Lee Thompson

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SA's former 'The Bachelor' star Lee Thompson said to be homeless (Independent Online)

Former rugby player, model and reality star, Lee Thompson made headlines a few years ago when he was announced as M-Net's first bachelor on reality dating ...

“The re-adjustment back to every-day life once a show is wrapped is taken very seriously. We are aware that the entertainment industry can be overwhelming for some. surely he has family and friends that he can stay with people don’t just end up on the streets….“ In 2020, Thompson said that he was releasing a book, “The Truth Behind The Rose”, were he was meant to open up about the good, the bad and the ugly truth of reality TV. Some followers didn’t seem to empathise with the fallen star and called him the South African “Tinder Swindler”, alluding that he had scammed thousands of people for money. Nic Lombard said: "...publications are saying the same thing!!!

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M-Net reacts to 'homeless' bachelor Lee Thompson (Jacaranda FM)

It was recently reported that 'The Bachelor SA' Lee Thompson is homeless. M-Net responded to the "sad reality" of the star.

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." [Thompson](https://www.instagram.com/leethompson52/?hl=en) was reportedly evicted from a guest house in Buitenkant Street, in Cape Town, that he rented at R300 a night since March this year. M-Net told Jacaranda FM: "Our performers are at the heart of who we are as storytellers. [LOOK: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck get married again!](https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/drive/look-jennifer-lopez-and-ben-affleck-get-married-again/) We are aware that the entertainment industry can be overwhelming for some. [YOU](https://www.news24.com/you/news/local/the-bachelor-sas-lee-thompson-has-gone-from-tv-stardom-to-a-homeless-shelter-20220818) Magazine recently reported that [Lee Thompson](https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/scenic-drive-rian/bachelor-sa-lee-thompson-says-he-found-love/), South Africa's first Bachelor is homeless.

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Things Aren't Looking Great For 'Bachelor SA' Star Lee Thompson (2oceansvibe News)

The former reality TV star is reportedly living in a homeless shelter amid accusations that he has swindled numerous people who pre-ordered his book.

He added: “it seems to be a case of a South African Tinder Swindler. YOU sent reporters to look for Thompson and were directed to a night shelter in the CBD. 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. We are aware that the entertainment industry can be overwhelming for some. “I told him, ‘You have a problem.’ Then he said to me, yes, he knows… I am very unimpressed and I have also lost money on this. He’s a nice guy, but he’s lost it.” There are many stories of people he asked for money. The kitchen floor was littered and even the furniture was broken. I can’t get any information regarding the book or at the very least my refund.” “It was one big mess. “He threw the microwave oven, made a fire in the kitchen and wanted to put it out with the washing machine that he wanted to pick up,” she recalls.

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M-Net responds to jaw-dropping story of Bachelor SA star Lee ... (CapeTown ETC)

When The Bachelor South Africa first debuted in 2019, South African women were enamoured with the former rugby player that flashed across their screens.

[News24](https://www.news24.com/channel/the-juice/news/m-net-on-sad-reality-and-unfavourable-circumstances-of-bachelor-sa-star-lee-thompson-20220822-2): “Our performers are at the heart of who we are as storytellers. Lee Thompson was a self-described entrepreneur and SA’s first Bachelor contestant. M-Net has responded to the “sad reality” of The Bachelor South Africa star Lee Thompson found living on the streets of Cape Town.

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Five things to know about 'homeless' reality star Lee Thompson (The South African)

From his 'tell-all' memoir to rumours that he is homeless, here are five things to know about 'Bachelor SA' star Lee Thompson.

Lee then subsequently “ghosted” those who complained. He, however, allegedly “swindled” those who preordered and prepaid for the book which was never published. “He’s not exactly a gentleman with a red rose. Here are five things we know about the rumoured to be homeless reality star. This came after claims that he was kicked out of a guesthouse in the Cape Town CBD. According to the guesthouse owner, the reality star was evicted for “wrecking” the room.

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