90 Day Fiancé host Shaun Robinson left cast members and viewers stunned after casually revealing her age during the show’s latest reunion special.
The Emmy-winning television host was leading the Season 12 “Tell All” when cast member Raşit Kebabcı decided to turn the tables and ask Robinson a personal question.
“Ma’am, how old are you?” the 29-year-old asked during a break in filming.
Robinson initially appeared surprised.
“Pardon me, how old am I?” she replied before laughing and revealing that she was 63 when the episode was taped.
Kebabcı could barely believe it.
“What do you eat? What is your secret?” he asked.
His wife, Mallorie DeGrange, quickly apologized for the question, but Robinson seemed more amused than offended.
The moment has since exploded online after the official 90 Day Fiancé Instagram account shared footage from the reunion.
Watch the viral age reveal on Instagram
Fans flooded the comments with disbelief, with many saying they assumed Robinson was still in her 40s.
One of the most popular reactions, which drew more than 10,000 likes, claimed Robinson looked considerably younger than one of the show’s 45-year-old cast members.
Robinson later reposted the clip to her own Instagram account, where another wave of viewers expressed shock.
See Shaun Robinson’s own Instagram post
There is one important detail behind the viral moment: Robinson is now 64.
The reunion was filmed before her birthday, while Robinson recently said in a separate podcast appearance that she celebrated her 64th birthday this summer.
And surprisingly, Robinson has been speaking openly about why revealing her real age is a relatively new development for her.
During a Sept. 10 appearance on the How Hard Can It Be? podcast with actress Diana Maria Riva, Robinson admitted that during her earlier television career she sometimes claimed to be as much as 12 years younger than she actually was.
Robinson said that when she joined Access Hollywood in 1999, she worried that publicly revealing her age could limit her career opportunities.
“I would shave off like 12 years,” she recalled during the conversation.
She even joked that once Wikipedia arrived and listed her age online, she wanted to know who she could call to have it removed.
But Robinson said her attitude toward aging has changed dramatically.
The longtime journalist explained that she eventually began looking at women over 60 who were openly embracing their age online and realized there could be freedom in doing the same herself.
She now says she wants to talk openly about being in her 60s rather than hiding it.
Robinson also revealed some of the lifestyle habits she believes have helped her stay healthy as she has gotten older.
She said she has remained physically active throughout her life and now places particular importance on strength training. She also acknowledged that maintaining her fitness requires more work than it did when she was younger.
And for viewers obsessing over her skin, Robinson has already shared some of her routine.
In a recent Facebook video, the host revealed that she relies largely on surprisingly affordable drugstore products.
Watch Shaun Robinson share her skincare routine on Facebook
Robinson said she starts by removing her makeup with Neutrogena wipes for sensitive skin, then cleanses her face before using a Neutrogena acne wash.
She lets the wash sit briefly before rinsing it off and finishes with Cetaphil moisturizer for sensitive skin.
Rather than an elaborate collection of luxury products, much of Robinson’s routine can be found at an ordinary drugstore.
Her latest viral moment is especially fitting considering how differently she once approached aging.
Robinson has spent decades on television, including a long run with Access Hollywood before becoming a familiar face across the 90 Day Fiancé franchise.
Now, at 64, she appears considerably more comfortable telling millions of viewers exactly how old she is — even if they refuse to believe her.
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