Why Geoffrey Paschel From ’90 Day Fiancé’ Is ‘Worst Ex Ever’

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The Unexpected Journey of Geoffrey Paschel into the Netflix Reality Universe

While fans of 90 Day Fiancé might have expected the show’s stars to eventually appear in a dating series like Perfect Match, few anticipated their presence in a true crime docuseries such as Worst Ex Ever. This unexpected twist has brought attention to one of the show’s most controversial figures, Geoffrey Paschel.

Geoffrey first appeared on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 4, where he traveled from Tennessee to Russia to meet his long-distance love, Varya Malina. During that season, viewers also got to know other well-known 90 Day personalities such as Big Ed Brown and Rosemarie Vega, Darcey Silva and Tom Brooks, and Lisa Hamme and Usman Umar. Although the couple left their relationship on vague terms at the end of the season, they later revealed they were engaged, with Varya moving to Tennessee. However, less than two years after the season aired, Geoffrey returned to headlines after being sentenced to 18 years in prison without parole. Now, Worst Ex Ever Season 2 is spotlighting his conviction.

Why Was Geoffrey Paschel Arrested?

Geoffrey was sentenced to 18 years in prison with no chance of parole in 2022. However, the incident leading to his arrest occurred several years earlier. In 2019, he was engaged to Kristen Wilson Chapman. That June, a domestic disturbance was reported after Kristen alleged that Geoffrey had assaulted her. According to the Knox County D.A., “Paschel grabbed the victim by the neck and slammed her head against the wall several times. She was also thrown to the ground and dragged. Paschel took the victim’s cell phone and did not allow her to leave the residence.” His ex-fiancée eventually managed to flee to a neighbor’s house. After three years, the court case concluded with Geoffrey being convicted of kidnapping and assaulting his then-fiancée.

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When Did Geoffrey Paschel and Varya Malina Start Dating?

According to Geoffrey, he and Varya met online in July 2019, just a month after the incident with his ex-fiancée. TLC shared, “The last few years have been rough for Geoffrey. Shortly after his second marriage ended in divorce, he suffered the tragic loss of his son. But life started to look up when he met Varya on an international dating site.”

In March 2020, 90 Day fans made a petition urging TLC to remove Geoffrey from Season 4 and all future appearances “due to current allegations and criminal charges made against him.” In response, Geoffrey posted, “I have been repeatedly asked why I would EVER want to be on a show (the best show FYI) where my life would be put in front of everyone to pick apart—especially with my checkered past. Well, guys, it is MY past. It is MY life. It is MY choice. If we were all the same: thought the same, looked the same, or acted the same, how lame would that be?”

Are Geoffrey Paschel and Varya Malina Still Together?

Yes, Geoffrey and Varya are still together. In 2023, she shared, “As many of you know, my man is currently serving time in prison. Instead of letting this situation hold me back, I’ve chosen to take a different path. I’ve decided to travel more, explore new horizons, and let the world be my guide.”

Two years later, in September 2025, Varya gave her most recent update, sharing photos of Geoffrey writing, “Happy birthday. Even though we can’t celebrate together today, my heart is with you every moment.”

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When Will Geoffrey Paschel Be on Worst Ex Ever?

The story of Geoffrey’s relationship with Kristen Wilson Chapman will be featured in Episode 2 of Worst Ex Ever Season 2, which releases May 6 on Netflix. While Kristen will be in the episode, telling her story, it appears that only footage and photos of Geoffrey will be used.