Try, for instance, dating during a global pandemic.

Of course, hurdles for the on-camera personalities means immense entertainment value for us.

How does Mike deal with the increased attention?

Mike from 90 Day Fiance smiling

“If you know the person is for you, ignore all the haters and just be you.”

He’s like, ‘Wait weren’t you on ‘90 Day Fiance?'"

Mike told us of the interaction.

Mike and Ximena smiling and embracing

“Because he saw the preview.

I was like, ‘Yeah, [but] I can’t give you much details.

You just got to watch it.'”

What did the cop do in response?

No inspection for Mike, but rather the following sentiment: “Get out of here.”

So what did that small-town interaction teach Mike about his rising fame?

“I’m not going to change who I am for attention,” he said.

“So just do my daily thing and just ignore haters … New episodes premiere on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on TLC and discovery+.