Chantel Everett has made a significant self-discovery. In this season of <em>90 Day: Hunt for Love</em>, Chantel has explored connections with several men, including dates with Rob Warne and Rocky Russo. However, in this week’s episode, Chantel is coming out. After an eye-opening kiss with a friend back home, Chantel began questioning her sexuality, and now she’s ready to share this aspect of herself with the world on Hunt for Love.
Viewers first met Chantel on <em>90 Day Fiance</em> Season 4, which documented her engagement and marriage to Pedro Jimeno, as well as the process of obtaining a K-1 Visa and the challenging task of uniting their two families. Chantel and Pedro became polarizing figures, captivating fans with their explosive family dynamics. Since then, Chantel has been a staple in the 90 Day universe, appearing on 90 Day: Happily Ever After?, 90 Day: Self-Quarantined, 90 Day: Pillow Talk, 90 Day: The Single Life, and her own spinoff show, The Family Chantel.
Earlier This Season, Chantel Shared a Kiss With a Female Castmate That Piqued Her Curiosity
On Hunt for Love, Chantel is at her most dynamic. Viewers are witnessing a more vulnerable side of Chantel, as she navigates her identity beyond her marriage, family, and perhaps even who she has always perceived herself to be. At 34, Chantel is experiencing major life changes and reevaluating her sexual identity.
Earlier this season, Chantel opened up to viewers about exploring beyond heterosexual norms. The contestants on Hunt for Love participated in a team challenge that culminated in a kissing contest. Chantel asked teammate Jeniffer Tarazona to kiss, and she agreed. For Chantel, the stakes felt significantly higher than just a reality TV game; “I’m so nervous about this. I can’t stop thinking that ‘oh my god, I’m going to be judged in front of all these people at the resort.”
Jeniffer mounted Chantel, and the two shared a long, passionate makeout session that prompted one castmate to comment, “It feels like there might have been a little more than just trying to win the contest going on here. Because Chantel’s into it. I was like ‘B— you guys need a room?’” Following their kiss, Chantel reflected in a confessional, sharing, “That was probably the most wild makeout I’ve ever had, and I feel like I am getting more comfortable with exploring my sexuality. Am I now going towards more dating women?”
It Turns Out the Love Chantel Is Hunting for Might Be With a Female Friend Back Home
Chantel is continuing to open up and question her sexuality. Just before filming Hunt for Love, she was spending time with her friend Ashley Bowen, who revealed her romantic feelings for Chantel. “One thing led to another, and Ashley kisses me. I almost fainted, I was so shocked, and I really liked it. It felt like my first kiss ever.” After exploring connections with some of the men on Hunt for Love, it seems Chantel has realized that the relationship she’s most interested in pursuing is waiting for her back home; “I realized that I really care for her, so I’ve decided I want to explore that relationship a little further.
In the penultimate episode, Chantel called Ashley to express her feelings, telling her that while she’s been getting to know other singles on Hunt for Love, she’s had Ashley in the back of her mind. “I feel like I just want to come home and spend time with you. Maybe we can grow our relationship.” Ashley echoed her sentiments. Although these two haven’t officially announced their relationship yet, fans might learn more during this season’s Tell All. Regardless, she states she is “proud of myself and the growth that I’ve experienced throughout this journey. And now, finally, I am publicly embracing my sexuality, and it feels great.”
Tune into 90 Day: Hunt for Love, every Monday at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on TLC.
