Chrishell Stause is responding to criticism she received after sharing photos of her family’s vacation with boyfriend Keo Motsepe.
On Saturday, the Selling Sunset star, 39, shared an Instagram post telling her followers that she brought Motsepe, 31, home on vacation to introduce him to his family. She later adjusted her caption to address the comments she received from fans criticizing her for traveling through the coronavirus pandemic and meeting in a group of nine.
“For those who mention Covid’s concerns, I understand and agree that it was not a good use of my platform. Normally, I always try to be socially responsible with my posts because I am a naturally compassionate person. I can see how that doesn’t show that for some” , wrote Stause.
“I understand that you will not agree, but at least so that you can see where I come from – this is my immediate family and we can all test before and after,” she added. “This is the first Christmas without our mother that we think is important for us to be there for each other in a difficult year.”
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Stause concluded, “Keo brought such a welcome happiness and I selfishly posted it in a very happy moment. Please be safe and I am sending all my love to my supporters and critics. I listen to all of you and I can thank you for the feedback from both sides. “
When the reality show star first shared the post on social media, she told followers that she Dancing with the stars professional boyfriend “fits perfectly.”
“He introduced @keo_motsepe to the family. He fit 😜😍🥰🎄 perfectly,” wrote Stause next to a couple of photos, one of which showed the couple posing with their family. “Merry Christmas to everyone, from mine to yours !!! Sending lots of love to you💕.”
Motsepe also documented the festive occasion on social media, sharing photos of the couple wearing Christmas-themed overalls. “Merry Christmas to everyone 🎄🎄🎄 lots of love # metthefamily😉,” said Motsepe in his own post.
Stause and Motsepe published their novel on December 3, not long after making it official behind the scenes. Motsepe shared a photo of him kissing Stause on the cheek, which she posted again in his Instagram story.
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Shortly after, she started talking about the relationship during an Instagram Live with Kaitlyn Bristowe – who won the season 29 of DWTS last month.
“I am grateful. I had the best experience [on DWTS] but that to me is the coolest thing. I knew from my dance work that I wouldn’t win a Mirrorball from the start. I am very excited to have achieved this, “said Stause, who was eliminated after eight weeks in the competition program.
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