The Family Chantel: Clues that Chantel & Pedro's Relationship was Doomed
Chantel and Pedro Jimeno from The Family Chantel have filed for divorce along with restraining orders, and many viewers believe their relationship was doomed from the start. Pedro and Chantel met in the Dominican Republic through a mutual friend. Chantel wanted to learn Spanish, and Pedro worked as a tutor. The goal was for them to learn from each other, but their friendship quickly progressed into a romantic relationship.
After finding Pedro attractive and enjoying their time together, Chantel returned to the Dominican Republic several times. After the third trip, Pedro proposed, and they joined 90 Day Fiancé as they applied for their K-1 visa. Alas, their time in the U.S. proved to be full of challenges and turmoil. Chantel's family was suspicious of Pedro and his intentions. Chantel didn't get along with his sister, Nicole Jimeno, and there were rumors that his mother, Lidia Jimeno, wanted Pedro to marry an American girl for the money.
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Their upheavals and family feuds awarded them their own spin-off: The Family Chantel. During the four seasons, Chantel and Pedro continued to face the challenges of their families clashing and a lack of trust, on top of normal relationship problems like finances and bonding. However, their relationship concerns have escalated within the last year, and it appears their differences are beyond repair. Considering the instability the chaotic couple has experienced during their six years on TV, viewers are not surprised that the duo is parting ways.
When Pedro and Chantel revealed their relationship on 90 Day Fiancé, they were secretly engaged, and Chantel let her family believe Pedro was on a student visa.
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