«Big» Ed Brown, a prominent figure in the ’90 Day Fiancé’ universe, has publicly expressed regret over the way he ended his engagement and called off his wedding to Liz Woods. In recent interviews discussing their tumultuous relationship, Ed admitted that while he doesn’t regret the decision to end the wedding, the manner in which he did so caused him significant remorse.
Fans of ’90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’ have followed the on-again-off-again journey of Ed and Liz, which ultimately did not lead to their marriage. Liz revealed that a disagreement over Ed making her daughter Ryleigh’s taco pasta too spicy escalated to the point where Ed abruptly canceled their wedding without directly informing her. Heartbreakingly, Liz only learned of the cancellation when their officiant reached out to offer condolences.
Reflecting on this difficult period, Big Ed stated, «While I didn’t regret ending the wedding, I regretted how I did it. Deep down, I felt the relationship wouldn’t last, despite the good times we shared. Walking away from someone you love is incredibly hard.»
In interviews discussing the latest season, Ed spoke about the emotional challenge of reliving moments that foreshadowed the end of their relationship. He explained how their move back to Arkansas created insurmountable obstacles, even after they had seemingly made progress through couples therapy. Despite his continued love for Liz, Ed came to the painful realization that she would be better suited with someone else.
He recounted a seemingly positive conversation with Liz’s mother, which temporarily gave him hope, but ultimately affirmed his belief that calling off the wedding was the right decision. Ed acknowledged that his history of previous breakups with Liz likely caused her to doubt the seriousness of his final decision.
Addressing the now-infamous taco pasta incident, which gained traction online, Big Ed clarified that it was a recipe he had adapted from the internet. He also spoke about the difficulty of communicating with Liz when she outlined the sacrifices she had made for their relationship. He reiterated that ending a relationship with someone you deeply care for, knowing it is ultimately unsustainable, is a form of «torture.»
A particularly poignant moment for Ed was seeing Liz’s wedding dress still hanging in the closet while he was packing. He described feeling like he was taking away a dream from her. Despite occasional doubts about whether he made the right choice, Ed maintained his conviction that Liz would find greater happiness with someone else, and that he too would be better off in the long run.
Interestingly, Ed revealed that while he typically deletes all photos after a breakup, this time felt different. He still looks back at their pictures, cherishing the memories they created together, but ultimately knows that letting her go was necessary for both of their well-being.