Francine Oyeyemi

Portrayed by Jennifer Hudson

**Francine Oyeyemi** is a contestant in 39 Days: Boracay.

## Biography

Name: Francine Oyeyemi

3 Must-Haves for the 39 Days: I need nothing but the clothes on my back and the my power of will.

Whats your pet peeve? People who presume to know me without knowing a thing about me.

Why do you think you will last 39 Days in the wilderness? You don't make it as far as I have in the world of fashion without knowing what accents to put where and when to put them on display.

## Storylines

### "It's Day Two and I've lost my mind."

June and Francine walk down the beach looking for driftwood. June recognizes Francine as a fashion designer and asks her about her inspirations. The two chat as the sun begins to set.

On the blue team beach, Zeph approaches Francine and June as they are talking and braiding fronds. He asks Francine about her fashion career, wondering why a well-known fashion designer would go on a reality TV set on an isolated beach. Francine replies that she loves adventure, and Zeph joins them braiding fronds.

### "Keep yelling!"

Jenna, Roy, and Curtis confront June, Francine, and Zeph about their performance in the last challenge. Jenna tells them that she thinks they're weak and that Eric and Clarissa will vote them off because of it. Francine suggests just voting Eric so the two groups can live separately in peace, and Jenna agrees.

Clarissa meets with June, Zeph, and Francine about their vote plans. Francine tells her that Eric is the vote and that it has already been agreed upon so she might as well follow through with it. Clarissa says that she will consider it.

### "She's having a nuclear meltdown."

June cries hysterically when the blue team arrives back at camp. Francine pulls her away from the others, while Curtis, Jenna, and Roy snicker. June tells Francine that she can't believe Zeph is gone, and that she felt so close to him in the few days they were together. Francine reaffirms June and gets her calm enough to return to camp and lie down to rest.

### "Again, with the dead grandma."

Jenna, Roy, and Curtis find June and Francine hanging out on the beach. Curtis remarks that it's very sad that June lost her stuff, but at least there was nothing cute in her bag. Jenna tells them that it is only a matter of time before they go home and that they should just leave now and spare themselves the embarrassment of being voted out. June begins crying again, and Francine demands that the three leave, which they eventually do.

### "Hypocritical Hippo"

Francine approaches Sam and mentions that she and her allies were treated poorly by Roy and Curtis and that if they lose the challenge, she would be happy to get rid of them. Francine and Sam talk about the events that occurred on their tribes before the swap.

### "End of the line."

On the blue team's beach, Francine is relaxing in the shelter when a small section of it gives out. She rolls off and sees a small strap visible near the collapsed edge. Francine begins to dig and pulls up a bag she recognizes as Junes.

Francine storms up to Curtis and demands an explanation. Curtis said that while he was there, it was Eric's idea to bury the bag, and Eric was the one who actually dug the hole. Francine doubts the story, so she asks Roy, who also blames Eric. Francine puts June's bag inside of her own and prepares to return it at the challenge.

Shane approaches Francine, and tells her what really happened with June's items. Francine promises to tell June at the challenge.

As June gets out of the water, Francine hands the missing belongings to her. June begins to cry and hugs Francine, who whispers in June's ear that Curtis buried the items, not Eric and Clarissa.

### "A whole new game."

The green team arrives at the blue team beach via boat, carrying with them a gigantic feast. Chase arrives in a separate boat, and tells them from now on, they will all live on one beach, and compete in challenges individually. June and Francine are happy to be reunited, however, Curtis begins to fret, seeing that Eric was not voted out.

### "Lying for no reason!"

June snickers at Curtis, causing a verbal argument, where June claims that Curtis can serve it, but can't take it. Francine, Eric, and Clarissa all wind up jumping in, commenting about Curtis' attitude. Curtis breaks down crying and threatening to quit. Clarissa welcomes him to give up the spot on the jury. Curtis spitefully remarks that he will make the next three days hell unless someone changes their mind.

At the restaurant Eric proposes the idea of blindsiding Sam, which Gus and Francine both strongly disagree with. Both of them want to get rid of Curtis first to get even for burying June's belongings.

Francine, Gus, and June gather and talk about what Eric planned during the reward. June is surprised that Eric attempted the plan, but also states that Shane, Riley, and Sam will have to be split up eventually. June says that next episode they can consider a move, but for the time being they need to get rid of Curtis.

Chase asks Francine if the vote will be as decisive as the past one, and Francine claims that there are more schemes then there were before.

### "Me or You."

Riley decides to jump into the ocean in her birthday suit on her birthday. Everyone is shocked to see her running naked towards the water. Riley splashes in the water, as Francine sings 'Happy Birthday.'

Francine explains Clarissa's hiding of her own belongings, and that it didn't make sense considering it was the type of drama that got Curtis and Roy their spots on the jury.

Several people seem surprised to see Francine's name come up. Francine looks panicked, asking aloud if she will be leaving.

### "Time for a robbery!"

As everyone returns from the sacrifice ceremony, Francine gathers everyone around the fire and asks the others about the vote cast for her. Nobody owns up to it, but Francine promises that she will eventually find out who the rat is, and that they should come forward now or face her wrath.

Later. Riley, Francine, and Gus gather sticks along the beach. Gus casually mentions that if they teamed up, nobody would see it coming, and they could easily make the final 3 together. Riley and Francine are both confused by his offer, but tentatively accept it anyways. Gus walks away, and both Riley and Francine shrug at each other, before wandering off in different directions.

June returns to Francine and informs her that Shane was the vote against her. Francine says that if Shane is trying to make big moves, they need to get him out before he can get them, and June agrees.

Meanwhile, on the beach, Gus, Francine, and June make plans. Francine asks them to vote out Shane, and while Gus is immediately unsure, June questions the decision, as Shane helped her get out Curtis and Roy, but ultimately agrees that voting out Shane is the right move.

### "A million dollars or a husband?"

Back at camp, June proposes to Francine and Gus that they vote together against Sam, who they feel least connected to. Gus outright refuses to write her name down, and when asked if he would rather vote Riley or Eric, walks away.

Francine and Eric chat by the well. Francine says that at this point, Sam is the odd one out, and voting her would make for an easy round. Eric agrees with the plan.

Francine sighs and hugs Sam and a teary June on her way out.