Times When Paul & Karine's Dynamic Really Worried 90 Day Fiancé Fans
John Shaw
Updated on October 05, 2026
Most 90 Day Fiancé viewers are always on the edge while watching Paul and Karine Staehle’s controversial storyline unfold on different spin-offs.
Former 90 Day Fiancé stars Paul and Karine Staehle are one of the most chaotic pairs ever to appear on the show, and they have shared some of the most controversial moments that have left many fans feeling worried. The ex-couple first appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 1, during which they fell in love. However, things took a drastic turn once the problems between the couple became more evident. After getting married, the trust between Paul and Karine completely diminished, which caused them to have various marital issues that involved things like cheating allegations and restraining orders.
The duo has split up multiple times throughout the last few years, only to get back together. However, it now seems that Paul and Karine are finally done with each other. The Brazilian native Karine recently gave a happy update on social media, revealing that she is enjoying her new cosmetology course. While Paul and Karine have officially broken up, it is hard for 90 Day Fiancé viewers to forget the absolute crazy moments they shared over the years.
One moment when fans were worried for Karine and Paul was when she accused him of physically and sexually assaulting her, leading her to run away from his home. Fans, who knew about the Kentucky native's criminal past, expected him to assault his wife out of lust or anger. However, as it turns out, everything Karine had said before running away was a complete lie. A few months later, Karine apologized to her husband for falsely accusing him of sexual assault and domestic violence. Fans were stunned by the revelation and turned against Karine. Some 90 Day Fiancé viewers were even offended by the former reality star for manipulating the sensitive topic of domestic abuse.
In late 2021, Karine was seen assaulting Paul in a leaked surveillance video. In the clip, fans could see her grabbing her husband by his hair and pushing him down on the couch. What made fans even more worried was that the abuse occurred in front of the couple's first son, Pierre, who is just three years old. Countless viewers saw this heartbreaking camera footage, and most agreed that it was time for the couple to split up. An Instagram user wrote (via Foxtech Marketing), "If I were him, I'd be filing for a divorce right this second." Another user commented, "Ummm I am not a Paul supporter, but in all seriousness, is he OK?"
When Karine went missing for the first time, Paul confirmed he tested positive for an STD. This scandalous situation happened in mid-2020 when the 39-year-old reality star was in the hospital waiting for his test results and shared that his wife left with their son. Paul claimed that cops were involved and they were looking for his wife and son. Shortly after that, Karine revealed that she got a full restraining order against her husband. Most fans were certain that a big reason for Paul and Karine's problems had been poverty, and if money weren't an issue, this 90 Day Fiancé duo would probably be in a better place.
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