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Chrishell Stauseis responding to criticism she received after sharing photos of her family holiday gathering with boyfriendKeo Motsepe.
“To those bringing up Covid concerns, I understand and agree this was not a good use of my platform. I normally always try to be socially responsible with my posts because I am naturally a compassionate person. I can see how this does not show that to some,” Stause wrote.
“I understand you won’t agree, but at least so you can see where I am coming from - This is my immediate family and we all are able to test before and after,” she added. “This is the first Christmas without our mom we felt important to be there for each other in a tough year.”
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Stause concluded, “Keo brought such welcomed happiness and selfishly I posted in a very happy moment. Please be safe and I am sending all my love to my supporters & critics. I hear all of you and can appreciate feedback from both sides.”
When the reality star first shared the post on social media, she excitedly told followers that herDancing with the Starspro boyfriend “fit right in.”
Motsepe also documented the festive occasion on social media, sharing photos of the couple wearing matching holiday-themed onesies. “Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🎄🎄 lots of love #metthefamily😉,” Motsepecaptionedhis own post.
Stause and Motsepewent public with their romanceon Dec. 3, not long after they made it official behind the scenes. Motsepe shared a photo of himself giving Stause a kiss on the cheek, which she re-posted on her Instagram Story.
Shortly after, sheopened up about the relationshipduring an Instagram Live withKaitlyn Bristowe— whowon season 29 ofDWTSlast month.
“I’m grateful. I had the best experience [onDWTS] but this to me is the coolest thing. I knew from my dance work I wasn’t going to win a Mirrorball from the beginning. To have this come from it, I’m just very smitten,” said Stause, who was eliminated after eight weeks on the competition show.
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