Many villains have been redeemed on The Family Chantel, but it doesn't look like Pedro Jimeno will be able to fix his reputation after how far he has fallen. Pedro first appeared on 90 Day Fiancé, where he generally earned fan support while he dealt with Chantel Jimeno's controlling and invasive parents, Karen and Thomas Everett. However, the past season of The Family Chantel, combined with Pedro and Chantel's divorce, has cemented Pedro's status as a permanent franchise villain for many viewers.
When it comes to villains on The Family Chantel, there have been many. Karen was once a villain, while Chantel has also displayed bad behavior, particularly toward her sister-in-law Angenette Wylie. However, both Karen and Chantel have since demonstrated maturity and have improved their reputations among viewers. On the other hand, Pedro's mother, Lidia Jimeno, and his sister, Nicole Jimeno, have always been disliked by viewers and continue to be considered villains. Pedro is now being put into the same category as his family.
Pedro is being slammed by viewers for the way he behaved during The Family Chantel season 4. However, franchise fans are now noticing what they consider to be warning signs leading up to Pedro becoming seemingly abusive to Chantel and leaving her. Many viewers are furious with Pedro because they think his divorce was premeditated. A number of fans think Pedro schemed with Nicole and Lidia to marry an American woman, something that Chantel was initially warned about from her family and friends. Many viewers feel as though Pedro has also conned them since he was once considered a sympathetic 90 Day Fiancé franchise personality. However, Pedro has demonstrated time and time again that he will lie to suit himself and his image.
Viewers first felt betrayed when they discovered that Pedro faked his emotional family plotline during The Family Chantel season 3 after it was revealed that he actually knew his half siblings for quite some time. Pedro then completely lost the fan support he had remaining when he arrived at season 4 with a whole new attitude. Pedro revealed himself to be shockingly cold and cruel. It is widely believed, as well as alleged by Chantel, that Pedro had an affair. Many fans are disappointed that Pedro didn't simply leave Chantel if he was unhappy. Viewers think it is unforgivable that he dragged Chantel through marital drama and ignored and insulted her after he checked out of their marriage. This televised behavior has caused viewers to lose massive respect for Pedro.
Fans have come to forgive the once bratty Chantel after she made honest attempts to be mature and be more supportive and loving. However, Pedro's behavior has only regressed throughout his many appearances. Furthermore, fans are furious that Pedro feels entitled to Chantel's money. The Family Chantel fans have argued whether Chantel and Pedro's joint account should be equally split, since Pedro is known to send money to his villainous family and likely didn't contribute as much financially to the marriage. Viewers were further angered when Pedro declared that he wanted half of registered nurse Chantel's future income. Overall, Pedro has been branded both cruel and delusional by The Family Chantel fans.