90 Day: The Last Resort fans remain confused about the timeline of Jasmine Pineda’s new relationship with Matt Branistareanu. On the show, she just proposed the idea of an open marriage to Gino Pallazzolo and introduced Matt as a flirty friend. But in real time, Jasmine and Matt recently announced she’s pregnant with their first child together. Given Jasmine’s reluctance to have a baby with Gino until her two older children could move to America, the news was shocking. And it’s left plenty of questions about where Jasmine and Gino stand. Due to contractual agreements, the on-and-off couple have been quiet about their marriage status, as TLC is banking on fans tuning into the show (specifically the reunion) for the details.
But their Last Resort co-star, Josh Weinstein, recently said what was on everyone’s mind when he suggested that Jasmine had been cheating on Gino all along. Jasmine and Matt clearly had chemistry from the beginning, even when she claimed he was only a friend from the gym. Josh theorizes that Jasmine only suggested an open marriage to cover up her cheating – and when you look at the details, he’s likely correct. But unfortunately, the facts are less powerful when they’re coming from Josh. In fact, it’s downright hypocritical when you consider his history with his girlfriend, Natalie Mordovtseva. It’s like the pot calling the kettle black, adding to what may be one of the most dramatic seasons in 90 Day Fiancé franchise history.
Josh Called Jasmine a Master Puppeteer, But So Is He
Josh has commented on Jasmine and Gino’s relationship multiple times recently, and he’s clearly on Gino’s side. Last month, he alleged on social media that Jasmine had been cheating on Gino for some time. He then doubled down on his allegations during a recent appearance on The Sarah Fraser Show podcast, calling her a “master puppeteer” for suggesting an open marriage so she could bring her affair out into the open without being exposed for infidelity.
“I feel like Jasmine led all of us on at the resort,” Josh alleged. “She came up with this entire story because she was already cheating with Matt before the resort.”
Claiming that Jasmine took Gino for a “ride,” Josh also made it clear he has a bone to pick with Matt. “I want to beat the s**t out of Matt for Gino,” he said. “That’s what I want to do.”
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It remains unclear if Jasmine actually cheated on Gino, or if they broke up before she got together with Matt. Or the two could have tried an open marriage or even still be in one (though that’d be complicated, given Jasmine confirmed Matt is the father of her baby-on-the-way). Josh seems to have some insider knowledge, and fans have seen how close he grew to Gino on The Last Resort, bonding over dating foreign women with strong (and loud) personalities. If Jasmine did cheat, or even if Josh just has reason to believe she did, then his words are understandable – most people would have choice words to defend a friend who had been cheated on.
Josh’s Hypocrisy Is Impossible to Ignore
But the big issue here is how hypocritical Josh is. He can’t be angry at Jasmine’s (alleged) actions without being angry at his own. His loyalty has been called into question multiple times during his relationship with Natalie. The more he talks about their relationship, the sketchier he seems. Just on this season of The Last Resort, he admitted to never having Natalie over to his house, let alone introducing her to his kids, even though they’ve been dating for three years. He would leave the resort without warning, offering vague excuses for why he had to go. And when he returned, Natalie wasn’t even the first person he talked to.
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Josh’s behavior isn’t just suspicious – he’s been exposed for being outright inappropriate. One of this season’s biggest bombshells was the revelation that Josh slid into co-star Sophie Sierra’s DMs. Not only was he flirty, but he also tried inviting her on a Las Vegas trip that Natalie knew nothing about. If Josh flirts so openly with Sophie, knowing they’re on a reality show together and she’s married to someone else (Rob Warner, who’s also Josh’s friend), imagine what he does behind the scenes.
Jasmine and Josh Are More Alike Than They’d Like to Admit
When you think about it, Josh’s behavior parallels Jasmine’s in several important ways. Like Josh, her loyalty had already been questioned before the love triangle involving Matt. Remember when she was suspiciously close with her ex-boyfriend? She wouldn’t stop talking about how attractive he was and even moved into the same building as him in Panama (with rent that Gino was paying). Not to mention, she let her ex pay for her to have butt implants before her wedding to Gino.
Jasmine swears nothing was going on with her ex, just as she claimed she was only friends with Matt when she approached Gino about an open marriage. But Josh has sworn he’s just friends with Sophie and others he’s been caught flirting with.
The cast has repeatedly called Josh out for stringing Natalie along, despite her being vocal about wanting marriage and children. He’s tried to defend himself by saying he never promised Natalie anything, and they can’t plan for the future when her wild behavior keeps them in constant conflict. But even that mirrors Jasmine. Gino wanted kids with her—time was of the essence, since she’s in her late 30s and he’s in his 50s. But she insisted on waiting until she could bring her kids to the U.S., which was further complicated when Gino messed up the visa paperwork. However, she wasted no time getting pregnant by someone else, though it only makes her legal situation messier.
Similarly, Natalie wants to marry and have kids with Josh soon, since she’s also in her late 30s. Yet Josh can’t give a good excuse for why he won’t move forward with Natalie but also won’t break up with her – other than the fact that it seems obvious he’s stringing her along while capitalizing on 90 Day Fiancé fame. Maybe he was even shooting his shot with Sophie, hoping they could ditch their partners and stay on the show together.
People who are quick to accuse often have something to hide. Josh has repeatedly slammed Jasmine for allegedly cheating on Gino, even though the public still doesn’t know the truth. Maybe he feels confident calling her out because he sees himself in her. Maybe it triggered something in him since he knows how bad that behavior is, and seeing how much it hurt Gino reminded him of the pain he’s caused Natalie.
Josh should probably focus his energy on his own relationship rather than meddling in anyone else’s, since he clearly has a lot to work through, as shown on The Last Resort. But it seems like he has some extra time on his hands now – Natalie may have finally come to her senses about what a tool he is. Josh recently confirmed on social media that he and Natalie are no longer together and that he’s now dating someone else in the 90 Day Fiancé franchise. But he didn’t give details, leaving plenty of reasons for viewers to tune into the tell-all to get the full scoop.
90 Day: The Last Resort is available to stream on TLC in the U.S.
