Michael Ilesanmi from 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? is all smiles in his recent cuddly picture with a female fan after fleeing away from his American wife, Angela Deem. Michael and Angela first met via social media and were featured on the show to document their unconventional love story. Despite Michael’s questionable behavior never earning Angela’s trust, the couple tied the knot in January 2020. Almost four years later, Michael arrived in the United States on a spousal visa to be with Angela but left her house three months later due to safety concerns.

After ending his relationship with Angela in February 2024, Michael has been living independently in Texas. Recently, a 90 Day Fiancé blogger named @shabootydotcom shared a picture of Michael looking happier than ever as he posed with a younger-looking female fan. According to the blogger, Michael bumped into the fan at a “Spec’s Wine & Spirits” store in Houston, Texas. In the picture, Michael is seen grinning from ear to ear and giving a thumbs up while standing shoulder to shoulder with the female, likely taunting Angela with his newfound fame, freedom, and happiness.

What Michael’s Cozy Picture With The Fan Means For His New Life Without Angela

Michael Appears Confident After His Decision To Move On From Angela

Although Michael cheated on Angela several times, there’s no denying that he was in an abusive relationship with her for almost seven years. However, it’s amazing to see him break the cycle of abuse and become emotionally and financially independent in the United States. While he may still be coping with lingering romantic feelings for Angela, his recent cheerful demeanor suggests he’s proudly living his life as a single man and only thinking about moving forward with his life and achieving his long-standing goals. Michael appears relieved that his tumultuous marriage with Angela is finally over.

Michael’s bright smile in his picture suggests he’s no longer heartbroken but welcomes new opportunities and fans’ love with open arms.

At 37 years old, he may have also started thinking about truly living his American dream by making money and starting his family. Michael will likely find his true soulmate in the coming year and finally experience the joy of becoming a father. While the 90 Day Fiancé franchise alum will continue to deal with Angela’s antics in the upcoming months, he seems confident in facing them and is only looking forward with faith in God.

Our Take On Michael’s Cheerful Picture With The Fan

Michael Is Now Able To Openly Engage With Fans

It’s wonderful to witness Michael experiencing joy and interacting with fans authentically as he desires. In the last seven years, 90 Day Fiancéviewers have only seen a passive side of Michael, always under the dominance of his aggressive wife, Angela. It’s interesting to observe Michael’s true personality emerging without Angela’s control. Hopefully, viewers will have the opportunity to watch Michael make a comeback to the franchise, perhaps on 90 Day: The Single Life following his appearance on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 8 to find love and finally achieve true happiness.

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