’90 Day Fiancé’s Alina Kozhevnikova Fired Over Past Racist Social Media Posts
etcanada.com“90 Day Fiancé” star Alina Kozhevnikova, the hit franchise’s first little person to be featured on the show, has been fired by TLC due to her past racist social media posts that have resurfaced.
In a statement to ET, TLC said they’ve cut all ties with 27-year-old Alina due to the offensive posts, which mock different races and religions. “TLC discontinued filming with Alina Kozhevnikova following the recent discovery of her past social media statements,” the statement reads. “She will not appear on the upcoming Tell All, any future seasons of the franchise and starting next month, she will no longer appear on “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days”.
TLC does not tolerate racism or discrimination of any kind.” In social media screenshots, Alina, who hails from Russia, reportedly used the N-word multiple times while describing a party she was invited to.
In another post, she wears a traditional Indian dress and reportedly wrote, “Got married today! Became a 134th wife!” Earlier this week, Alina appeared to address the past social media posts on Instagram. “Despite what’s being said about me, my friends, family and those who met me in person know who I really am & who I am not.
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