The Family ChantelstarNicole Jimenohas debuted a glow-up, and fans are in shock! The reality TV star, who has always been vocal about her aspiration to becomea fashion model, haswowed her fans with a dramatic transformation. InThe Family ChantelSeason 4,Jimeno had previously competed in the Miss Universe Dominican Republicbut, unfortunately, couldn’t even make it to the top five.
According toScreen Rant, Nicole Jimeno made a rare appearance online — itisn’t clear where, since her Instagram is set to private— to flaunt her new and improved appearance. The reality TV star has beenrelentlessly working toward transforming herself for the past two yearsby driving her focus toward shedding pounds. The recent images of Jimeno show the reality TV star with a sculpted face looking visibly different from her last appearance onThe Family Chantel.The recent pictures also showcasethe reality TV starflashing her braces-clad pearly whites with confidence — which she had been mocked for in the past.
The Family Chantelstar hasalso gotten an updated hairstyle, switching out her curls with wavy locksand a darker hair color. While there is every possibility that Nicole Jimeno has used filters in the images —her transformation is so stark that it would be evident sans filter. Nicole Jimeno hasn’t received the warmest reception from fans due to her jealousy towards her former sister-in-law,Chantel Everett. However, the new images suggest thatJimeno is on a journey of self-improvement.
Nicole Jimeno Was Heartbroken After Her Pageant Loss
InThe Family ChantelSeason 4, Episode 4, “No Ninos or Ninas,” viewers were given a glimpse into Nicole Jimeno’s stint on Miss Universe Dominican Republic. In a confessional, Nicole Jimeno revealed thatwinning the pageant would’ve been her ultimate stroke of victory as she could prove all her haters wrong— especially Chantel Everett. Jimeno had even expressed how thrilled this victory would’ve made her in her perpetual bad blood against Everett in the following words:
“If I win tonight, Chantel can kiss my ass.”
Nicole Jimeno wasdesperately waiting for her province, Valverde, to be called outwhen the top five contestants were being announced. Unfortunately, she didn’t make the cut and was left immensely devastated.The TLC starconfessed that she was upsetbecause she had disappointed her mother, Lidia Morel.
In a confessional,Lidia Morel was seen going as far as body-shaming the contestants who made it to the top five of the pageant. Clearly, Nicole Jimeno seems to be in a much better place in her life now than she was two years ago. All five seasons ofThe Family Chantelare available to stream in the US onDiscovery+.
