90 Day Fiancé star Alexei Brovarnik has surprised fans with his latest Instagram post. The Israeli soldier shared an image of himself from when he was in the Israeli army. The TLC reality star also wrote in Hebrew a caption challenging other people to post an image of themselves in uniform to help strengthen security forces. He started the caption, writing, “Challenge accepted.” Read on to find out more about Alexei’s Instagram post and the reaction he got from his followers.
90 Day Fiancé’s Alexei Brovarnik challenges his followers
Alexei Brovarnik shocked his fans when he made a Instagram: Posting on InstagramIncluded is a picture of him from his Israeli army days. His caption in Hebrew reads as follows:
Challenge accepted
To all the uniform wearers (past and present) – join the challenge, and post a picture of yourself in uniform, to strengthen all the security forces in these difficult days.
Just a picture, no description.
Post a photo and copy the text.
90 Day Fiancé fans will recall Alexei, 34, from his first appearance on TLC in 90 Day Fiancé season 3. Brovarnik and his American wife Loren Brovarnik were married in that season. The fans thought he must have been Israeli at that time because he had been working as a medical doctor in Israel. However, it was later revealed that Alexei wasn’t a native of Israel and actually came from Ukraine. Alexei moved from Florida to Florida with Loren after their appearance on the show.
What age was Alexei at the time he served in the military
Alexei’s fans were stunned and amazed when he shared the throwback picture to celebrate his service in the military. The image shows him wearing his typical camouflage uniform while smoking and holding an automatic rifle. Meanwhile, Brovarnik didn’t reveal how young he was when the photo was taken, but he does look very young. He was likely in his early 20s.
90 Day Fiancé fans were quick to respond to Alexei’s post and were clearly confused. Others wanted to find out which service Alexei was with, while others asked if he smoked. Gabriel Paboga and Rishi Singh, as well as David Toborowsky, were among the cast who liked this post. Loren brovarnik, who shared Alexei’s love, offered her support.
Alexei’s Instagram post draws criticism
Some of his critics were harsher than others. While the majority were supportive, many fans had applauded him for what he said. It is clear that the picture could be problematic depending on the side his fans were coming from in the Israeli/Palestinian dispute. In the meantime, Instagram users and some of their fans argued in comments using hashtags such as #freepalestine. One fan was slammed after he posted: “I don’t like this picture ..not a good choice.. for a family that is adored by their followers.”
Yet another, referring to Palestine, wrote, “I think u sholud [sic] take off this picture, that’s not good reputation for izrael [sic] What is the best way to get in touch with us? [sic] Show some respect.” We all know what the Palestinians do. Show some respect.”
Despite the controversy in the comments, it is unlikely that Alexei’s post had anything to do with Israel’s occupation of Palestine or anything political in the country. He lived in Israel, and like every citizen, he had to perform his national service.
Brovarnik is now living with Loren in America and their three kids.