Debbie Johnson’s 90 Day Fiance the franchise finally revealed whether she would like to marry her Canadian boyfriend, Tony Starcevich, and take their relationship to the next level. After her husband passed away, the Las Vegas native enjoyed a happy single life and dedicated himself to supporting his son, Colt Johnson, in his different relationships on the show. However, Debbie ultimately decided it was time to step back and allow Colt to conduct his wedding to Vanessa Guerra alone. Debbie realized she needed to focus on herself and find a partner to share her life with.
Debbie appeared in two seasons of 90 Day: The Single Lifewhere she tried dating after being single for over a decade. She transformed her physical appearance and became interested in a Canadian named Tony, who was just a year younger than her. Despite being 70 years old, Debbie traveled to Canada to pursue the man. She left Las Vegas and started living with her new boyfriend. Over time, Debbie reached several new milestones with Tony. She celebrated festivals, adopted pets, traveled to new places and became a social media influencer.
Red flags in Debbie and Tony’s relationship
Tony and Debbie’s fast pace raised some concerns
THE 90 Day Fiance Franchise couple developed a strong connection. However, their relationship had major red flags when they started dating. The first big problem was Debbie and Tony’s different personalities. Debbie preferred being a mother and living a calm life, while Tony liked scary things and collecting items like shelves full of bones. When Debbie saw Tony’s house for the first time, she was scared. That made her I feel like her new boyfriend might have a hidden dark side that he hides from everyone.
Many fans also felt that Tony’s past was a significant red flag. They noticed some of his photos on social media and realized he might have a “racist” tattoo on the back. Happily, Deborah debunked the rumors via Instagram. She told critics to back off and said the tattoo was not racist. Debbie revealed Tony had a Croatian flag on his back, in honor of his home country.. Because Debbie and Tony made big changes to their lives soon after starting a relationship, it seemed like they were moving too fast, which worried some viewers.
When did Debbie and Tony move in together?
Debbie was eager to start the next chapter of her life
Debbie and Tony moved in together soon after falling in love. In 90 Day: The Single Life Season 2, Debbie visits Tony for the second time. She realized how happy she felt in Canada and admitted she was “100 percent sure” about moving from Las Vegas to Tony’s hometown in British Columbia, Canada. Debbie said (via 90 Day Fiance), “I could spend every minute of the hour with you, and I would love it” telling Tony her feelings for him. She added, “I want Tony to be mine forever. I’m in love for the last time in my life.”
Debbie loves this separation from Colt
Debbie and Colt’s relationship improved
Debbie was worried about Colt when she decided to move to Canada. She felt uncomfortable leaving her son in the United States. Fortunately, Debbie’s fear disappeared after she started living with Tony. She realized that spending time away from Colt was a “good stuff.” In 90 day diariesDebbie expressed her feelings towards her son. She said, “Colt and I communicate three or four times a weekmainly in text,” insinuating that distance improved their relationship.
Debbie concluded: “sometimes we call. But I think it’s probably good to have the separation.”
Debbie and Tony were forced to stay apart due to visa issues
Debbie and Tony now live together in Canada
Deborah encountered his fair share of challenges with Tony. In 2023, she experienced a major visa issue that separated her from Tony for months. Debbie begged fans to help her find a good lawyer to handle her case. She also shared many posts, expressing how much she missed Tony. After being denied entry at the Canadian border, Debbie wanted to begin the process of obtaining Permanent Residency. She admitted her mistake, acknowledging that she had “messy and I waited a little too long.” Fortunately, Debbie was able to enter Canada in early 2024.
Debbie and Tony prefer to stay in Canada
Tony is not moving to the US
Debbie and Tony have traveled to many new places, but they feel most at ease and happy at Tony’s home in Canada. In February, Deborah shared a Valentine’s Day post expressing her feelings for Tony. She said, “2 years ago today Tony asked me to move in with him. I said yes I love you @rose.tattoo1977 I’ll be home soon.” Debbie referred to Tony’s house as her house and called her pets hers. “babies”, indicating that she already considered Tony part of her family. It seems highly unlikely that the couple will move to the United States.
Debbie loves the idea of ​​getting married on TV
Debbie is unlikely to apply for Tony’s K-1 visa
Debbie hasn’t married Tony yet, but she’s changed her stance. Previously, she did not feel the need to marry her boyfriend. She felt happy with the way things were going and didn’t show much interest in getting married. Surprisingly, Debbie has since changed her mind. She became more open to the idea of ​​marrying her boyfriend. Recently, an Instagram user said Deborah to have her “TV wedding”, mentioning a 90 Day Fiance spin off. Debbie replied: “ok, that sounds great,” and shared a heart emoji to confirm her interest in marrying Tony.
Debbie expressed a preference to marry Tony in Canada.
When asked if Tony could move to the United States, she responded: “We would still have to go through the same process in reverse. We would prefer to live in Canada.” This indicates she can’t document her marriage journey in one 90 Day Fiance spin off. If Debbie wants to televise her wedding ceremony, she will likely need to attend a different event. 90 Day Fiance spin-off, like 90 Day: The Single Life or 90 Day Fiance: The Other Side.
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