90 Day Fiance: How Ariela And Binyiam Ended Up On The Show

Have you ever wondered how your favorite reality stars landed their iconic gigs? Although they don't often disclose how they got their start, 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way star Ariela Weinberg is revealing how she found her way to TLC fame with her boyfriend and baby daddy, Biniyam Shibre. In fact, her man is the main reason she decided to take a stab at life in front of the public eye despite claiming to be a private person.

During an Instagram Q&A, the mom revealed she learned about the opportunity to be on 90 Day Fiancé after seeing an ad on "Craigslist looking for people who had fallen in love with foreigners," per Screenrant. She responded to the ad in hopes that production "could get Bini a visa." Although Ariela soon learned helping Bini get his visa wasn't in the production company's purview, she still thought the show could help Biniyam in another way. Keep scrolling for more details about why Ariela decided to go on 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way.

For those who aren't familiar with the 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way couple, Biniyam describes himself as an up-and-coming artist. Although Ariela soon learned that the show couldn't help him with his visa, she thought the show would give him some much-needed exposure, in addition to covering her travel costs to relocate. "Even though I was very camera shy, I agreed to do the show for Bini," Ariela told fans during an Instagram Q&A after one user asked, "How did you decide to film with TLC and be on 90 Day Fiancé?" per Screenrant. She continued to explain her reasoning for going on the show, adding, "I wanted him to get exposure for his talents! Essentially, I found a way to get paid to travel!"

Although Ariela describes herself as a "reluctant TV personality," per her Instagram bio, it looks like she is handling her newfound fame perfectly. She loves showing off her unique lifestyle in Ethiopia and often shares special moments with her fans.