90 Day Fiancé: Cleo Corraine’s Gender-Affirming Surgery Details Revealed (How Much Money Did She Raise For Her Medical Transition?)
Cleo Corraine from the 90 Day Fiancé franchise is a strong transgender woman who’s looking forward to undergoing her gender-affirming surgery soon. The British cast member debuted in the 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 6 cast. She joined the show with her boyfriend, Christian Allgood, who traveled from Minnesota to London, England, to pursue her. Cleo and Christian felt they were a good match for each other as they shared similar interests, such as gaming. However, it didn’t take them long to realize they were incompatible because of their contrasting personalities.
When Cleo and Christian first met, they discovered they were drastically different people. The American man was an extrovert who was trying something new by dating a transgender woman. In comparison, Cleo was an introvert who wanted her beau to respect and love her. In 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Christian disappointed Cleo in every way. He lied about his physical relationship with her to the camera, downplaying his intimate moments with her. He also flirted with another woman at the bar, using his extroverted personality as an excuse.
Cleo Identifies As A Transgender Woman
Cleo was rightfully disappointed by Christian because she’d always been honest with him. The British star never hid anything about her past struggles and her life journey as a transgender woman. She was also real to him about her feelings and autism. Cleo gained a lot of love from fans for being open about her history. Cleo shared the most sensitive details on reality TV, such as her fear of rejection and insecurities. Cleo also discussed why she never had gender-affirming surgery and said,
“not every trans woman wants to or can have surgeries.”
Cleo Was In An On-Again, Off-Again Relationship With Christian
Christian hurt Cleo because he never understood her situation. He knew how insecure she was about various things. Nonetheless, he chose to talk with another woman at the bar.
Cleo and Christian broke up numerous times during their short-lived relationship. They first split after filming the season. The breakup lasted a few weeks before they reconciled at the Tell All. In 2023, Christian invited Cleo to America, hoping to take their relationship to the next level. Christian introduced Cleo to his family members, letting her know he was serious about her.
Christian and Cleo broke up again in late 2023, admitting that they couldn’t handle the complexities of a long-distance relationship. The split lasted a few weeks before the two reconciled, and let fans know they were back together. Cleo and Christian seemed happy as a duo in early 2024. However, something changed in February, leading to the two parting ways. Christian posted on Instagram, “I decided to end our relationship after a very difficult situation.”
Cleo later confirmed the split by stating that it was due to Christian’s lack of romantic feelings for her.
Cleo Received Backlash For Asking For Donations
In 2023, Cleo first discussed her desire to get gender-affirming surgery. She launched a fundraiser and asked fans to help her transition. She wrote, “I want to just be able to move past this stage of my life.” Cleo admitted that her situation had “dragged” on for the past 11 years. She asked people to donate so she could afford procedures like endocrinologist visits, laser hair removal, and voice therapy.
Unfortunately, some fans didn’t appreciate Cleo’s fundraiser as they felt her situation wasn’t an emergency. They called her out and claimed GoFundMe was strictly for real “victims.”
Some 90 Day Fiancé viewers left negative comments, shutting Cleo down because she asked for money. An Instagram user commented, “why should fans psy fir your crap,” telling Cleo that only she should cover the costs of her surgery. Another user commented, “now I wonder if everything has been a roux that was meant to obtain as many followers,”alleging Cleo had ulterior motives for appearing on the show. Someone even stated, “if you can’t find one do a gofund me for some more education or training of some sort,” telling Cleo to learn a skill and get a job.
Cleo Is Ready To Undergo Gender-Affirming Surgery
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In a heartfelt update in May 2024, Cleo shared her imminent plans for her upcoming gender-affirming surgery. She expressed her excitement and disbelief, saying, “I am really, really close to finalizing the dates and buying the tickets and all that for my first gender-affirming surgery. It’s that kind of excitement where I am excited, but I also cannot believe it.” Cleo used the opportunity to express her gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support, and promised to share more details, including the exact date of her first procedure.
Cleo’s update received positive feedback from fans and co-stars. Scott Wern commented, “your so beautiful,” alongside heart emojis to show love. Jasmine Pineda showed her support with a like. People applauded Cleo for finalizing her surgery plans. They showered her with kind comments and affirmation. An Instagram user wrote, “getting it done Cleo! Self-love looks good on you.” Another user commented, “I am so excited for you.” Fans admitted they were thrilled about Cleo’s upcoming procedure and couldn’t wait to see her get the body she always desired. Someone even said, “we are with you in your journey!”
Cleo’s GoFundMe Campaign Didn’t Reach Its Goal
Cleo is likely paying for her gender-affirming surgery by herself as her GoFundMe didn’t pan out.
She launched her fundraiser in October 2023, asking fans to donate $44,325. She promoted it well enough but couldn’t achieve her goal. As of May 2024, Cleo’s GoFundMe has only raised $11,698. While it’s a decent amount, it isn’t enough for her to pay for all of her procedures. Hopefully, the 90 Day Fiancé franchise alum has figured out her payment strategy for her upcoming surgery. She deserves a happy and fulfilling life.
