Yve Arellano & Mohamed Abdelhamed
Status last updated: February 22, 2026
Yve Arellano from New Mexico and Mohamed Abdelhamed from Egypt appeared on 90 Day Fiancé Season 9. Mohamed came to the US on a K-1 visa. After marriage, their relationship deteriorated rapidly over religious and cultural differences, with Mohamed attempting to control Yve's lifestyle. They divorced. Mohamed later appeared on other franchise content.
Where Are They Now?
Yve Arellano
American
Yve Arellano is an Albuquerque, New Mexico-based healthcare professional who appeared on Before the 90 Days Season 5 and 90 Day Fiancé Season 9 with Mohamed Abdelhamed from Egypt. The age gap between them and Mohamed's attempts to control her lifestyle and impose religious restrictions were central storylines. They married but divorced. Yve later appeared on Happily Ever After Season 8.
Mohamed Abdelhamed
Egyptian
Mohamed Abdelhamed is an Egyptian man who appeared on Before the 90 Days Season 5 and 90 Day Fiancé Season 9 with Yve Arellano. He came to the US on a K-1 visa. His attempts to impose strict religious and cultural expectations on Yve's lifestyle caused major conflict. The couple married but divorced. Mohamed was widely criticized by viewers and later appeared in additional franchise content.
Relationship Timeline
Yve and Mohamed divorced after culture and religion conflicts
Yve Arellano and Mohamed Abdelhamed married after their appearance on 90 Day Fiancé Season 9 but divorced shortly after. Mohamed's attempts to enforce strict religious practices and control Yve's lifestyle led to an irreparable breakdown. They continued their story on Happily Ever After Season 8 before confirming their divorce.
Yve and Mohamed's divorce finalized; Mohamed appeared on Happily Ever After Season 8
The divorce between Yve Arellano and Mohamed Abdelhamed was finalized in 2023. Mohamed continued his presence in the franchise, appearing on 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? Season 8 in 2023, where he was shown dating other women and navigating life in the US post-divorce. Yve focused on her career and her daughter.
People ↗Yve Arellano confirmed separation from Mohamed Abdelhamed in late 2022
Yve Arellano confirmed her separation from Mohamed Abdelhamed in late 2022, after their story aired on 90 Day Fiancé Season 9. Mohamed had come to the US on a K-1 visa but quickly attempted to impose strict religious restrictions on Yve's lifestyle, demanding she dress more modestly and limit contact with male friends. The cultural and religious incompatibility proved irreconcilable.
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Personal News
Individual updates for each cast member outside the relationship.
Yve Arellano
Yve Arellano files for divorce from Mohamed Abdelhamed following cheating and Green Card scandal
Yve Arellano filed for divorce from Mohamed Abdelhamed on September 22, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a cheating scandal was exposed at the Season 9 Tell All. Screenshots revealed Mohamed had been texting another woman and planning to leave Yve after obtaining his Green Card. Domestic violence charges against Yve were later dismissed by prosecutors.
Mohamed Abdelhamed
Mohamed Abdelhamed linked to new Iranian-American girlfriend after Yve Arellano divorce
After his divorce from Yve Arellano, Mohamed Abdelhamed was spotted with a 26-year-old Iranian-American woman raised Christian who had been living in the U.S. for about a year. The two exchanged affectionate social media comments but did not officially confirm a relationship. Mohamed was working as a cart pusher at Costco in Albuquerque as of mid-2024.
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