Cape Town — Pearl Thusi has been slammed for her recent video about her cry for help, after she revealed that she was in fact joking about her struggles.
In a video that trended on X, Pearl sent out a cry for help to her followers, saying she was in need of a hug and emotional support.
“To all my friends who know where I live, I’m ordering hugs and support, emotional support, there’s a lot of emotional damage,” Pearl said in the video.
The post sparked some concerns from her fans, who wished her well and hoped that she could get the help she needed. However, a new video came out where Pearl took to her Instagram stories and seemingly went back on what she said in her previous video, saying she was in fact fine and that she had a good thing going.
“Guys, I was just making a joke because of what happened this week. I’ve got my friends phoning me like ‘OMG, what are you going through, what’s happening? What’s going on?’ One can’t play with you guys” she said, before assuring fans that she’s doing well, and there’s nothing to worry about.
Pearl Thusi finally comes out to defend herself, saying she was joking… Everything is ok on her side. She ends the video by saying “ani dlaliswa”.#capitec. Skomota. Minnie. Midrand. Khune. Mama joy. Konka. Sundowns pic.twitter.com/uLeCLC46xp
— Meshack Mathe Bevhula (@MeshackBevhula) November 15, 2023
Pearl faced some intense criticism for the new video, with many accusing her of being an attention seeker and she was blasted for joking about something as serious as mental health problems. Many wondered whether she really was okay, or just putting on a brave face.
It was a cry for help ,she’s not fine .
There’s nothing wrong with not being okay . It happens to all of us ❤️ pic.twitter.com/c8UJNzQkaA— Penelope Makala (@Penelope_Makala) November 15, 2023
She is definitely not RIGHT!
— Sisa (@Sisa_Ndoni) November 15, 2023
She is desperate for attention or something
— barbzcafe☕🍷🍵🍸🍹🥂🥤🦄🎀👑💧 (@Yoniem5) November 15, 2023
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