Biniyam Shibre shared insight on why his first marriage to an American woman named Bria failed on a July 2020 episode of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way. The TV personality explained Bria’s reasons for leaving after being questioned by then-girlfriend Ariela Weinberg’s mother, Janice, about his past. Keep reading to find out why he and his former flame called it quits.
What Happened With Biniyam and His First Wife?
Biniyam didn’t go into too much detail about their split, but the TLC alum said he was “confused” about Bria’s decision to part ways following the birth of their son, Simon. The Ethiopia native confessed he did ruffle her feathers by talking to another woman, although he said they were just friends.
To make amends, he apologized to Bria, claiming he “didn’t do anything wrong.” She ultimately blocked him, according to the season 2 star, and has since raised their son in the United States.
Biniyam shared rare photos of his firstborn in October 2021, captioning his post, “I can’t believe how much my son has grown. I miss him every single day. I can’t wait to give him a hug and kiss. I can’t wait to hear him call me dad. Please pray for me.”
How Did Biniyam Respond to Janice’s Question About Using Ariela?
Janice wanted the truth and nothing but the truth during their conversation about his previous relationship with a U.S. citizen. “You were married to an American,” she pointed out during the previous episode. “You find another American, and now, you’re having a baby with another American. I mean, is your plan to come to the United States?”
Biniyam said he was absolutely not using her daughter for a green card.
When Did Ariela First Come Clean About Her Man’s Marriage?
The reality star opened up about Biniyam’s past marriage while gathering with her loved ones at their home in the same episode. Ariela had been divorced before, so she was very understanding.
“Biniyam was previously married to an American woman and our stories bear some similarities,” the freelance writer and editor revealed during a confessional. “She also got pregnant early on in their relationship.”
Ariela also said they were not on speaking terms post-breakup. “She returned to the U.S. with their son, and he hasn’t seen his son face to face since.”
To Whom Was Ariela Previously Wed?
The New Jersey native met her ex-husband, Leandro, while living abroad in Argentina. After hitting it off, they wed, which allowed him to obtain a spousal visa and relocate to the United States. The exes separated seven years later and finalized their divorce in 2018.
Are Ariela and Biniyam Still Getting Married?
Fans watched Biniyam propose to Ariela in Ethiopia during the season 2 finale of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way after welcoming their son, Aviel, in December 2019. As of now, they have not set an official date to get hitched.
“Bini wants a big fat Ethiopian wedding and I don’t know,” Ariela told E! News in a September 2021 update. “I wasn’t the little girl that dreamed about, ‘Oh one day I’ll wear a white dress and have all these people around me.’ I was like, ‘OK, one day, I’m going to move to Africa and I’m going to have fun, and I’m going to do all these things, and I’m going to do it alone.’”
“And then, now, I’m engaged and I have a baby,” she added. “It’s been an adjustment period for me to think, ‘OK, my life is a shared life now.’”
Source: InTouch
