Statler’s Revenge Makeover Leaves Fans Worried – Is Her War with Dempsey Behind Her Shocking Transformation?
90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way star Statler Riley’s rapid weight loss is concerning, and it looks like she’s doing it all to move on from cheater Dempsey Wilkinson. Statler and Dempsey began their reality TV adventure together with 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 6. Statler revealed she had ADHD and that she wasn’t looking for long-term love before she met Dempsey on a dating app. Statler also wanted to move away from her life in America, so dating someone in the UK so she could settle down there was a great idea.
Statler got into trouble as she didn’t tell Dempsey about her plans. Despite the initial hiccups, Statler and Dempsey were together when they returned to TOW season 7. Dempsey had quit her job and Statler was paying for the van they lived in as a part of their new “van life” in Europe. However, just before the season premiere, Statler claimed Dempsey had cheated on her with a woman who was her friend. Statler also accused Dempsey of using her to buy the van, which left her in debt.
Statler Started A Weight Loss Journey A While Back
Statler Started Taking Weight Loss Seriously Again After Her Breakup
Statler hasn’t been documenting her weight-loss journey on her Instagram like most of 90DF cast members, including Dempsey. In March 2018, Statler had posted before and after photos to document her weight-loss progress. Statler shared a mirror selfie to compare her physical transformation from March 2017 to March 2018. The photos revealed how much Statler had changed within just a year through dieting and exercise. Statler bought a pair of pink shorts in 2017. She was unable to even squeeze a thigh into them but had a “goal to one day wear them.”
Statler had seemingly gained some weight back during her 90 Day Fiancé debut.
She wasn’t overweight, but there was some fullness to her face which has now been replaced by sharper features. Statler’s weight loss started getting attention after her TOW comeback. A Reddit user tinypepa had noticed how different Statler looked in talking headshots from the same episode. The OP observed that some of the clips for the confessional were filmed much later after the season was over, but Statler had to dress up in the same clothes and wear the same hairstyle for continuity purposes.
Statler May Be Out For Revenge
Statler Is Chanelleing Her Pain Into Fitness
The consensus was that the bits in which Statler had a smaller face with high cheekbones and a more sculpted and defined facial structure were filmed once season 6 was wrapped up. Statler and Dempsey spent Dempsey’s birthday in February in Langwaki. In the same month, when a follower asked Statler if she and Dempsey were together, she’d said, “Yes,” However, by May 2024, Statler started posting cryptic messages on social media that alluded to her split. Statler mentioned she was heartbroken and, in June 2024, called her girlfriend a scam artist and accused Dempsey of cheating on her.
Moving on after being cheated on in a relationship is not easy. Everyone finds their own ways to cope with heartbreak. Statler might have decided to reinvent herself. Statler decided to hit the gym and channel all of her angry energy into getting her best body. It might have become a healthy distraction for Statler, so she could increase her feel-good hormones to move on from Dempsey’s infidelity with ease. Statler’s not only managed to heal herself mentally, but she’s also getting stronger physically. She often shares selfies where she flexes her muscles and flaunts her toned physique.
Statler’s also been more physically active than ever. Now a solo traveler and digital nomad, Statler is free to engage In activities that she finds interesting and loves, without Dempsey pushing her to do things that Statler finds overwhelming. Statler films herself hiking and riding bikes. Statler might take a while to be able to forgive Dempsey for lying to her, cheating on her, and misusing her money, but in the meantime, it shouldn’t also be the one thing on her mind. However, it’s not healthy to use anger or revenge as motivation to work out.
Statler Doesn’t Need To Be Thinner Than This
Fans Have Started To Support Statler Now
Working out is therapeutic. It can act as an outlet and a stress reliever and her anger towards Dempsey could be pushing Statler to go through what’s been weighing her down. Still, Statler is perfect the way she is and if she still has revenge on her mind while working out, it could be emotionally draining. Statler could take a break from taking out her anger on the treadmill and find other ways to heal. Statler’s dramatic glow-up might already be making Dempsey feel sorry. Statler’s confidence is also something that scares Dempsey, who’s yet to address Statler’s accusations publicly.