After four years,Chloe Trautman’s time onSiesta Keyhas come to an end.
In a sneak peek at Wednesday’s episode, the cast gathers together afterMadisson Hausburgreceives a message from Chloe, who reveals that she’s leaving the show.
She continues, “Have any of you ever thought as to why alcohol is 12 spirits? It’s because it’s the No. 1 way it kills your spirit. Being around a ton of alcohol and s— talking on people are all things that truly do not align with who I am now. I tried to stick with it, but you can only place yourself in a toxic environment for so long until you have your breaking point.”
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Chloe notes that “in life andSiesta Keythere are many seasons,” and that her time on the show “has come to an end.”
The cast then appears to be stunned upon learning of Chloe’s decision.
“I pray you can somewhat understand why I am doing this,” she says before pausing to tell a stranger to move along on their bike, which causes her costars to erupt into laughter. “Remember, love is the most powerful energy of them all. We are all love. The light in me recognizes the light within all of you.”
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“Farewell everyone, it’s truly been a pleasure,” she concludes.
After wrapping up Chloe’s video message,Kelsey Owensquestions why she’s “so emotional” over hearing about her costar’s update. Madisson’s fiancé,Ish Soto, then jokes that Chloe is “not dead.”
Sam Logan says that Chloe’s farewell video is “such a dramatic way to go,” to whichJuliette Porteragrees. “That’s so dramatic. Like, she’s so judgmental lately,” Juliette, 23, continues. “I’m, like, so annoyed about this. I really struggle being supportive of this journey when I really just feel like she’s just lost.”
PEOPLE confirmed in January thatChloe is exitingSiesta Keyafter four seasons. In an Instagram Story post, Chloe also explained that she chose to leave after working on the show “became extremely toxic.”
“I decided to take a step back from filming because it became extremely toxic,” she continued, according toa screenshot from a fan account. “I am unwilling to put my journey and my happiness on the line for fame and money. You all will have clarity when the show airs. Now please stop spreading lies.”
Nearly two months after confirming her exit, Chloe reflected onhow much she’s grownover the last year.
source: people.com
