Love Island USA Season 7 finalist Chelley is back online, and sis came with grace, gratitude, and a whole lot of love. After weeks of silence following the show’s finale, Chelley broke her social media hiatus with a raw and emotional letter aimed straight at the people who held her down — especially Black women who saw themselves in her.

“To the women who look like me, who saw parts of themselves in me… I see you, I feel you, and I love you,” Chelley wrote.

🖤 FOR BLACK WOMEN, BY A BLACK WOMAN

Chelley didn’t just acknowledge her supporters — she uplifted them. In her statement, she gave flowers to the creators and platforms that didn’t just report on the show, but dug deeper, using their voices to highlight the truths and struggles Black women face on and off-screen.

“You reminded the world that we are layered, emotional, complex, worthy and real.”

🔥 SHE ADDRESSES THE HATE WITH NOTHING BUT GRACE

Chelley also took a moment to reflect on the negativity that came her way — and responded with nothing but grace.

“A lot occurred and went unseen… you’re only seeing a glimpse, maybe 10 minutes out of my 24-hour day in Fiji.”

She made it clear: no amount of judgment could rob her of her peace.

💘 LOVE WON — AND SO DID CHELLEY

Through all the ups, downs, and edited storylines, Chelley reminded everyone that she walked away with exactly what she needed.

“At the end of the day… I won. I have my man. I have my circle. I have my peace. And I have YOU.”

🌍 A CALL TO ACTION: CHOOSE LOVE, NOT HATE

Chelley closed out her message with one final ask to her fanbase turned family: keep leading with compassion and empathy.

“Keep lifting each other up. Keep choosing compassion. That’s how we change the world.”

💫 A MOMENT OF HEALING & TRUTH

Chelley’s return isn’t a clapback to social media users that threw shade her way — it’s a healing moment for Black women in the reality TV space and beyond. Her message is a reminder that even when the world tries to dim your light, your people will always remind you who you are.

👇🏾 Noir Nation, did Chelley’s words speak to YOU? Drop a 🩷 in the comments if you felt seen!