Tiffany Franco & Ronald Smith
Status last updated: February 22, 2026
Tiffany and Ronald divorced after a turbulent relationship defined by Ronald's gambling addiction and criminal history, and the difficulties of living between the United States and South Africa. Tiffany has a son Daniel from a previous relationship, and she and Ronald have a daughter together, Carley. They attempted reconciliations but ultimately parted ways. Tiffany later moved on and remarried.
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Tiffany Franco
American
Tiffany Franco is a Maryland-based esthetician who traveled to South Africa to be with Ronald Smith despite his gambling addiction and criminal background. She has a son, Daniel, from a previous relationship, and she and Ronald have a daughter, Carley, together. After multiple separations, they divorced. Tiffany has since remarried.
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South African
Ronald Smith is a South African man with a history of gambling addiction and a criminal record that prevented him from obtaining a US visa. He met American Tiffany Franco and they married in South Africa. They have a daughter, Carley, together. His struggles with addiction and behavior were central to their storyline across multiple shows. The couple divorced.
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Tiffany and Ronald divorced after turbulent relationship
Tiffany Franco and Ronald Smith, who first appeared on The Other Way Season 1 in 2019, divorced after years of struggles with Ronald's gambling addiction, criminal record, and visa obstacles separating them between the US and South Africa. They share daughter Carley. Tiffany has since remarried.
Tiffany Franco officially granted divorce from Ronald Smith, wins full custody of Carley
Tiffany Franco was officially granted a divorce from Ronald Smith on April 11, 2025, after filing at the Circuit Court for Frederick County on February 19, 2025. Tiffany was also awarded sole legal and physical custody of their daughter Carley Rose. Ronald confirmed the divorce on social media, calling it 'done and over with.'
Monsters & Critics ↗Tiffany Franco remarried in 2023
Tiffany Franco moved on after her split from Ronald Smith and remarried in 2023. The divorce from Ronald was finalized, allowing Tiffany to start a new chapter. Tiffany appeared on 90 Day: The Last Resort Season 1 in 2023 documenting her relationship journey.
Soap Dirt ↗Tiffany Franco confirmed final split from Ronald Smith in 2022
Tiffany Franco confirmed in 2022 that she and Ronald Smith had permanently separated after multiple on-again, off-again reconciliations. Their relationship was defined by Ronald's gambling addiction and criminal record, which prevented him from obtaining a US visa. They share daughter Carley Rose. Tiffany remained in the US with her children while Ronald stayed in South Africa.
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Ronald Smith
Tiffany Franco granted divorce from Ronald Smith; receives full custody of daughter Carley
Tiffany Franco was officially granted a divorce from Ronald Smith on April 11, 2025, by a Frederick County, Maryland court. She was awarded sole legal and physical custody of their daughter Carley. Ronald, who remains in South Africa, had previously hinted at an engagement to new girlfriend Lauren Fraser in January 2024.
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