Darcey and Stacey Silva are living their best lives together.
The fun-loving pair gave us a behind-the-scenes look into their second season, which premieres on July 19.
Darcey: Well, Stacey and I are so excited for Season 2.
There’s a lot of them.
You’re going to see …
Stacey:A lot of good moments.
Darcey:… good moments too.
Stacey:A lot of funny moments, a lot of comedic moments.
Darcey:Twin transformation!
Stacey:Yes, that’s right.
So what did the twin transformation entail?
What can you tell us?
Darcey:Well, Stacey, definitely, and I got snatched, to the gods.
Stacey:We got snatched; we had some lipo.
Darcey:A little lift, a little lift on the nose, the lips, the boobs.
We had some buccal fat removal …
Some lipo in areas where we just felt like we wanted more of a lighter-on-our-feet kind of feel.
I feel lighter, feel like the best version of myself.
It was the best decision that I ever made for myself.
But for us, we knew this would be the last round of surgeries, in a sense.
Our nose is still healing a bit, so … it’s really cute.
It’s just really refined.
I just feel like we’re a younger, fresher, better version of ourselves.
And we don’t have any shame in that.
That was the really exciting part.
Darcey:We, honestly, we were researching about a year ago.
Darcey:On the same day!
I was like, “Oh my God, I just followed them and liked their stuff too!”
But we had so many consultations, so many meetings over the phone.
The crew was safe, and we took all the precautions behind the scenes as well.
It was like … You’ll see …
Darcey:Everything lined up, everything lined up.
It’s crazy; it’s crazy.
I get why you guys …"
Darcey:“Are the way you are.”
Even though …
Stacey:It was a spiritual journey.
Darcey:I was having problems in my relationship back home.
It was like I didn’t care, I let all that …
I cut the cord, I felt free.
I finally felt free.
Stacey:We both did.
Darcey:We both did.
Stacey:We both felt free.
Darcey:It was great.
Stacey:… a calling.
It was like a calling, and everybody who was …
Darcey:You’ll see it.
Stacey:… around us felt that and saw that it was a lot of chilled-up moments.
Stacey:Yeah, it was amazing.
Darcey:We’ll be watching it along with you guys again, because it’s beautiful to relive.
What were the hardest scenes to film from Season 1 and Season 2?
And I just feel like I deserved so much more.
And maybe there’s hope, maybe there’s not.
We’re still trying to figure out things.
One minute, I felt like he was loving me, and the next, it was just like …
I didn’t feel like he did, and it was just this non-trust.
I just feel like there was a lack of transparency and openness.
Just, I had to realize for myself that I had to heal with me.
So, there’s a lot of growth that you’ll see on this season, for sure.
Stacey:Like no other goodbye.
So, just thinking about it now just makes me emotional.
Stacey, this season you discuss IVF.
What can you tell us about that journey?
Stacey:Yeah, so Florian [Sukaj] and I have been together six years, long-distance relationship.
Now we’re married, we are happy, we are living in the moment, enjoying our marriage.
But obviously, my age is a factor, and I had to do the fertility route.
You want to be healthy, be here for a long time for our kids.
She’s got sons as well.
Stacey:Yes, I have two teenage sons that are my world.
And they’re not on the show, but they’re very private, and I respect that.
In Florian’s eyes, it’s in God’s hands.
He’s a man of faith, and he doesn’t care what any doctor has to say.
So, we get to see that journey, and what kind of conspires with that, so …
It’s emotional to talk about because it’s still raw and it’s real.
And I think women in my shoes can relate.
He’s 17 years younger than me.
I want him to be able to experience a biological child of his own.
But how do you do that?
You have to see to it that you’re healthy and able to.
So, it’s emotional.
And I know you have said you were late bloomers … so what advice do you give your daughters?
They’re very smart kids.
Stacey:Very smart.
Darcey:Oh, yeah.
Stacey:Yeah, we did.
We got divorced in 2010 and …
Darcey:Same day.
Stacey:… happened ironically on the same day.
One has two boys; the other has two girls.
No, it wasn’t.
Stacey:But I guess he was forewarning the future because who would’ve thought?
Will we ever see your ex-husbands on the show?
Darcey:You know what?
I’ve asked my ex, and he’s just …
It’s not for him, but he doesn’t mind the kids being a part of it.
And there’s no bad blood, we still co-parent.
He’s a great dad, and I respect him very much.
Stacey:Yeah, we all co-parent cordially, and everything’s great.
I don’t think they really have an interest in it.
Stacey:They have their own thing going on.
Stacey, you had aquarantine weddingand you said you would plan another one.
So what would your dream wedding entail?
Stacey:… a castle.
It would be really nice to do a twin wedding, or something.
That’d be nice.
Stacey:That would really be nice.
But something romantic and beautiful, candlelight, just surrounded by family and friends, loved ones.
Maybe by the water, or maybe in a castle in Italy.
Definitely want to be around family and friends this time.
