Kyle Viljoen defends Jill Zarin against accusations of freeloading by many Below Deck viewers. He reveals a heartwarming story about her on Instagram.
SUMMARY
- Kyle Viljoen defends RHONY’s Jill Zarin’s behavior on Below Deck by slamming her critics as “repulsive.”
- Kyle claims Jill wasn’t acting for cameras on Below Deck, praising her authenticity and generosity during his medical diagnosis.
- Despite the controversy surrounding Kyle, his defense of Jill showcases a rare display of compassion in reality TV.
Kyle Viljoen defends Jill Zarin after many Below Deck viewers criticize her. The two reality TV stars may not have a long history, but they are part of the Bravo family. Kyle is most known for his time in Below Deck Mediterranean, where he was extremely controversial for his feud with Natalya Scudder. The South African stew almost made Captain Sandy Yawn fire him, but he somehow stayed. Meanwhile, Jill is popular for her appearance on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City. She recently guest-starred in Below Deck season 11.
Kyle said, “if anyone knew Jill, you would know she is TV magic and why are we watching reality tv if you not into the reality of it being TELEVISION.”
Jill used to be popular, but her latest appearance on Below Deck has likely damaged her reputation. According to Monsters And Critics, her obnoxious behavior on the show resulted in viewers accusing her of being a freeloader. Surprisingly, Kyle came to her defense on Instagram. He claimed that Jill was a paying guest, not a freeloader, and referred to her critics as “repulsive.” Kyle said that Jill’s requests were normal.
Kyle Viljoen Claims Jill Zarin Wasn’t Acting For The Camera
Jill Supported Kyle After He Was Diagnosed With Steven-Johnson Syndrome
Kyle continued, “I’ve met Jill and spent time with her, no cameras or audience and she is EXACTLY as she always is.”
Besides praising Jill, Kyle talked about how she isn’t a fraud who acts in front of cameras. The former stew claimed that the RHONY star is a TV personality who doesn’t act. Kyle added, “it is the truest of emotions in the realest of situations!” He concluded his statement by revealing some unheard details. Kyle stated that Jill is unapologetically herself and one of the few colleagues who did the most during his Steven-Johnson Syndrome diagnosis.
It’s good to see Kyle standing up for his friend, Jill. However, many Below Deck fans may not give his words much weight due to his controversial past. In 2023, Kyle was part of Below Deck Mediterranean season 8, where he crossed the line by pitting chief stew Tumi Mhlongo against his former friend, Natalya. The Bravo star kept gossiping until both the ladies couldn’t stand each other anymore. Ultimately, Natalya quit the season. Kyle still did his best to justify his bad actions last year. Therefore, viewers may think he’s doing the same by defending Jill.
Regardless of Jill’s actions in Below Deck season 11, it’s nice to hear she’s a kind-hearted person who supported Kyle when he was diagnosed with SJS. In the world of reality TV, it’s rare to see reality stars showing such compassion and generosity towards each other. However, the RHONY alum did the most for Kyle, which is one of the reasons he defended her against critics. Although Jill’s latest reality TV stint was brief, she has remained connected to her Below Deck family and friends like Kyle, which speaks to her character.
