Beverley Steyn denies Christall Kay got her on the ‘Housewives’ franchise

Beverley "Bev" Steyn has refuted claims that she got onto the Housewives franchise because of her co-star Christall Kay.

Viewers have witnessed the two stars butt heads and their friendship fall apart on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip - South Africa. In one episode, Christall suggested Beverley used her to get into reality TV.

After the airing of the latest episode, Bev said she knew where she stood with Christall.

"Christall and I were not good friends. We were acquaintances and I contacted her after I was asked to do Housewives. She did not get me on Housewives. That is a false statement. She and I spent a little time together, and I didn't get her — our personalities are very different," she said.

"With what happened on the show, I don't think she and I can have a friendship."

Bev has been able to grow friendships with her other co-stars.

"I have made very good friends. Nonku and I started our friendship on a spiritual journey, we both love God. Lethabo too, she is very level-headed, she is one of the girls who can tell me things as they are. Liz is a fun, crazy friend and we always have a good time. LaC and I have a bond that we are forming.

"I feel like I have built a strong sisterhood with the ladies and I feel like I can pick up the phone and speak to them about anything at any time."

As a two-season Housewife, The Real Housewives of Cape Town star shared the biggest lessons from being on the show and putting her life out there. 

"I came back because my side of the story needs to be told and I feel like my story can help other women who have been through similar situations because it is something that is unspoken. You do not hear a lot of people speak about it but it is something a lot of people have gone through. 

"My fans have helped me heal by giving me love, and they make me laugh and enjoy life and not be so serious.

"There are so many things I have learnt from the show, but the biggest is that it has helped me to embrace different cultures and different personalities. It has also taught me to be more empathetic and to see things from people’s pain because we have all gone through pain and that has elevated me as a woman."