Fans of “90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days” were initially drawn to the tumultuous relationship between Rain
Fernandez and Chey IPM during Season 7. However, as the season progressed, their romantic connection unraveled,
leading to a breakup before the season concluded. Viewers were eager to hear from the couple at the tell-all, but in an
unexpected twist, host Shawn Robinson announced that Rain and Chey would not be joining the other cast members, leaving fans curious about the reason behind their absence.
In October 2024, Rain took to social media to explain the situation. According to her, she and Chey had been “uninvited” to the tell-all. Rain expressed her disappointment on Threads, revealing her plans to perform “Don’t Forget About Us” by Mariah Carey, humorously stating that she was willing to sing despite her fears. She lamented that their uninvitation was due to the negativity surrounding their relationship and hinted at a broader fallout: “This was before all his hatred towards me started spilling out all over the Internet.”
Throughout their brief appearance on the show, Rain and Chey’s relationship was marked by significant drama. The couple’s issues became evident when Rain arrived in Nigeria and clashed with Chey’s family members. Rain was particularly taken aback by Chey’s commitment to abstinence until marriage, which he claimed to have communicated to her before her arrival. As tensions grew, Rain’s frustration culminated in a heated argument with Chey’s sister, leading to Chey ending their relationship.
In an Instagram post from September 2024, Chey clarified, “The primary issue is the decision not to have sex or share a bed until we are married… I informed Rain about this before she came to Nigeria.” However, Rain’s reaction was one of overwhelming anger, and after threatening to cancel her trip, she ultimately decided to go through with it.
The season took a sharp turn during an episode that aired on October 6, 2024, when Chey ended his relationship with Rain amid a heated confrontation. The fallout included Rain accusing Chey of wanting to marry her for a visa, a claim Chey vehemently denied. “If I really wanted the visa, I would have submitted—which includes having sex with Rain,” he asserted during a confessional.
Post-breakup, Rain has not held back in expressing her feelings towards Chey on social media. She has called him out numerous times, suggesting that he does not possess genuine character. “No matter how much money was thrown at me, I would never put my friend or loved one in a position where something or somebody would hurt them,” she stated, hinting at the negative experience she had during her time in Nigeria.
In a heated moment in January 2025, Rain addressed rumors that she had been fired from the show, emphasizing that Chey was allegedly spreading false narratives about her mental health following the fallout. “That guy’s not worth it… I would never do something like that,” Rain said, denying the rumors that she was considering self-harm. She went on to provide her reasons for not attending the tell-all, revealing that she had given the production team ample notice about her absence. Rain indicated that she was not allowed to confront Chey directly or address significant off-camera events, which contributed to her decision not to participate.
Rain expressed frustration with the production team’s editing decisions, stating that she knew they were likely to portray her negatively. “I knew that they were just going to try and make me look like a fool,” she concluded.
As fans continue to speculate about the dynamics of Rain and Chey’s relationship and their absence