I don’t really think the destination matters.
It’s definitely going to be glamorous, oh yeah.
But I think it’s having all our loved ones around this time.
And I had seen “90 Day Fiance.”
I think Stacey was talking about it at some point, because she was with Florian.
And I’m like, “Yeah, why not?”
Darcey: But we were already talking for about five months at that time.
And then that’s when you saw theshoe get stuck in the escalator, and almost my hair.
So, that was a huge sign and red flag.
Darcey:I know.
Stacey:I was like, “Oh, that was a sign.”
What is it like to go through breakups that are on camera and that the public can see?
Darcey:It’s embarrassing.
It’s not the best, but you know what?
I’m just showing my real, authentic self.
I’m very open, I’m very honest, I’m very transparent.
I just want the same in the relationship.
And there’s a lot of stuff that happens behind cameras.
And I always take a stab at say that side, whether it gets shown or not.
There’s only so much you’re able to show on a one-hour show.
I was just like, “This has crapped out.”
I was very strong-willed.
[Points] And I knew those relationships had to end, because they weren’t right.
I’m not desperate or dumb.
I just felt like those relationships didn’t serve me anymore, for whatever reasons.
You love hard at times, but I knew when to walk away.
Darcey:Georgi reached out to me on Instagram.
So yeah, he was following me for a while and messaging very friendly, very sweet.
I wasn’t even looking towards anything.
And we met up, and that’s how we connected.
It was great when we met.
So yeah, on social media.
Stacey:Yeah, same here.
Darcey:Yeah, both Instagram actually.
Stacey:Yeah, we met …
Darcey:But hers was what?
Stacey:… way, way before 2015.
Darcey:Yeah, long time ago.
Stacey:Yeah, on Instagram, and then we just talked every day, and created that bond.
We’ve been together ever since.
I’m dating online now and I met someone who’s long distance.
I live in New York City, and he lives in Buffalo.
What’s your advice for dating online and long-distance relationships?
Darcey:Yeah, I think that’s really great.
But the more you talk, the more you FaceTime, the better.
You want to see the person face-to-face; you want to ensure they’re who they say they are.
Just … be open to a point; don’t give everything away.
But just feel it out.
Go with your gut.
Women’s intuition’s very strong.
Darcey:I think there’s nothing wrong with online dating.
Don’t have expectations.
Just let it flow.
Darcey:And I think it’s okay to have options, especially in the beginning.
You want to see …
Try out a different couple of people online; see who you vibe with the most.
That’s what I was doing after Tom [Brooks].
Plus I was on my way to Miami … he saw that story!
He saw that Instagram story.
Stacey:He sucked you in.
Darcey:He’s like, “I was thinking of coming too.”
What is the hardest part about being in a relationship with someone from abroad?
Darcey:The timing, I think.
The difference in time.
Stacey:It’s a lot of dedication, you know what I mean?
It’s not only time spent, trust …
Darcey:Money.
Stacey:… resources, money.
You got to protect your heart too, because you just … You don’t know.
And I even stayed with them in their home.
It was like, I’m part of their family.
His dad would cry every time I would go back home and leave, and we still …
It’s still an amazing connection, and you have to experience that too.
Then you know it’s really real.
What are some messages that stand out that you’ve gotten?
Especially with the kids, and them having a following as well.
Darcey:We don’t have time to read all that, to be honest with you.
But I ignore the nasty ones.
I don’t have time to …
Stacey:We keep it positive.
Darcey:… delete all day long.
But I don’t have time for that.
When you’re filming a show, it’s all day.
We got kids too, we’ve got a life.
Stacey:Yeah, and a company [House of Eleven] to run.
How do you pick your outfits?
What are your makeup and self-care regimens?
Stacey:Every scene’s different … Yeah, just depends on the day.
Darcey:… or if we’re going somewhere.
It’s real and raw.
Trust me, we love our glam.
Darcey:Of course, we’re in Miami now, we’re getting glammed for Swim Week.
It’s nice to have all this.
Darcey:But you’ve got the option to’t do it every day.
Darcey:But that’s okay.
You get to see the real deal.
Stacey:You saw before surgery …
Darcey:You saw it all.
We bared it all.
Stacey:Darcey dancing in a diaper, no makeup on.
Darcey:I have a great twerk.
Stacey:Freeing the boob and everything else.
We bared it all.
My last question is what are your future plans?
Do you want to stay with the franchise?
Would you want a Season 3?
Darcey:I think to stay with the franchise would be a blessing and amazing.
We are very loyal to the data pipe and production company.
I feel we built a family altogether.
We say the “Dream Team.”
We got that Emmy on our phones.
We are going to manifest that, so bring it on, we’ll take more.
Darcey:Yeah, we’re very grateful and blessed.
Stacey:It’s our life, but I feel like we’re making TV gold.
And I feel like everybody deserves an Emmy, because you know what?
They all work so hard, so hard.
Darcey:That’s right.
