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Does the support for Junelle Bromfield prove that fans value character over nationality?

Junelle Bromfield is back making the headlines. The Jamaican sprinting sensation and triple world champion Noah Lyles’ girlfriend is all set for her episode on SIM Soul Sessions. But this is unlike any other SIM Soul Sessions. The typical sit-down interview will have a slight change. Why? Junelle is not going back home to Jamaica for the show.

Instead, the show is coming to her. The episode with Simone Clarke, which was originally planned to take place in Jamaica had a sudden change of schedule when Junelle expressed her fears about returning home. Simone took it to Instagram and wrote, “I’ve sat and watched what has been happening with @junellebromfield. We reached out to her, and I offered to fly her home to come sit with me for @simsoulsessions because I thought she needed to have her say. Her response hurt my heart. She wanted to accept the invitation, but she was afraid to come home.”

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The backlash Junelle Bromfield received from her homeland is keeping her away. “Cyberbullying, trolling, and yes, folks – death threats,” is what Junelle told Simone. She wanted to come but was simply too afraid. “In that moment, I promised her that if she was afraid to come to us, we were coming to her,” wrote Simone. Come hellfire, Simone Clarke was determined to make it happen.

Simone flew to Orlando to sit with Junelle and record the episode. And the internet? Well, it responded in a big way. The fandom on the reel captioned with the powerful Edmund Burke quote, “The best way for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing”, started pouring in love. But the love did not stop there. Simone followed up the post with another reel.

This time, Simone directly addressed the crowd that was in support. “I’m overwhelmed,” she said. “I just want to ask you guys to tag Junelle in everything you say that’s good and positive… let’s just send her a wave of love.” Simone also reminded, “She (Junelle) said yes to Save Soul because she knows it’s a safe space, and that’s because of people like you who sit and watch and do not judge.”

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Amidst All the Noise, Junelle Continues to Thrive

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Does the support for Junelle Bromfield prove that fans value character over nationality?

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Junelle Bromfield isn’t letting the haters slow her down—in fact, she’s using the negativity as fuel to push even further. Already a standout on the track, Junelle now has her sights set on the fashion world, ready to make her runway debut. Following in the stylish footsteps of her partner, Noah Lyles, Bromfield is about to take the fashion scene by storm. And no one is prouder than Lyles himself. In a recent Instagram story, he playfully teased, “Here we have Junelle thanking God for all her designer clothes as she gets ready for fashion week. Junelle, how you feel?” Flashing a big grin, she replied, “I’m feeling excited!”

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But conquering the fashion world isn’t all Junelle has been up to. Recently, she and Noah were spotted enjoying a perfect Sunday at State Farm Stadium, watching the Arizona Cardinals demolish the Los Angeles Rams 41-10. The day was one of celebration for the power couple, enjoying their time off the track in style.

Against all odds, Junelle Bromfield keeps rising—whether in sports or fashion. With Noah Lyles by her side, she’s ready to take on both worlds, proving that resilience and ambition go hand in hand. If you haven’t already, take Simone’s advice—send Junelle some love. She’s earned it.