Fans Say They Spotted Matilda in Alabama — Did She Secretly Make It to America After All?

For months, the story of Niles Valentine and Matilda Nti has seemed stuck in one place: she is in Ghana, he is in Alabama, and the visa that was supposed to bring them together keeps not happening. But a new rumor sweeping fan communities could flip that entire story on its head. According to multiple fans online, Matilda has already been seen in the United States — in Niles’s own hometown.

If true, it would be the biggest plot twist of their 90 Day Fiancé journey. If false, it is another reminder of how quickly an unverified sighting can set the fandom on fire. Here is everything we know — and everything we do not.

The Alabama Sightings That Started It All

According to a report from 90 Day Fiancé News and Memes (October 12, 2026), multiple fans claim they either spotted Niles and Matilda together or heard about someone who saw the couple in Mobile, Alabama, where Niles lives. The alleged sightings mainly took place in early 2026.

One fan post shared in the report says someone saw “them both in Alabama recently at a gas station,” while other commenters chimed in that they had heard the couple lives in Alabama, with one specifically naming Mobile, AL. None of the people spreading the rumor have provided a photograph or video, so for now it remains an unconfirmed rumor rather than proof.

Why This Would Change Everything

The timing is what makes fans pay attention. Early 2026 would fit with the period surrounding the couple’s wedding and the expected processing of Matilda’s spousal visa. If her application was approved, she could already be living in the United States with her husband — even while the season airing now still shows them continents apart.

That would also reframe the story fans have been arguing about for weeks. Niles reportedly raised around $16,000 from fans through a GoFundMe campaign — double his original $8,000 goal — to cover the costs of bringing Matilda to America, according to TV Shows Ace. On the current season of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, viewers have instead watched Niles spoil Matilda in Ghana, buy her a car, and eventually decide to move to Ghana to be with her. That is why some fans have questioned what happened to the donations, while others have defended the couple and the messy realities of international relationships.

The Other Side: No Photo, No Proof

Skeptics have a strong case too. Reality TV sightings without a single photo are notoriously unreliable, and the couple themselves have not confirmed anything. Neither Niles nor Matilda has publicly addressed the Alabama claims, and TLC has said nothing about Matilda’s real-life whereabouts. Until someone produces evidence — or the upcoming The Other Way Tell All finally provides answers — the sightings are just that: sightings.

What to Watch Next

For now, the fandom is split into two camps. One side believes the Alabama sightings are the happy ending this couple has been working toward all along — and that the season we are watching is simply behind real life. The other side wants receipts before rewriting the story. Both sides will be watching the rest of the season — and especially the Tell All — for the one thing that settles it: Matilda herself, on camera, saying where she lives now.

So, what do you think? Are the Alabama sightings real, or is this just another case of unverified reality TV tea? Are you Team “She’s Already in Alabama” or Team “Show Me the Photo”? Drop your verdict in the comments — and tell us what proof would finally convince you.