LOOK: 'The Bachelor SA' Lee Thompson returns to social media amid 'homeless' claims
In August, it was reported that the first 'The Bachelor SA', Lee Thompson, is homeless. It was later also reported that he's undergoing rehabilitation. The handsome bachelor returned to social media amid the worrying claims.
In August, Huisgenoot and YOU Magazine reported that Lee Thompson, South Africa's first Bachelor, had fallen on hard times and became homeless.
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Thompson was reportedly evicted from a guest house in Buitenkant Street, Cape Town. He rented a room at R300 per night since March this year.
The former Sharks rugby player was reportedly kicked out due to alleged damage to property and chaos.
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The owner described his room as "a nest" and a "pigsty" as empty drink bottles, glasses, littered, broken furniture, and used open condoms were seen in his room.
M-Net told Jacaranda FM: "Our performers are at the heart of who we are as storytellers. We are aware that the entertainment industry can be overwhelming for some. The readjustment back to everyday life once a show is wrapped is taken very seriously.
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"As such, working with our producers, we ensure that we give our stars robust support and tools to help them reintegrate back into society and this has helped many to resume their lives successfully. The sad reality is that not all manage to do so sustainably, with some subsequently falling into unfavorable circumstances years after the end of their association with our shows."
An absolutely horror/horrible story reported by YOU/Huisgenoot who found @MNet's former The Bachelor SA reality TV star Lee Thompson apparently living homeless in Cape Town after he had allegedly trashed the place where he stayed and was kicked out a few months ago. pic.twitter.com/As3HyjaIF0
— TVwithThinus (@TVwithThinus) August 19, 2022
'The Bachelorette SA' Qiniso van Damme spoke out and said the stories about Thompson are "distressing."
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"The stories about are distressing. I am glad that he is receiving help and is in rehab. Being in the entertainment industry can be so taxing, and we all need to help each other thrive. This could be me or you one day."
On Saturday, 1 October, Thompson posted a photo of himself and his new puppy on the social media platform Instagram.
"Spending some quality time with my new baby," Thompson wrote on Instagram.