'The Family Chantel' Fan Review: Lydia and Nicole Jimeno are dubbed 'delusional'

Pedro's mother and sister seem to portray a big red flag in their character and generic behavior
Nicole and Lydia Jimeno from 'The Family Chantel' (Instagram - @90daysfianceclip)
Nicole and Lydia Jimeno from 'The Family Chantel' (Instagram - @90daysfianceclip)

TLC's 'The Family Chantel' centers around Chantel Everett and Pedro Jimeno, and their immediate families as they navigate an intercultural marriage. It is the first spin-off series of '90 Day Fiance'. Season 1 of the show premiered in July of 2019, while Season 2 premiered in October of 2020.

Chantel's parents Karen and Thomas have graced their presence on the reality show as well. Chantel has two siblings, named Winter and River. In the episode that aired on December 6, 2021, Lydia Jimeno makes some snarky comments to her son, Pedro, about how he should live his life and not settle for less.

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Pedro's sister, Nicole, is on the same page as her mother, Lydia. Having said that both these women are the definition of hypocrisy, since they've both lived their lives as side chicks, and seem to be okay with the situation. 

Here's what fans have to say about the recent episode of 'The Family Chantel'.  One fan said, "#thefamilychantel Pedro mom mad because Chantel ask a question but she not ashamed of being a 2nd generation side chick and a side baby", while another tweeted, "Maye if Lydia wasn't so closed off and secretive, Nicole wouldn't be repeating the same mistake she made with Pedro, Sr. #TheFamilyChantel". 

One fan shared, "Wait a minute. Lydia is criticizing Karen for being involved in Winter's relationship when she spends every waking minute trying to break up Nicole and Alejandro. The lack of self awareness on both sides is mind-boggling. lol #TheFamilyChantel", while another said, "#thefamilychantel Pedro ass mess around and have a stroke dealing with the 3 generations of side chicks in his family and Chantal messes ass family too".



 



 



 



 

One fan shared, "Lydia is always projecting…… About married men, About getting involved in kids business About having a crazy family About people using others About everything that comes out of her ugly mouth. Such a miserable hypocrite! Like her daughter #TheFamilyChantel", while another tweeted, "I feel so bad for Pedro. It’s a hard day for a man when he realizes the women in his life are birds #thefamilychantel".

One fan shared, "Lydia and Nicole are dysfunctional & delusional #TheFamilyChantel", while another tweeted, "Karen was right when she stated that Lydia and Nicole are miserable.. females who are content with being the “side chick” and seek men who are married or in a relationship are very miserable and lost within themselves, and have DADDY ISSUES!. #TheFamilyChantel". 



 



 



 



 

Stay tuned to see what happens next on the new episodes of 'The Family Chantel', every Monday at 8 pm ET/PT, only on TLC.

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