"I wish people would forget about Big brother and get to know me" Says Lexi

Having made headlines in Big Brother Mzansi season 2014, former contestant and lover to season's 1 winner, Mandla,  Lexi Van Niekerk since featuring in South Africa's most popular reality show, starring in her own reality show and making it to the list of the top 12 sexiest celebrities in Mzansi has faced various critics from the throng.

She came out to talk about how she's facing her life hot after getting out of the Big Brother Mzansi House. 

"Fame has not been easy; it’s a difficult industry to get into. The love and the negativity haven’t stopped. It’s been really hard for me,” says Lexi.

Angry Lexi added, “People accuse me of trying to be like other female celebrities and some say I’m only with Mandla for the money.’

“The truth is I’m not trying to be anyone else and I’m not with Mandla for his money. I wish people would forget about Big brother and get to know me. That’s why I like being the Local mix ambassador as it will give me a chance to interact with fans directly,” she says.

Lexi Van who is currently on Local Mix, a campaign that is aimed at promoting local shows featured on the digital satellite TV service and highlighting upcoming shows, however Lexi also sees it as an opportunity to clear some misconceptions.

She will then travel to Bloemfontein on Saturday, 20 June; Nelspruit on Friday, 26 June; Durban on Friday 3 July; Kuruman on Friday, 17 July and return to Jozi for the grand finale at Cappello Ghandi Square on Saturday, 8 August 2015.

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