90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? star Michael Ilesanmi is finally revealing what happened to his GoFundMe fundraiser which he used to raise over $50,000. Michael escaped Angela Deem’s house in February 2024 after arriving in the U.S. a few weeks ago in December 2023. Michael cited alleged physical and mental abuse as reasons for leaving. He currently lives in Texas and needed money for his legal fees after he learned about Angela filing for an annulment. Michael requested fans to donate $25,000, but he came across as greedy when he refused to disable the fundraiser until he collected $52,157.

Michael posted a video announcing he had finally “closed” the GoFundMe. Michael started by reaching out to his “family” and letting them know he appreciated everyone who contributed to his fundraiser. Michael assured them that the money was going towards the “right cause” and thanked them for supporting him in his legal battle. He said that while his GoFundMe was no longer active, fans could keep showing their support through his social media platforms. Michael also revealed he’s soon launching a YouTube channel. He signed off with, “Remember better is no good enough, the best is yet to come.”

What Michael Ilesanmi’s Fundraiser Success Means For His Legal Battle

Michael Is Using The Money For The Right Reasons

Michael had initially requested $50,000 but changed the amount when he started getting backlash from viewers. He said he wanted to hire an expensive attorney after Angela filed to annul their four-year marriage. Angela went on TikTok and asked America to wake up. She told her fans that they were being scammed by Michael. She asked them to give their money to people with sick kids, sick moms, or veterans. However, as Angela saw the amount that Michael was collecting, she boldly claimed she owned half of everything in Michael’s name, including the GoFundMe money, since they were still married.

Angela also got her cast member supporters to spread false rumors about Michael using the money with ulterior motives. A photo of Michael standing next to a Mercedes-Benz was circulated online with Loren Brovarnik and Scott Wern suggesting that Michael had used the GoFundMe money to purchase the expensive car. Michael assured fans that the car belonged to a friend. Michael hired Andrea M. Johnson of Vayman & Teitelbaum from Georgia to represent him. The attorney has experience with immigration and family law, which is what Michael needed.

Our Take On Michael Ilesanmi’s Fundraiser Success

What Michael Needs The Money For

Michael is confident about getting a divorce from Angela and getting to legally stay in the country. Michael wants fans to know that he will never cheat them of their money. The only reason that 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? star Michael has been painted as a fraud is because he left Angela after coming to America. However, Michael deserves to be happy and has been receiving support from people who don’t even know him in real life. The fundraiser money will just be a stepping stone as he builds a new life for himself as a “Paradise man.”