’90 Day Fiancé’ Stars Rally to Support Michael Ilesanmi in Legal Battle With Angela Deem
The 90 Day Fiancé family is showing up to support Michael Ilesanmi in his legal battle with his estranged wife Angela Deem.
On August 13, Michael took to social media to ask for financial help with legal expenses. The plea came just days after it was revealed that Angela was asking a Georgia court to annul her marriage to her husband of four years. In her filing, she claims that Michael “fraudulently induced” her into the marriage with the goal of getting a green card.
Michael Ilesanmi asks for help with ‘unexpected legal expenses’
On Instagram, Michael shared a photo of himself wearing a T-shirt reading “God Got Me.” In the caption, he asked his followers to help him as he deals with Angela’s annulment filing.
“I could really use your help right now,” the TLC star wrote. “I’m facing some unexpected legal expenses, and any support would mean the world to me. If you’re able to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.”
In a follow-up Instagram video, Michael explained that he needed to “act fast” to respond to Angela’s legal moves, but that lawyers were very expensive in the United States. He said he did not want to ask for help but saw no other option.
“I know this came abruptly and I’m sorry for coming out this way,” Michael said. “It took me lots to post the GoFundMe link on my page because I’m not that kind of person … the situation I’m in now is beyond me and I’m trying my best to get things sorted.”
“It’s not a scam,” he added, perhaps referencing Angela’s repeated accusations that Michael is a scammer. A PI she hired refuted those allegations during the August 11 episode of the 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? tell-all.
“I know it’s not easy out there,” he added. “But if you have a way you could support [me], I would truly appreciate it … I want to get this over with.”
As of August 14, more than 900 people had donated to Michael’s GoFundMe, raising more than $20,000.
‘90 Day’ stars take Michael’s side in his battle with Angela
A number of Michael’s fellow 90 Day stars showed their support for him on social media. That included two who witnessed Angela’s aggressive behavior toward Michael while filming the Happily Ever After? Season 8 tell-all.
“Not as much as I would want to but I hope it helps!” wrote Jasmine Pineda, who moved to the U.S. to marry Gino Palazzolo.
“I didn’t listen to the video before commenting, I just wanna say we’ve got you, also just remember that every difficult situation has an expiration date,” wrote Kobe Blaise, who was also in attendance at the 90 Day tell-all. “Days of endless joy, happiness and smile are not far from you, stay strong brother.”
“I got you too, brother!” wrote Colt Johnson from 90 Day Fiancé Seaon 6.
For more on the entertainment world and exclusive interviews, subscribe to Showbiz Cheat Sheet’s YouTube channel.
