90 Day Fiance: The Other Side couple Gabriel Pabon and Isabel Posada love story came to a surprising ending. Gabe is a 33-year-old from Florida who found love in Colombia and decided to move there in season 4. Gabe was in a relationship with Isabel, who was a single mother of two children. Gabe is the franchise’s first transgender cast member and impressed fans with his innovative business where he sold underwear to female-to-male transgender people who haven’t had butt surgery. Isabel quit her job to help Gabe open his business in Colombia.
Gabe and Isabel have had fans rooting for their success since day one. They had a unique storyline and Isabel was praised for understanding her partner’s needs and accepting Gabe. They had a fairytale wedding, although Gabe’s sister Monica stirred up trouble by refusing to attend. During the Tell All was when Isabel complained about Gabe flirting with other women and visiting bars in Colombia with his friend. Isabel seemed insecure at the time. However, did this lead to the situation Gabe and Isabel currently find themselves in?
How did Gabe meet Isabel?
Gabe took his Get More Proud Wear (GMP Wear) business to Colombia
Gabe went to Colombia in search of a supplier for his brand’s underwear. Gabe met Isabel while looking for a supplier. They met at a mutual friend’s house. Gabe felt his heart melt when he saw Isabel for the first time. There was immediate chemistry and he believed there was a “string”It was bringing them together. They went out that night where they kissed, hugged and danced, but Isabel refused to have sex with Gabe. However, Gabe was relieved, as he had not told Isabel that he was trans.
“I can’t stay away from this woman. I love Izabel.”
The morning after meeting Isabel, Gabe thought about telling her he was trans. He texted her and she said it was okay because she saw him as a man. Gabe thought things couldn’t have worked out better in his favor. Gabe moved to Medellín a few months later, where he rented an apartment and arranged for Isabel to live with him. He had been going back and forth ever since. Gabe was moving permanently to Colombia because he didn’t want to be away from Isabel anymore.
Gabe wanted to move to Colombia
Gabe wanted to build a new life with Isabel
Gabe was doing it”official.” Even his sewing machines went with him to Colombia. Gabe was excited about the move, as Colombia was trans-friendly, and he knew about many trans men living in the country. The problem was that Isabel’s parents didn’t know that Gabe was once a woman. They had already accepted Gabe as their future son-in-law and accepted him, but he felt “so bad” because they didn’t know about his past. Gabe said he made a point of not telling everyone he was trans, including some friends.
Gabe’s biggest challenge in marrying Isabel
Gabe was afraid of Isabel’s religious parents
Gabe felt it was important to tell Isabel’s mom and dad because he would become part of the family. Gabe didn’t want them to find out the truth from someone else. He was even confused about whether he should have asked her father for permission to marry Isabel first or tell her he was trans. Isabel was very close to her family and her parents were religious. However, Gabe confessed to Isabel’s parents and They didn’t care at all that he was trans. Gabe remained skeptical of his parents’ decision until the last moment.
Gabe was lovingly accepted after coming out as trans to them. Interestingly, Gabe became suspicious when Isabel’s family had no issues with her sexuality, considering her father was a conservative and religious person. However, Isabel’s father, saying that “should not judge because He is the only one who can judge”, shocked Gabe. He was preparing for the worst and began to think too much about how easily Isabel’s father had accepted him. Isabel tried to convince him that they loved him and therefore accepted him. Maybe it wasn’t anxiety, but rather his intuition that was trying to stop Gabe from marrying Isabel.
Gabe returned to Florida in December 2023
Gabe wasn’t with Isabel on her birthday and their anniversary
Gabe took to YouTube in December 2023 to claim he had lost his phone to someone who ended up hacking his bank account and leaving just 32 cents after cleaning out his savings. He needed to go back to Miami to sort things out with his bank. Furthermore, Gabe overstayed his visa by 44 days and had lived in Miami for four months. He couldn’t be with Isabel to celebrate their wedding anniversary or Isabel’s birthday. However, Gabe showed his ring to the camera to confirm that he was still together with Isabel.
Gabe confirmed his split with Isabel
Gabe said Isabel left him with “nothing”
In March 2024, Gabe announced that he was divorcing Isabel. Gabe was not in a good financial situation as his business was not doing well. He worked 18 hours every day. Gabe claimed that Isabel cheated on him and took everything from him, leaving him with “nothing.”According to Gabe, there was moments when Isabel was missing for weeks and never gave him any explanation for it. Fans asked where she was and Gabe was embarrassed by what she did. He believed in everything Isabel did”it was just an act.“
“I’m tired of making excuses for her.”
Gabe confessed “I wish I never met my wife”
Gabe called Isabel a “cancer person”
In June 2024, Gabe shared an Instagram post where he claimed that Isabel had borrowed his motorcycle without his knowledge and racked up over $1,500 in traffic fines. Gabe had to pay “almost $6,000 in debt” for months of unpaid rent. The money was what Gabe set aside for his business. Gabe enlisted the help of fans who helped him raise more than $2,000 to deal with financial obligations related to an apartment in Colombia where he lived with Isabel. Gabe used it to pay the building management, so they “will not pursue criminal charges” against them.
Gabe commented: “WHEN IS THIS GOING TO END?! I swear she is the most cancerous person I have ever met. KARMA IS GOING TO BE VERY HARD.”
How Isabel responded to Gabe’s accusations
Isabel accused Gabe of being hungry for fame
Isabel posted her own story in response to Gabe’s wild claims about her. She called Gabe “fake and manipulative” and asked fans to explain why she found such a person in her life (via you/these are my flaws) “Someone explain to me why in life we meet such false and manipulative people… and yet they believe and support them.” Isabel seemed to regret having trusted and believed in him. She added that one should not let it be “used by someone who lies even about himself.She accused Gabe of seeking drama and fame and added a “electronic warfare” gif for the slide.
Will Gabe get back together with Isabel?
Will Gabe date someone new now?
Gabe did a Q&A session with his 90 Day Fiance: The Other Side fans on Instagram in October 2024, where someone asked if he was divorced yet. Gabe replied: “No.” He also confirmed that he was not living with Isabel at the moment. Gabe is traveling to Medellín again and often shares content with her franchise friend Jeymi Noguera on Instagram. Gabe said he is “not ready” to date again, but then again, he’s “never ready” and thinks that if he happens to like someone, he will “go with it.”
90 Day Fiance: The Other Side airs Mondays at 9pm EST on TLC.
Source: Gabriel Pabon/YouTube, you/these are my flaws/Reddit, Gabriel Pabon/Instagram
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way is a reality television series that documents the lives of American citizens who move abroad to marry their foreign partners. As they navigate cultural differences and the challenges of adapting to new environments, each couple faces unique obstacles as they strive to meet the 90-day wedding deadline. The series offers an intimate look at the complexities of international relations and the sacrifices involved.
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June 3, 2019
- Seasons
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6
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TLC
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