Pedro Jimeno has been blamed for his split from Chantel on The Family Chantel, as many viewers suspect the Dominican Republic native planned to leave his American wife from the start. Chantel’s parents Karen and Thomas Everett famously accused Pedro of “harvesting the American dollar" when he married Chantel but sent money back to his family. While Pedro was accepted by 90 Day Fiancé viewers for many years, his shocking choice to leave Chantel on The Family Chantel and actions since continue to leave them suspicious of his intentions all along.
Chantel and Pedro’s relationship fell apart during The Family Chantel season 4 when Pedro decided to neglect his marital vows in favor of his coworkers. Chantel tried to save the relationship, but Pedro filed for divorce on May 27 after being separated for a month. However, Chantel revealed that they had not been intimate for the last year of their marriage. Instead, Pedro came home late many nights and often slept in a separate bedroom. When he decided to leave Chantel, he ended up withdrawing money and setting up a moving truck behind her back before getting his own apartment. Many The Family Chantel viewers now believe the split was very calculated on Pedro's side.
Pedro's Shady 90 Day Fiancé Origins
There have been rumors surrounding Pedro’s intentions with Chantel from the start. Chantel was informed by a mutual friend that Pedro and his family were using her to get him to the United States so that he could obtain his green card. Pedro was then very focused on providing for his family. His mother and sister consistently mistreated Chantel, but he always took their sides in arguments. While Chantel was eager to build a family with Pedro and start having kids, Pedro appeared to always be focused on how to bring his own family to the U.S. to live with him even though they clashed with his wife.
Pedro Waited For His The Family Chantel Split
Viewers believe that Pedro’s choice to leave Chantel after five years of marriage rather than sooner is also highly suspicious. Pedro waited until he would be able to apply for permanent U.S. residency without her assistance. He also stayed married long enough that their divorce wouldn’t look suspicious to immigration. Chantel’s mother Karen noted that many scammers choose to leave their wives at the five-year mark. Pedro waited until he had his own job and career and no longer relied on Chantel until he seemingly strategically chose to cut ties, according to suspicious viewers.
Pedro Is Already Distancing Himself From Chantel
Many have a hard time believing that Pedro hadn’t long since planned his divorce. Not only did Pedro wait until he was fully independent, but he even had a full plan on how to rebrand himself after leaving Chantel. Pedro is leaning away from his reality TV image and is now presenting himself as a real estate agent online. Pedro wants to use the fame that he gained from The Family Chantel to be successful in his new career. However, many viewers remain highly distrustful of Pedro.