Alton on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa

Since the first episode of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa, the show has been trending every week on X for multiple days when a new episode drops, making it one of the most talked-about shows in South Africa – and today is no different. 

The all-star cast includes Beverley Steyn (The Real Housewives of Cape Town S1); Christall Kay (The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S1-2); LaConco (The Real Housewives of Durban S1-2); Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho (The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S2-3); Liz Prins (The Real Housewives of Gqeberha S1); Londie London (The Real Housewives of Durban S2); Melany Viljoen (The Real Housewives of Pretoria S1); and Nonku Williams (The Real Housewives of Durban S1-4).

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The show served us everything we love about Housewives: over the past 10 weeks, we have seen laughter, friendship, fights and even island romances when both Christall and Nonku found partners in Jamaica. 

We were also introduced to Alton Bent, the Jamaican man who was tasked with taking care of the housewives, and even got mixed up in the drama.

To celebrate the final episode, we caught up with Alton. We asked him a few questions about the ladies, and he spilled the behind-the-scenes tea that he experienced first-hand. 

What was it like being around Africa's most iconic housewives?

It was a wonderful feeling to work among these ladies. I really enjoyed myself.

What were some of the misconceptions you might have had about the ladies?

The way they were bickering with each other, I thought they were very mean, but speaking to them one-on-one, I realised they have nice personalities.

Which housewife was the nicest to you?

They were all nice, but I’d give it to Nonku, Christall, Mel and Liz.

Did you learn anything from the ladies?

They are all strong and powerful women. If you want anything done, you must be stern. So I learned to be more stern, and mean what I say because, if you do not do that, they are just going to walk all over your head.

Was the drama that viewers see on screen real?

Yes, it was genuine! Everything that viewers saw is everything that happened. I felt like I was in a movie because it was so dramatic.

Are you in touch with any of the ladies?

Yes, I am. I occasionally speak with some of them, more specifically with Lethabo, Mel, Liz, Christall and Nonku.

Did any of the ladies tip you and the other people who were working in the villa?

I'm the only one who received a tip; it was from Nonku and it was $20. 

Who was the most difficult lady?

They were all difficult at times; everyone had their fair share of being difficult.

How do you feel about being a star in Africa?

I haven’t watched the show but scrolling on Instagram and X, I have seen the feedback and it feels amazing. I hope I get to visit the ladies back in South Africa.

I've also seen the backlash and I laugh because I expected it after a couple of days with the ladies.

What is your message to the ladies?

You are all unique in your own ways; continue to be the extraordinary beings you are. Not everything you hear should get you worked up.

About The Real Housewives 

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa is produced by GOAT Productions, the creative minds behind Unfollowed, one of the 10 most streamed South African shows on Showmax in 2023, and last year’s South African Film and Television Award winner Life With Kelly Khumalo S3.

The Real Housewives is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group. 

Other Showmax Originals include editions of The Real Housewives in Abuja, Durban, Lagos and Nairobi. Showmax is also the streaming home of the Cape Town, Gqeberha, Johannesburg, and Wynlande franchises. 

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