Gino & Jasmine ignite an open‑marriage mess—new fling, broken rules, and a Vegas curveball (Happily Ever After S9E1)

Season 9 of 90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After wastes no time diving into drama. For Gino and Jasmine, Episode 1 sets the stage with ultimatums, new partners, and rules that collapse almost instantly. Their story mixes marriage therapy, open-relationship experiments, and fiery confrontations—all while Vegas lights up a whole new chapter. This recap breaks down exactly how their relationship went from tense therapy sessions to kisses in an ice bar, making it easy to follow even if you’re new to their saga.

At a glance: Gino says he’s done hurting and leans into the couple’s open‑marriage experiment—by flying to Las Vegas to meet Natalie. Jasmine, meanwhile, is living with gym‑friend Matt, the man she chose for her “physical needs.” Rules are broken, accusations fly, and neither spouse seems ready to let go.

Hook: The deal that blew up

Gino and Jasmine agreed to try an open marriage because they’d stopped being intimate. They set rules (safe sex, boundaries). In Episode 1, we learn Jasmine broke those rules almost immediately with Matt, and Gino kicked her out. He says if Jasmine gets to explore, so does he—so he books a flirty Vegas meetup with Natalie.

Quick refresher: Why they tried “open” in the first place

• Constant fighting left them disconnected.
• In therapy, Jasmine gave Gino an ultimatum: resume sex or open the marriage.
• They chose open marriage with clear guidelines.
• According to Gino, Jasmine broke “every rule” afterward. He changed the locks and stopped communicating.
• Jasmine mentioned they had gone “like eight months” without intimacy before agreeing to open things up—one of the biggest stress points in their marriage.

Where things stand: Legally married, emotionally estranged, and living apart—Jasmine at Matt’s, Gino on a plane to Vegas.

Jasmine’s side: “It’s temporary—I still love my husband.”

• Jasmine insists she did not cheat before the agreement and blames outside influence for Gino’s suspicions.
• She calls the Matt arrangement purely physical, not romantic, and believes she and Gino can still fix their marriage.
• Scenes at Matt’s place show friction (coffee quips, clutter jokes) and Jasmine’s anxiety: she’s not unpacking because she expects to go back to Gino. She’s devastated he changed the locks and won’t talk.

Key takeaway: Jasmine frames this as a marriage on pause, not over. Her goal is reconciliation—even as she keeps seeing Matt.

Gino’s side: “If she can have fun, so can I.”

• Gino paints the open marriage as Jasmine’s idea that he accepted under strict rules (esp. safe sex—he even confirmed that with Matt).
• After the rules were broken, he says he can’t be intimate with Jasmine, but he still wants intimacy—just not with her right now.
• He meets Natalie in Las Vegas: ice bar date, playful shots (yes, the infamous “t‑shot”), hand‑holding, and a first kiss. He gushes about how positive and easy she feels compared with Jasmine.

Red flag: Gino hasn’t told Natalie he’s in an open marriage—only that he kicked his “wife” out. He plans to “come clean later,” which sets up a truth bomb.

The Vegas date: chemistry and omissions

• Natalie is warm, flirty, and openly into Gino (she even jokes she prefers bald men).
• They bundle up at the ice bar, take novelty shots, and share a mutual attraction. Gino says it’s the best kiss he’s had in a long time.
• In confessionals, Gino admits he’s riding the high but knows he must reveal the open‑marriage detail soon.

What this means: Gino is emotionally repositioning. The more he bonds with Natalie, the harder reconciliation with Jasmine becomes—especially if Natalie feels blindsided by the full story.

Matt’s role: the rule‑breaker or convenient scapegoat?

• Matt recounts a three‑way call where all agreed to the open arrangements and says he’s fine as long as Gino is.
• To Matt, this is uncomplicated: he’s not seeking romance, just casual time with Jasmine.
• His presence, however, is the main trigger for Gino’s anger and the lock change.

Bottom line: Whether Matt “broke the rules” or Jasmine did, trust is the real casualty.

Timeline (Episode 1)

1. Therapy ultimatum ➜ open marriage with rules.
2. Jasmine + Matt cross lines; Gino changes locks.
3. Jasmine moves in with Matt, says it’s temporary; she wants Gino back.
4. Gino flies to Vegas to meet Natalie and explores his own side of “open.”
5. They flirt, kiss, and he withholds the full truth (for now).

What each person wants right now

• Jasmine: To reconcile; for Gino to believe her version (no pre‑agreement cheating) and to end the separation.
• Gino: To feel desired and respected; to test the open‑marriage terms on his own; to avoid the constant fighting.
• Natalie: Fun, connection—and honesty once she hears the whole story.
• Matt: Keep things casual and drama‑free.

Stakes heading into Episode 2

• Truth bomb clock: When Gino tells Natalie he’s still married in an open setup, does she stay or bolt?
• Rulebook rewind: Can Gino and Jasmine agree on what the rules were—and who broke them?
• Trust vs. jealousy: The more Gino enjoys Natalie, the harder Jasmine’s reconciliation path gets.
• Living‑situation reality: Jasmine can’t live in limbo forever. Does she go home, or does Gino file for separation?

Final takeaway (Ep. 1)

This premiere reframes Gino and Jasmine as two people using “open” for very different reasons: Jasmine to keep the marriage afloat while meeting unmet needs, Gino to escape conflict and feel wanted again. Until they replace ultimatums with clarity and honesty—especially with Natalie in the mix—their open marriage looks less like a solution and more like a countdown to a bigger explosion.