“I have been getting cyber bullied for weeks,” Noah Lyles‘ girlfriend, Junelle Bromfield opened up recently, sharing how tough things have been. Running used to be her escape, especially after losing her mom to cervical cancer in 2021, but now the sport is taking a toll on her mental health and flipping her life upside down.

And now, after dealing with months of online hate, Junelle’s not sure if she wants to keep running for Jamaica. Well, the track and field world is definitely divided about it as some are supporting her, while others have mixed feelings.

Junelle Bromfield thinks twice about repping Jamaica

Over on r/trackandfield, the chatter kicked off when Junelle Bromfield dropped a hint about possibly stepping away from repping Jamaica on the track. Unlike the usual vibe on Sim Soul Sessions, Bromfield wasn’t interviewed in Jamaica but rather in Orlando—away from the heat of the backlash she’s been getting at home. Sitting alongside Noah Lyles on the show’s impromptu set, she opened up about it all, adding yet another layer to the conversation.

Simone Clarke from ‘Sim Soul Sessions’ caught up with Junelle Bromfield for some real talk. Junelle opened up about getting death threats, saying, “I had to turn off my inbox…” Crazy, right? Simone also noted that all this hate has Junelle questioning if she still wants to run for Jamaica. That’s a heavy load for anyone!

While some Jamaican users continued to fuel the hate, others came to her defense. One user didn’t hold back, clapping back at the negativity with, “You Jamaican track fans seek to seek help. This is pathetic and disgusting.” Amid the storm of mixed emotions, a few voices stood tall for Junelle, pushing back against the waves of hate and reminding everyone to be more compassionate.

And that was just the tip of the iceberg! The mixed reactions poured in fast, as users didn’t stop at simply commenting—they switched into full-on debate mode in the comments section. 

Fans weigh in on Junelle Bromfields’ next move

The whole mess kicked off in July when Noah Lyles spilled some tea about the Jamaican camp’s gossip. Chatting with Track World News, he said, “Junelle being Jamaican and having trained in MVP, I have been getting the drama from the Jamaican camp at least five years now.” He and Junelle Bromfield have been close since 2017 when she slid into his DMs, but they didn’t start dating until 2022, which just added to the drama. 

So, things got wild for Junelle Bromfield when she was labeled a “traitor,” and Lyles didn’t hold back, saying he often throws shade at Jamaican competitors because he knows stuff they don’t. It got crazier when she didn’t do as well at the Paris Olympics—Jamaica landed in fifth instead of snagging a medal. She also missed the 400m finals, which had fans totally upset. Death threats started pouring in, with some telling her not to even think about returning to Jamaica. The drama just keeps escalating!

As the hate comments came pouring in, one user didn’t hold back, saying, “Yeah she can go to the US and follow Noah around like a little lost puppy. We don’t want her representing us. Bye.” Oof, right? But Junelle’s fans quickly clapped back, asking “How does it feel hating your own skin? I wouldn’t mind if we took Elaine too” And honestly, who wouldn’t want Elaine Thompson-Herah on their team? This Jamaican legend runs the 60m, 100m, and 200m like a pro, with five Olympic golds to her name! People call her one of the greatest sprinters ever, and she’s the fastest woman alive in the 100m, ranking third in the 200m. Total legend!

But wait, even with all the hate flying around, some love started popping up! One user was like, “⁠So which country can we start supporting…the Jamaican hate was too much. She is a sweetheart…definitely colorist ignorant folks”  It’s nice to see fans stepping up and showing love, proving that kindness always comes out on top!

And then some more love started pouring in with comments like, “Well the way they been treating her in social media I wouldn’t represent them if it was me. She really doesn’t deserve this man for real so definitely not blaming her for this if she decides to do so.” With all that hate swirling around, some fans are even supporting her decision to ditch Jamaica too!

So, what do you think about Junelle Bromfield’s potential choice? Are you all in for her or do you have a different take? Hit us up in the comments!