What Happened to Russ & Paola from 90 Day Fiancé? Latest 2025 Update

Imagine moving from Colombia to a quiet home in Oklahoma—and doing it all under the eye of reality TV cameras. When 90 Day Fiancé first premiered in 2014, one of its most memorable debuting couples was Russ Mayfield, an oilfield engineer from Owasso, Oklahoma, and Paola Mayfield, a budding model from Bucaramanga, Colombia. Russ first met Paola while working overseas, and what began as an international romance soon turned into the high-pressure countdown of the K‑1 visa.

Their Season 1 storyline drew attention not with explosive fights, but with relatable cultural clashes and differing ambitions. Viewers saw Paola struggle with conservative expectations in Oklahoma—from breakfast-table wardrobe critiques to her desire for a modeling career that clashed with Russ’s preference for small-town life. These early moments of tension and compromise made their relationship one of the most talked-about stories of the season and set the stage for everything that followed. And while their journey began with culture shock and growing pains in Oklahoma, fans have always wondered: would Russ and Paola’s love story endure once the cameras stopped rolling, or would those early cracks lead to a split? That question has followed them for over a decade, making their updates some of the most anticipated among the original cast.

Wedding Day

Russ and Paola were married on October 7, 2013, in a ceremony that combined classic tradition with touches of their own personality. Paola walked down the aisle in a white gown with a tiara, carrying a bouquet of vibrant pink lilies, while Russ wore a gray suit with an orange tie and a pink rose boutonniere. The wedding was held at the Tarp Chapel in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, a scenic venue that suited their style perfectly. Memorable photographs from the day—including a kiss just after the ceremony—remain a lasting reminder of the beginning of their life together.

Life After the Show

After their marriage, Russ and Paola settled in Oklahoma, where Russ continued his career in the oil industry. Small‑town life, however, didn’t suit Paola, who longed for bigger opportunities. She persuaded Russ to relocate with her to Miami, a move that marked a turning point in their marriage and opened doors for her to pursue modeling, fitness, and entertainment.

In Miami, Paola explored modeling gigs and even advanced to the second round of Maxim’s “Finest” competition in 2017 before turning her focus more toward fitness. Over the years she built a career as a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, launching health and wellness programs while maintaining a strong social media presence.

Meanwhile, Russ adjusted by seeking engineering work outside of the oilfields, taking on roles that would support their life in Florida. Throughout these changes, their disagreements over career goals, lifestyle choices, and family planning often spilled onto the show and its spinoffs. Yet despite the public ups and downs, Russ and Paola remained together and grew into one of the franchise’s most recognizable couples.

Family and Children

After several seasons of sharing their journey, Russ and Paola welcomed their son, Axel, in January 2019. Becoming parents added another layer to their relationship, as fans watched them adapt to family life while balancing careers. Paola often shared updates about motherhood and her fitness ventures on social media, while Russ embraced his role as a hands‑on dad.

In March 2021, Paola revealed on her YouTube channel that the family had made a major lifestyle change by moving into an RV. She documented the transition from hotel living to settling into the RV, showing the challenges of downsizing, organizing space, and creating a comfortable environment for Axel. The move was presented as a way to gain flexibility, travel, and spend more time together as a family, even though it required sacrifices like smaller closets and constant organization.

By 2025, Axel is enrolled in elementary school, and his parents’ routines are organized around school schedules, extracurricular activities, and family time. Paola continues to expand her work in health, fitness, and professional wrestling, while Russ works in engineering and occasionally appears alongside Paola in her projects. Russ also shares father-son updates online, such as Axel’s first theater outings to films including Lilo & Stitch, Inside Out 2, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie, marking milestones in Axel’s early years. In June 2025, Paola posted a Father’s Day tribute on Instagram, calling Russ “an amazing father” and noting that Axel is lucky to have him—another glimpse into how the family highlights these moments publicly.

Where They Stand Today

In October 2024, Paola shared a major update on her YouTube channel. She revealed that the family had relocated back to Oklahoma City after several years in Florida. The move was partly motivated by practical reasons: repairing and renovating a rental house they had acquired in Oklahoma, as well as seeking more stability after weather challenges in Florida. Paola emphasized that the change allowed them to spend more time with extended family and give Axel a sense of rootedness.

Alongside the move, Paola highlighted personal achievements. She competed on the Amazon Prime reality competition The Goat and proudly announced she had won, describing it as a transformative experience beyond just prize money. She also signed her first professional wrestling contract with WOW – Women of Wrestling, set to appear in Season 3 on Paramount. Paola described these milestones as some of the most fulfilling of her career, balancing entertainment and athletics while staying connected to her 90 Day Fiancé roots.

She also spoke about her long-term goal of adoption, explaining that winnings from The Goat were helping start the process. Paola and Russ had begun exploring adoption options in both Colombia and the United States, while also considering the possibility of expanding their family naturally in the future. At the same time, she continued to develop her fitness app, offering workouts, recipes, and challenges to fans.

On May 14, 2025, Russ marked Paola’s birthday with a heartfelt Instagram post that offered insight into their relationship. He called her “an amazing mother and wife,” praising her strength, love, and “unwavering belief in us” that he said pushes their family to reach its full potential. His public message of appreciation underscored how, despite past challenges, the couple continue to celebrate each other’s roles as partners and parents.

A few weeks later, on June 18, 2025, Russ announced a new personal project: publishing his first children’s book, The Curious Case of the Missing Sock, the opening title in his Sugar Glider Mysteries series. Inspired by the family’s own pet sugar gliders, the book introduces characters Pixel and Pearl as they solve their first case. Russ described the venture as a dream come true and encouraged fans to join him on this creative journey.

April 2025: Day-in-the-Life Update

In an April 2025 vlog, Paola shared a slice of their current routine in Oklahoma City:

• Household & routine: With Russ traveling for work at times, Paola handled deep cleaning and organizing at home, noting the house can “fall apart” when they’re on the road. She starts mornings early (around 6–7 a.m.) with water + lime/lemon + Celtic salt, often fasts until ~11 a.m., and then trains (legs/shoulders) while managing a sensitive lower‑back issue with chiropractic care.
• Pets & chores: She looked after Sky (the family dog), two sugar gliders, and backyard chickens—feeding them between school drop‑offs and workouts.
• Axel’s routine: Breakfasts focus on fruit, nutrient‑dense muffins, and a kid‑friendly protein shake. She sometimes wakes him with his favorite song and shares small mother‑son moments from the school run.
• Work & appearances: Paola promoted upcoming WOW – Women of Wrestling appearances (urging fans to check local listings) and continued building her fitness app (iOS/Android) with workouts, recipes, vlogs, and challenges.

Russ and Paola’s marriage has not always been without challenges, but as of 2025 they are still together. Their daily life now blends family responsibilities, Paola’s expanding career in wrestling, fitness, and her app, and Russ’s steady work in engineering. While drama has occasionally followed them, their relationship has endured the pressures of reality TV and the realities of building a family.

For long‑time fans, the takeaway is clear: more than a decade after Season 1, Russ and Paola are still navigating marriage and parenthood while continuing to grow individually and as a couple.