Rayne Fernandez, a cast member of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days Season 7, has recently found herself at the center of a major controversy. Known for her crazy and often contentious behavior on the show, Rayne has now crossed a line that has led to her being “cancelled” by both fans and the show’s producers. Her inappropriate and racist off-screen statements have sparked outrage, leading to her being fired by TLC and uninvited from the upcoming Tell All episodes.
Rayne’s downfall began with a series of inflammatory social media posts targeting her former partner, Chidi Ikpeamaeze. In these posts, Rayne referred to Chidi using derogatory terms, including calling him “boy,” a term historically used to belittle and demean Black men. This term, laden with racist connotations, has been used to assert dominance and reinforce racist power dynamics, making its use by Rayne particularly offensive and unacceptable.
The backlash was swift and severe. Fans of the show, who had initially been divided on Rayne’s presence at the Tell All episodes, united in their condemnation of her actions. Many expressed their disappointment and anger, comparing her to another controversial figure from the franchise, Angela Deem, who has also been criticized for her racist remarks towards her estranged Nigerian husband, Michael.
The controversy escalated when Chidi exposed the truth about their relationship timeline. He revealed that they had only dated between 2018 and 2020 and had not spoken for three years until Rayne convinced him to join the show for mutual benefit. This revelation further damaged Rayne’s credibility and fueled the outrage against her.
Rayne’s subsequent social media posts only added fuel to the fire. In one particularly egregious post, she wrote, “Chidi, I am utterly shocked that his heart ended up darker than his skin. Just a black charcoal mass of negativity lies in false accusations.” This statement, filled with racial undertones, was the final straw for many fans and the show’s producers.
