The Family Chantel star Chantel Everett is stepping into a stunning new chapter, and fans may not be ready for just how emotional it could get. In an exclusive PEOPLE preview published on May 19, 2025, Chantel opened up ahead of the 90 Day: Hunt for Love premiere and revealed that a surprising moment with a close friend left her questioning far more than just her dating confidence.

According to PEOPLE, Chantel, 34, admitted that life after her divorce from Pedro Jimeno has been far more complicated than simply getting back out there. She said that before arriving at the resort featured in TLC’s new spinoff, she shared a kiss with her friend Ashley after a wine-filled hangout turned unexpectedly romantic. Chantel described the moment as shocking and said she really liked it, which instantly turned a private experience into a major emotional bombshell.

The confession hit even harder because Chantel also made it clear she had never seriously imagined dating a woman before. In the PEOPLE clip, she wondered out loud what the kiss could mean for her future, her identity, and the way she understands her sexuality. That kind of raw honesty is exactly what made Chantel such a compelling reality star during her years on The Family Chantel

, and it is now pulling viewers right back into her personal story.

Longtime TLC fans know Chantel’s relationship history with Pedro was one of the franchise’s most dramatic journeys. Their marriage played out across multiple seasons before the spinoff wrapped in December 2023, leaving viewers with a heartbreaking final chapter. Now, with this new dating revelation arriving nearly two years after their 2022 divorce, Chantel’s next act feels more unpredictable than ever.

There is already a lot of curiosity around how far Chantel will go in exploring this side of herself on camera. 90 Day: Hunt for Love premiered on Monday, May 26, 2025, and her candid comments suggest this storyline could become one of the most talked-about TLC updates tied to The Family Chantel brand. If this is the beginning of Chantel’s reinvention, fans are about to witness a very different and very bold era.

Sources: PEOPLE (May 19, 2025) and UPI promotional image coverage for 90 Day: Hunt for Love (April 25, 2025).