’90 Day Fiance’: Jess Caroline Apologizes to Viewers for Brazilian Women Comment
90 Day Fiance star Jess Caroline apologized to viewers for a generalized statement she made towards Brazilian women. Fans saw as Colt Johnson went to visit Jess in Chicago. The two seemingly hit it off during their first date. But, it seems like Jess’s comments about what Brazilian ladies do on first dates rubbed some viewers the wrong way. Continue reading to find out her response to those viewers.
90 Day Fiance: Jess Caroline Gets a Visit from Colt Johnson
Fans first met Jess Caroline on Happily Ever After as she got a visit from her then-boyfriend Colt Johnson. The 90 Day Fiance returnee flew to Chicago to meet Jess in person. He said that he was “really excited” to spend the weekend with her. Colt told her that he appreciated her for inviting him to visit. Colt also said that he thought he would “love it” in the Windy City.
The 90 Day Fiance newcomer was happy to have Colt Johnson visit her. Jess Caroline was glad to see him in person. And not just on the internet. Jess told fans that she liked Colt because he is “smart and funny.” She also liked that Colt “loves cats.” However, fans already know that Colt won’t be moving to Chicago. Since he and Jess are no longer together. But, fans will seemingly get to see how their relationship plays out on the show.
Jess Offends Viewers with Brazilian Women Comment
During Jess Caroline’s first meet up with Colt Johnson she brought up the topic of people from Brazil. She spoke about what women from her home country like to do on a first date. Jess said that Brazilians like to kiss. She also said that “sometimes sex” happens on the first date as well. She seemingly suggested that all women from Brazil love to hook up with men often.
90 Day Fiance’s Jess Caroline’s comment about Brazilian ladies didn’t sit well with some viewers. These viewers felt like she was making a statement that doesn’t necessarily apply to every woman from Brazil. Watchers’ opinions on what she said were brought to her attention. And she didn’t let them go unnoticed. So, Colt Johnson’s now ex-girlfriend took to the internet to offer an apology.
90 Day Fiance Celeb Apologizes in Open Letter
Jess Caroline addressed the episode viewers were referring to in an open letter online. She said that she “would like to make a formal apology” to anyone she offended with her “generalized speech.” Jess said that she now realizes how “problematic” her statements were. She also apologized for how she “expressed” herself. And that she only meant to give a “personal opinion.”
The 90 Day Fiance reality star has taken accountability for her words. Jess Caroline seemingly didn’t intend to add to the “already hypersexualized stereotype” of women who are from Brazil. She said that she now knows how “jeopardizing” her comments could be. The 90 Day Fiance Brazilian native is also aware that the “deconstruction of sexism is a daily task.” So, Jess is taking this incident as a learning opportunity.
Continue watching 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After every Sunday night to find out more about Colt Johnson’s relationship with Jess Caroline.
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