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Londie London Apologises After Being Dragged For Comment About Christall Kay: “It Was Supposed To Be A Joke”

Londie London Apologises After Being Dragged For Comment About Christall Kay: “It Was Supposed To Be A Joke”

Londie London is clearing the air after finding herself on the wrong side of the timeline.

The singer and reality TV star has issued a public apology after viewers accused her of mocking Christall Kay’s eye condition during a recent episode of Real Housewives Ultimate Trip — and Mzansi was quick to call out the irony.

Especially considering Londie’s own past experience with bullying on reality TV.

The Comment That Sparked the Backlash

The moment in question unfolded during a FaceTime conversation between Londie and co-star Annie, where the two discussed Christall Kay. What viewers didn’t appreciate was Londie’s remark about Christall’s eyes — something many pointed out is linked to a medical condition she cannot control.

Once the episode aired, social media wasted no time dragging the moment back into the spotlight.

We Defended You Last Year” — Fans Express Disappointment

Several viewers expressed frustration, reminding Londie that just last year, she received widespread support after being bullied on Real Housewives of Durban.

One X user wrote: “For someone that was bullied by Minnie and had the whole country rally behind her, it’s crazy that Londie made such comments about Christall’s eyes knowing it’s a condition she can’t change.”

Another added: “Londie sana, mocking Christall’s cross-eyed condition was very mean and low of you. I thought you were better than this?”

The general sentiment? People expected more.

Londie London Responds: “I Am Not a Bully”

Following the backlash, Londie took to social media to apologise, admitting that the comment missed the mark.

She explained that the remark was meant as humour but acknowledged it didn’t land the way she intended.

“It was a bad comment that was supposed to be a joke; it didn’t land well, xolani bandla,” she wrote.

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Londie went on to defend her character, stressing that bullying is something she would never stand for.

“I am not a bully; I know how harmful bullying can be and I would never encourage or enforce it,” she said.

She also added that she genuinely cares for Christall and urged fans to focus on the positive, noting that she wasn’t even present in Rio during some of the events being discussed.

Accountability or Damage Control?

While some fans accepted the apology, others felt the situation highlighted a deeper issue around how easily jokes turn into harm, especially on reality TV where cameras never miss a moment.

The incident has reignited conversations about sensitivity, accountability, and whether reality stars should be held to higher standards — particularly when they’ve previously been victims themselves.

Did Londie genuinely miss the mark — or should she have known better given her own experience? Apology accepted or side-eye still active?


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