Christall Kay Responds to Side Chick Rumors About Douw Steyn
Reality TV star Christall Kay has spoken out after facing claims that she was the “side chick” of the late billionaire businessman, Douw Steyn.
Douw, known for his success in insurance and property development, was married to Carolyn Steyn when he passed away.
Christall Kay Clarifies Her Relationship with Douw Steyn
On February 4th, 2025, Douw Steyn died at the age of 72 after a long illness.
The news led to an outpouring of tributes from various circles, honoring one of South Africa’s most successful businessmen.
Among the tributes was one from Christall Kay, a star of The Real Housewives.
She shared her condolences and recalled their time together, claiming that she and Douw once dated.
She even stated that Douw had proposed to her at a surprise engagement party held at the prestigious Saxon Hotel in Sandhurst.
In her heartfelt post, she wrote, “We did life together for a while, both the triumphs and tragedies…You will always be a true inspiration and hold a special place in my heart!”
However, Christall’s tribute sparked some backlash, with critics suggesting that she was merely a “side chick” during his marriage.
In response to these comments, Christall was quick to defend herself. She denied the accusations and clarified the nature of her relationship with Douw.
In a message to a follower, she said, “He was my love too.
I never got to say goodbye.”
She further explained, “BTW [by the way], his whole family and his wife all knew we were engaged at the time, but I stepped away to make my own life, but I will always hold him dear.”
Douw Steyn’s Relationship Timeline
Douw Steyn’s personal life was marked by several high-profile relationships.
Before meeting Christall, Douw had been married to Carolyn Steyn.
They tied the knot in 2003 at the Saxon Hotel but divorced only six months later.
Carolyn later shared that the emotional toll of the divorce led her to seek psychiatric care.
Afterward, Douw began a relationship with Donne Botha in 2005.
The two got engaged the same year and even had a ceremony in London in 2007.
However, their relationship came to an end in 2009 under difficult circumstances.
Donne Botha later went to court, attempting to claim half of Douw’s estate, but the Durban High Court dismissed her claim, stating that they were not legally married.
She also accused Douw of physical assault during their time together.
Following his breakup with Donne, Douw reportedly started seeing Christall Kay.
She claimed that he supported her music career, and they even traveled to the US together.
Christall emphasized that Carolyn Steyn was aware of her relationship with Douw at the time.
In 2013, after reuniting, Carolyn confirmed that she had remarried Douw.
She posted on Instagram about their renewed love, writing, “I always tell Douw that he has become the man of my dreams—kind, generous, loving, complimentary.
Not a day goes by now that he does not tell me how much he loves me, how proud he is of me, and how grateful he is to have me as his wife. And each and every day with this giant of a man, I count as a gift.”
Was Christall Kay’s Tribute Inappropriate?
Given the context of Christall’s relationship with Douw Steyn, do you think her tribute was appropriate? With so many layers to their relationship, it’s sparked plenty of conversations.
What’s your take on the whole situation?
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