Stevi publicly slams iDubbbz and Anisa Jomha after they mocked her Iranian husband’s experience

Stevi Savage — best known from *90 Day Fiancé *as the American partner of Iranian castmate Mahdi — has taken to social media to publicly call out YouTuber iDubbbz and his partner Anisa Jomha over a controversial livestream clip in which they are seen mocking her husband’s personal experience growing up in Iran and dismissing his account of oppression.

The controversy began when a segment circulated online showing iDubbbz and Anisa reacting to footage of Mahdi describing life under Iran’s authoritarian environment, culture shock upon arriving in the United States, and his fears about the regime. Rather than acknowledging or engaging respectfully with Mahdi’s lived experience, the creators reportedly pushed back on his statements and made fun of his accent, with some viewers saying they labeled his comments as “propaganda” and were disrespectful.

Stevi responded forcefully on her story, defending Mahdi’s testimony and calling out the livestream hosts for their apparent dismissal of serious human rights issues and cultural experiences: accusing them of belittling a firsthand account simply because they lacked personal insight or lived experience. Many saw Stevi’s response as a broader defense against “U.S. propaganda” rhetoric that invalidates voices from countries with documented oppression.

Community reactions on Reddit and social platforms have echoed both support for Stevi and criticism of the mocking comments, emphasizing how sensitive discussions about real oppression and cultural adjustment should be approached with empathy and awareness rather than derision.

Stevi’s call-out highlights broader debates around influencer commentary — especially when creators without direct experience challenge or mock individuals discussing cultural and political struggles tied to human rights conditions abroad