Are ’90 Day Fiancé’s Geoffrey Paschel & Varya Malina Still Together After ‘Worst Ex Ever’?

Geoffrey Paschel and Varya Malina on '90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days'
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What To Know

  • Geoffrey Paschel is serving a prison sentence for domestic abuse against his ex-fiancée, Kristen Wilson Chapman.
  • He and Varya Malina appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days in 2020.
  • Varya went private on social media after the Worst Ex Ever episode premiered.

Three months after the premiere of Netflix’s Worst Ex Ever Season 2, which followed 90 Day Fiancé star Geoffrey Paschel’s legal troubles in Episode 2, his wife, Varya Malina, has yet to resume her previously active social media content.

Fans of 90 Day Fiancé may recall Geoffrey and Varya, who made their reality TV debut in 2020 on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 4. Two years after the season premiered, Geoffrey was sentenced to 18 years in prison with no chance of parole following a domestic abuse case with his ex-fiancée, Kristen Wilson Chapman.

On May 6, 2026, his ex-fiancée Kristen appeared on Worst Ex Ever, as the subject of Season 2’s Episode 2, titled “Primetime Predator.” There, she looked back at her toxic relationship with Geoffrey from 2017 to 2019. During the episode, she told viewers, “I’ve never spoken with anyone about this… And I just feel like it’s time.”

Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about Geoffrey and Varya’s relationship, whether they’re still together while he’s in prison, and with more recent updates after his Worst Ex Ever spotlight.

Are Geoffrey Paschel and Varya Malina still together?

As of August 2026, Geoffrey and Varya are still together. Varya has yet to publicly comment on Geoffrey’s Worst Ex Ever episode. That said, she was incredibly outspoken about his sentencing prior to the episode. She most recently made a public comment on her relationship with Geoffrey on his birthday in September 2025, writing, “Happy birthday ❤️ Even though we can’t celebrate together today, my heart is with you every moment.” After the episode premiered, both of Varya’s social media accounts were made private.

Varya also appears on Worst Ex Ever in footage from his 2022 court case, where she sat in the front row. The docuseries also revealed that “Varya has been a U.S. permanent resident since 2021. She currently lives in Geoffrey’s Tennessee home, helping care for his dogs and rental properties.”

When did Geoffrey and Varya meet?

According to Before the 90 Days, Varya met in person for the first time in July 2019. Geoffrey revealed that they met online in early 2019. At the time, Geoffrey had already been divorced four times.

Was Geoffrey dating Varya at the same time as Kristen?

Geoffrey proposed to Kristen in March 2019, after he began his relationship with Varya online. The assault against Kristen for which Geoffrey was ultimately arrested happened on June 9, 2019, resulting in their split. Just a month later, on July 11, Geoffrey flew to Russia to meet Varya and film Before the 90 Days.

What has Varya said about Geoffrey’s arrest?

Varya has spoken publicly about Geoffrey’s arrest multiple times. In a video posted on March 21, 2025, she detailed his life in prison, breaking down the conditions in Trousdale Turner Correctional Center. She also revealed that she is allowed to visit him for a total of three hours every other week.

In 2023, Varya started creating travel content. She shared, “As many of you know, my man is currently serving time in prison. Instead of letting this situation hold me back, I’ve chosen to take a different path. I’ve decided to travel more, explore new horizons, and let the world be my guide. Traveling has become my therapy, my escape, and my ultimate source of inspiration. And now, I want to share this mindset with all of you on my group trips.”

Worst Ex Ever, Season 2, Streaming Now, Netflix

90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Streaming Now, HBO Max