Statler Riley Embraces Self-Worth After Split from Dempsey Wilkinson on “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way”

Statler Riley of "90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way" criticizes ex Dempsey Wilkinson, revealing their split prior to season 6 and her new self-worth, after leaving the franchise and alleging neglect and infidelity.
SummaryStatler Riley from “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” has openly criticized her ex, Dempsey Wilkinson, as their relationship ends in season 6. Statler, a Texan, met Dempsey from England on a dating app, and although initially charmed, their relationship faced challenges. Statler revealed they had split before the season aired. She has since left the franchise and expressed on Instagram that she now recognizes her self-worth. Statler accused Dempsey of neglecting her needs and alleged infidelity. Despite sacrificing her reality TV career for Dempsey, Statler has found happiness and may choose to keep her future private. “90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days” airs Sundays on TLC.

“90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” star Statler Riley has taken a swipe at Dempsey Wilkinson as the sixth season chronicles the demise of their relationship. Statler, a 33-year-old from Texas, encountered Dempsey from Darlington, England, through a dating app. She was charmed by Dempsey’s accent and initially withheld her intention to relocate to England when they first met. Although Dempsey agreed to Statler’s move, she also proposed trying out van life. However, viewers are already aware that their storyline concludes tragically for Statler from Irving.

Statler disclosed that she and Dempsey parted ways long before “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” season 6 aired, effectively spoiling their narrative.

Since then, Statler has announced her departure from the franchise and has not shied away from critiquing her former partner on Instagram. In a recent post, Statler declared that she has finally recognized her self-worth now that she’s no longer with someone who didn’t appreciate her. She shared several photos from her recent trip to Toronto, captioning the album, “A crazy thing happens when you finally see your worth. Suddenly, everyone else does too.” Among the pictures was a selfie with a mysterious woman. Statler also listed the countries she has visited, with Canada being the 19th.

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#### Dempsey’s Actions Undermined Statler’s Self-Worth

In her Instagram caption, Statler conveyed that Dempsey’s behavior didn’t align with her expectations for the relationship. Despite Statler’s significant contributions, Dempsey failed to acknowledge the sacrifices she made. She neglected Statler’s needs, even after knowing she has ADHD and is autistic. Dempsey prioritized her own convenience, altering plans without considering Statler’s feelings. The breaking point came when Dempsey allegedly cheated with someone she referred to as a friend.

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Dempsey’s inability to grasp the emotional requirements of someone like Statler was evident. The nomadic lifestyle wasn’t Statler’s desire; she agreed to the European trip because it was Dempsey’s dream. Statler needed to prioritize her mental health but placed Dempsey’s wishes above her own. Throughout, she didn’t realize Dempsey’s apparent manipulation. Statler discovered Dempsey’s alleged infidelity during filming but chose to protect her ex-girlfriend’s reputation. She also accused Dempsey of living rent-free in the van while she continued making payments.

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#### Statler Sacrificed Her Reality TV Career for Dempsey, Yet Has Finally Found Contentment

It’s unclear if Statler is seeing someone new post-breakup, and viewers may never find out since she didn’t participate in the “90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way” Tell All. Statler may opt to keep her life private following the show. Betrayed by Dempsey, Statler’s reality TV career suffered as a result. Trust issues always loomed over their relationship, but Statler’s instincts were correct all along. She may have finally chosen to follow her heart and pursue her aspirations.

“90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days” airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.

Source: Statler Riley/Instagram

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way

  • Reality
  • Documentary

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way flips the script on the original series. Couples who have never met face to face and have 90 days to get married switch roles. The Americans in the relationship will now head overseas for their culture shock. India, Mexico, Ethiopia, and Russia are just some countries where the show observes the blossoming (or faltering) 90-day relationship that will end happily ever after or a one-way ticket back home alone.

Seasons
5
Network
TLC
Streaming Service(s)
TLC GO
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90 Day Fiancé