Christall Kay faces criticism after sharing emotional tribute to late billionaire Douw Steyn in South Africa

Reality TV star Christall Kay has sparked controversy after sharing a heartfelt tribute to the late billionaire Douw Steyn on social media.

While she expressed her deep admiration for him and revealed that they were once engaged, many found her post to be insensitive to his grieving family.

Steyn, a well-known insurance mogul and property tycoon, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 72 after battling a long illness.

Christall Kay Remembers Douw Steyn with Emotional Post

The former Real Housewives of Johannesburg star took to Instagram to honor Douw Steyn, calling him a genius, a loving father, and a true gentleman.

She shared a montage of old photos and videos of the two together, reminiscing about their time as a couple.

“Today, I am overcome with sweet memories and tears hearing of the passing of billionaire Douw Steyn.

My gentle, kind heart, who filled my life with such excitement, passion, adventure, and love!” she wrote.

She went on to thank him for his love, generosity, and the wonderful experiences they shared, adding that he would always hold a special place in her heart.

Social Media Backlash Over Christall’s Tribute

While some of her followers sympathized with her loss, others felt her post was inappropriate, given that Steyn had moved on and had a family of his own.

One critic accused her of being attention-seeking, commenting:
“You’re inconsiderate and attention-seeking.

He has a wife, and you’re a thing of the past. Move on, Ghel.”

In response to the backlash, Christall defended her tribute, explaining that she never had the chance to say goodbye to Douw Steyn and that their connection was meaningful.

“He was my love too, and I never got to say goodbye,” she replied.

She also revealed that they were once engaged, saying that his family and even his wife were aware of their past relationship, but she chose to walk away to pursue her own path.

Was Christall Kay’s Tribute Appropriate?

The debate continues online, with some people supporting Christall Kay for expressing her grief, while others believe she should have been more considerate of the billionaire’s wife and family.

What do you think? Was her tribute a heartfelt message or an unnecessary trip down memory lane?