Anayeli Trujillo, sharing photos of the two getting cozy in a photo booth. “Mi novia, sí,” Dempsey confirmed during a fan interaction, introducing her new girlfriend.
Many fans weren’t surprised by the breakup, saying the couple’s on-screen dynamic seemed doomed from the start. “Statler and Dempsey were never a great match,” commented one fan. “It’s good to see Dempsey happy again.”
Dempsey also debuted a new look after their split, happily announcing her hair is finally back to its natural color for the first time since she was 16. Fans were quick to praise her transformation, with one adding, “Happiness looks good on her.”
90 Day Fiance: Fans React to Statler and Dempsey’s Fallout
The messy breakup between Statler Riley and Dempsey Wilkinson has divided 90 Day Fiancé viewers. Some sympathize with Statler’s struggles. Others criticize her for oversharing. “It’s no wonder these relationships don’t last,” one fan wrote.
On the other hand, Dempsey’s quick rebound has sparked mixed reactions. “She moved on fast, but maybe that’s for the best,” another viewer said.