Chloe Fabiano made a life-changing decision for love, leaving a successful career and her home in Boston to move to Aruba for a man she met on a pirate ship. The 23-year-old former pageant queen gave up a six-figure job to be with Johny Fernandes, a 32-year-old entertainer on a pirate-themed party boat. Their journey is now unfolding on Season 7 of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, showing the real-life challenges that followed the vacation romance.
Leaving a Six-Figure Job Behind
Chloe Fabiano was living a comfortable and successful life in Boxford, Massachusetts, before her move. She worked as a sales representative for her mother’s shipping and logistics company. She described her decision, stating:
“I’m leaving a six-figure job … to move to Aruba because I fell in love with a man on a pirate ship.”
This meant walking away from not just a high salary, but also her stability, family, and the life she knew. Her mother and friends were deeply concerned about her choice, with one friend, who is also married to a man from Aruba, expressing doubt that Johny’s intentions were sincere.
A Romance Forged on a Pirate Ship
Chloe and Johny’s story began like something from a movie. Chloe was on a girls’ trip to Aruba when she first saw Johny during his performance on a pirate ship party boat. She recalled, “I saw him on the boat, shirtless. I just thought he was gorgeous, and that was it.” After the boat trip, Chloe and her friends met Johny at a local bar, where he proved to be both funny and sweet. They exchanged contact information and maintained a long-distance relationship for 11 months, with Chloe making several trips back to Aruba before deciding to relocate permanently.
Trust Issues and Cultural Shock
The honeymoon phase was short-lived once Chloe moved to Aruba full-time. She quickly began to struggle with trust, largely fueled by the nature of Johny’s job. As a host on a “booze cruise,” his work involves entertaining tourists, often women. “I really want to trust him,” Chloe shared, “but it’s hard when he’s a booze cruise host.” These concerns led to dramatic actions, including one instance where Chloe hid in a tree to spy on Johny while he was working, an event captured by the show’s cameras. Johny also asked Chloe to stop tracking his phone location, a request that further strained their relationship. Beyond trust, Chloe faced significant cultural shock, adjusting to a new routine, different expectations about work and money, and a complete lack of the safety net she had back home.
Who is Johny Fernandes?
Johny Fernandes is more than just a pirate boat entertainer. He is a big fitness enthusiast whose passions include skimboarding, kayaking, hiking, and jujutsu. He previously appeared in the 90 Day Fiancé universe on Season 3 of 90 Day: The Single Life, where he was spotted as a friend of Tania Maduro during her search for love in Aruba. Johny has also experienced significant personal heartbreak. He revealed that a past relationship ended when he discovered his ex was unfaithful. More recently, he suffered the loss of his mother, who passed away in 2023. He shared that his mother was the last woman he lived with, and her death profoundly affected him.
Are Chloe and Johny Still Together?
During the filming of Season 7, Chloe and Johny were still together and sharing a home in Aruba, working through their disagreements. However, clues from their social media activity have since fueled speculation about a potential split. As of now, Chloe and Johny no longer follow each other on Instagram and there is a noticeable lack of interaction on each other’s posts. Furthermore, Chloe’s Instagram bio currently describes herself as a “future ex-wife,” hinting that their connection may not have worked out. She has also posted photos from Aruba with the caption “until next time…”, leaving their status unclear. While Chloe appears to be back living in Boston, neither has made a public statement confirming the status of their relationship.
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