Alton on The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa

Since the first episode of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa, the show has been trending weekly on X, making it one of the most talked-about shows in South Africa. With a star-studded cast including Beverley Steyn (Cape Town S1), Christall Kay (Johannesburg S1-2), LaConco (Durban S1-2), Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho (Johannesburg S2-3), Liz Prins (Gqeberha S1), Londie London (Durban S2), Melany Viljoen (Pretoria S1), and Nonku Williams (Durban S1-4), the series delivered laughter, friendship, fights, and even island romances over ten weeks.

One memorable highlight was the introduction of Alton Bent, the Jamaican man responsible for taking care of the housewives, who also found himself embroiled in the drama. To celebrate the final episode, we caught up with Alton to get some behind-the-scenes insights.

What was it like being around Africa’s most iconic housewives?

“It was a wonderful feeling to work among these ladies. I really enjoyed myself.”

What were some of the misconceptions you might have had about the ladies?

“The way they were bickering with each other, I thought they were very mean, but speaking to them one-on-one, I realized they have nice personalities.”

Which housewife was the nicest to you?

“They were all nice, but I’d give it to Nonku, Christall, Mel, and Liz.”

Did you learn anything from the ladies?

“They are all strong and powerful women. If you want anything done, you must be stern. So I learned to be more stern, and mean what I say because, if you do not do that, they are just going to walk all over your head.”

Was the drama that viewers see on screen real?

“Yes, it was genuine! Everything that viewers saw is everything that happened. I felt like I was in a movie because it was so dramatic.”

Are you in touch with any of the ladies?

“Yes, I am. I occasionally speak with some of them, more specifically with Lethabo, Mel, Liz, Christall, and Nonku.”

Did any of the ladies tip you and the other people who were working in the villa?

“I’m the only one who received a tip; it was from Nonku and it was $20.”

Who was the most difficult lady?

“They were all difficult at times; everyone had their fair share of being difficult.”

How do you feel about being a star in Africa?

“I haven’t watched the show but scrolling on Instagram and X, I have seen the feedback and it feels amazing. I hope I get to visit the ladies back in South Africa.”

What is your message to the ladies?

“You are all unique in your own ways; continue to be the extraordinary beings you are. Not everything you hear should get you worked up.”

The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa is produced by GOAT Productions, the creative minds behind Unfollowed, one of the 10 most streamed South African shows on Showmax in 2023, and last year’s South African Film and Television Award winner Life With Kelly Khumalo S3. The Real Housewives is distributed internationally by NBCUniversal Formats, part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.

Other Showmax Originals include editions of The Real Housewives in Abuja, Durban, Lagos, and Nairobi. Showmax is also the streaming home of the Cape Town, Gqeberha, Johannesburg, and Wynlande franchises.