“Tiger King” star Joe Exotic announced on social media that he is now engaged to fellow inmate Jorge Marquez, 33.
Exotic shared the news on Instagram and Twitter, introducing Marquez to his followers and expressing the couple’s hopes of marrying despite prison restrictions.
Exotic introduced Marquez to his followers by sharing an Instagram photo of him on October 29 and hinting at upcoming stories about their relationship.
On October 28, Exotic praised Marquez on Twitter, calling him “amazing” and shared plans to either marry in prison and seek asylum or leave the U.S. together upon release, expressing regret that they hadn’t met sooner.
Fans reacted swiftly. “Congrats Joe!” a user said while another remarked, “Joe I wish you all the happiness in the world.”
A fan added, “Congratulations Joe.As long as you are happy 😊 that’s all that matters [sic],” which prompted a curious user to ask, “is this real [sic]?” Exotic quickly responded with a GIF of a wrestler expressing “YES!”
However, another skeptic questioned Exotic’s decision, “Joe, your life has been a series of questionable decisions – you sure about this bro?”
Exotic and Marquez now await prison approval for their wedding, while fans look for updates on this latest development in Exotic’s life.
