When the Season 2 premiere of 90 Day: Hunt For Love dropped on October 5, sharp-eyed fans of the franchise immediately noticed something was off with the cast lineup. Seven returning franchise alumni were officially announced to navigate the dating pool in Puerto Rico, but one familiar face was strangely absent from the promotional roster: Razvan Ciocoi.
What made his missing name even more perplexing was the footage itself. While Razvan was left out of the official cast photo shoots, press releases, and graphic lineups, he briefly popped up in the season’s trailer. That discrepancy left long-time viewers asking a very obvious question: Why would TLC feature the Romanian reality star in the video teaser if he isn’t actually part of the official Season 2 group?
As it turns out, the answer may point to an off-camera incident that completely altered post-production.
A Quick Flashback to Season 6
Viewers first met Razvan, now 29, during Season 6 of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days. At the time, the 26-year-old Romanian social media creator and actor was dating 31-year-old Amanda Wilhelm, an American widowed mother of two who had lost her husband to cancer.
Their storyline centered on Amanda traveling to Romania after four months of online courtship to see if their virtual romance could translate into real life. However, the connection buckled under pressure. As the season unfolded, clear differences emerged regarding their priorities, with Razvan heavily focused on expanding his career as an influencer while Amanda sought stability for her family. By the time Part 2 of their Tell All special aired, the two confirmed they had officially parted ways.
Since their split, both have moved on. Amanda entered a new relationship and welcomed another baby girl, while Razvan continued to build his digital presence, amassing over 58,000 followers on Instagram.
What Allegedly Happened in Puerto Rico?
According to reports from prominent franchise blogger Shabooty back in June, Razvan did originally travel to Puerto Rico to film Hunt for Love Season 2. However, production reportedly cut his stint short before filming wrapped.
Allegations surface that Razvan was sent home early after reportedly using a racial slur during a confrontation with fellow cast member Jamal Menzies. Neither Razvan nor Jamal has publicly commented on or confirmed these allegations.
Adding fuel to the speculation, Amanda dropped three teapot emojis in the comment section of Shabooty’s original report—a subtle nod well-known in social media culture as “spilling the tea.”
Editing Around a Controversy
Season 1 of Hunt For Love featured an even number of eight returning cast members. The presence of Razvan in the early teaser footage strongly suggests that production originally planned for another eight-person setup for Season 2.
If the reported conflict occurred mid-production, editors were likely forced to make major adjustments after filming concluded. Rather than scrapping entire episodes, network producers appear to have edited the season to minimize Razvan’s presence, leaving him out of the official publicity push entirely while leaving trace amounts of him in early promotional video cuts.
TLC has historically taken a zero-tolerance stance toward cast members involved in racial controversies, previously severing ties with talent or editing them out of upcoming broadcasts following similar incidents. The network has not released an official statement regarding Razvan’s status or the rumors surrounding his exit.
For now, Razvan continues to post regularly to his social media channels without addressing his brief appearance in the trailer or his absence from the official billing. Whether the network addresses his sudden exit on-screen during the season—or simply lets his footage fade away—remains to be seen as Season 2 continues to unfold.
