Chantel Everett, known for her roller-coaster romance on “The Family Chantel,” bravely shared that she is exploring a relationship with a woman, marking a joyful new chapter in her life.
In a preview of the Aug. 18 episode of “90 Day: Hunt for Love,” the 34-year-old revealed her truth to fellow castmates—marking a powerful moment in her journey, according to PEOPLE.
The TLC star told her costars, “Oh my God, I feel like I’ve lost all my words now.”
“I feel like being able to experience all of the guys here really made it clear to me that I have something else that is for me back in Atlanta, that I have somebody at home,” she added in the touching moment.
Embracing the Next Chapter
Everett continued by expressing how amazing she feels to address her sexuality.
“I am officially public about my sexuality and it feels great,” she added as she was met with applause and support in the room.
Cast member Jeniffer Tarazona, with whom Everett shared a kiss with earlier in the season, expressed her support. “I’m so proud of you, baby,” she said.
Everett recalled how her friend expressed her feelings for her prior to the trip.
“So before coming here, a friend of mine who is also a woman reached out to me and actually told me that they had feelings for me,” she said.
“And since being here and dating everybody and experiencing everyone, I realized that I really care for her,” she added. “So I’ve decided that I want to explore that relationship a little further.”
Dating History: From Divorce to Discovery
Everett’s romantic journey has been a long-time storyline. Her eight-year marriage to Pedro Jimeno, central to “The Family Chantel,” ended in divorce in 2022, and the final season of the show wrapped in December 2023.
For years, she had stepped away from dating—but on the current season of “Hunt for Love,” everything changed.
In a preview clip, Everett shared that before filming, she was hanging out with her friend Ashley, and the two kissed after Ashley confessed romantic feelings.
Everett said the moment caught her completely off guard. “I almost fainted. It felt like my first kiss ever,” she admitted, calling the experience both overwhelming and meaningful.
As she navigated interactions with male contestants at the resort, it became clear to Everett that her connection with Ashley was something she needed to explore.
As of now, Everett stands firm in her truth—open, honest and ready to follow her heart.
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‘90 Day Fiancé’ Star Publically Comes Out: ‘It Feels Great’