The mother of The Other Way star Joanne says her daughter is keeping her marriage a secret

In this 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell All episode, a traditional seasonal spectacle in which cast members confront their most controversial decisions, brought Joanne and Sean’s family drama to the forefront.

The show, which follows international couples as they navigate their love across borders and cultural differences, often delivers surprising revelations. However, Joanne and Sean’s secret wedding saga raised eyebrows even by 90 Day Fiancé standards.

“After meeting him, I know why my daughter has jumped over the pond so many times!”

These words from Joanne’s mother, Donna, set the tone for a revelation 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell-All Episode. With a mix of humor and annoyance she continued:

‘I liked him. I liked him, and I don’t blame him for anything Joanne kept from me.”

Despite her newfound appreciation for her Irish son-in-law Sean, Donna couldn’t hide the pain caused by her daughter’s two-year secret marriage.

How did Joanne’s mother react to her daughter’s secret wedding reveal? 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way?

When the truth finally came out, Donna’s reaction was a rollercoaster of emotions.

“When did you get married?” she asked.

Joanne’s defense that “people walk away all the time” did little to soften the blow. Donna felt blindsided and doubted her position in the relationship:

‘What kind of respect do I get in this relationship? I’m his mother-in-law.’

Despite her initial anger, Donna’s heart eventually softened. She shared the following and acknowledged that healing would take time:

“I always felt like we had a very close relationship, and I was very hurt by Joanne. She never, as far as I know, kept any secrets from me. So this has hurt me a lot,”

The secret-keeping didn’t stop with Donna. Joanne’s sons Joey (18) and Jesse (12) did not know for two years that their mother had tied the knot. While Joanne headed to Ireland for some romantic encounters, the boys stayed with their father in New York, completely unaware of their new stepfather’s existence.

Joanne justified this decision because she wanted to make sure Sean would be a good fit for her family before dropping the stepdad bomb on him 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way.

Who is still in the dark?

Sean’s daughter Bella, who lives in Ireland, was also left out. During the 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell All, Sean revealed that he lied to Bella about his trip to the United States and told her he was going to England instead. This revelation raised questions about Sean’s transparency and his willingness to prioritize honesty in his relationships.

Bella is still unaware of many details surrounding her father’s wedding, which further complicates the situation. Sean’s explanation during the 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way Tell-All – by dismissing concerns by suggesting Bella had insisted on accompanying him – left some viewers scratching their heads.

It also proved off-putting to viewers that when asked what he thinks about his daughter finding out while watching the movie. 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way In the Tell All episode, he simply shrugged them off.

Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of this family saga is that Joanne’s father is completely oblivious to his daughter’s marriage.

During the Tell-All, he was reportedly in the next room while Donna participated remotely, creating a situation worthy of a sitcom plot. Joanne’s fear that her father would not forgive her has kept this secret intact, but whether this strategy will prove successful remains to be seen.

As this multinational family works through their complicated dynamics, one thing is certain: their story proves that love knows no boundaries – and apparently no secrets either. While Donna has made peace with her surprising son-in-law, the journey toward complete family harmony continues, with one very important revelation still waiting in the wings.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way is available to stream on Max.