When Conversation Crossed the Line
In a teaser clip from the recent Open Chats Podcast episode, socialite and DJ Cyan Boujee came under fire for mocking YouTuber Ghost Hlubi’s appearance. The teaser, released on 6 October 2025, showed her joking that he “looks like he had BBL surgery” and mimicking the way he walks. She also dismissed the possibility of a romantic relationship between them. Those remarks lit a firestorm of online criticism almost instantly.
The Teaser That Stirred the Storm
The clip, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, offered a glimpse into what the full podcast would cover: Cyan discusses her love life, addressing claims she’s a gold digger, her “body count,” and more. But it was the comments aimed at Ghost Hlubi’s physique that dominated attention. One line from Cyan stood out: “He won’t. That’s the only opportunity that he had of me. That is crazy.” In the teaser, she also mocked his gait.
Social Media Speaks Up
Almost immediately, voices rose against her. Many critics condemned the comments as body shaming, especially since they targeted a man. Some accused podcast hosts of using Ghost Hlubi’s name to draw clicks. In comment threads, users expressed frustration at the double standard, moral dismay, and concern that we’re normalising insulting someone for their body.
One commenter said, “Body shaming is only reserved for guys; if a lady does it, it’s completely fine.” Another added, “These podcasts are nothing without mentioning Ghost or Seemah, to be honest.”
Why This Hits a Sensitive Nerve
Body shaming is nearly always a curved arrow, meant to wound and provoke reactions. In South Africa, especially, where appearance and image are deeply tied to identity, such jibes carry added weight. Female public figures are often held under extreme scrutiny; men are less so. This moment flips that dynamic, putting a man in the spotlight of ridicule and prompting questions about equality, civility, and digital ethics.
Also, many will recall that Cyan Boujee and Ghost Hlubi have had a complex public history. Rumours of collaboration, dating, and fallout have followed them. The podcast comment didn’t emerge from thin air; it comes from a backdrop of tension, gossip, collaboration, and disappointment.
Cyan on Ghost Hlubi😭😭😂 pic.twitter.com/Ppvg4J743d
— S I H L E T H E P L U G (@RealSihleIV) October 6, 2025
A Fresh Take: Respect Is Always the Baseline
Here’s what feels important to say: even when celebrities are in conflict or pushing narratives, the baseline must include respect. You can challenge, question, and disagree, but reducing someone to mockery of their body undermines all else.
Ghost Hlubi has now become central to a conversation about how we treat public figures, especially men, in the realm of commentary, YouTube, podcasts, and social media. His silence or response will matter, but so will how the public holds itself accountable.
Not her body shaming Ghost Hlubi after having so many surgeries, because of her insecurities. 🚮
At least Ghost Hlubis BBL is natural… pic.twitter.com/yyZ6w9TLUr
— ℜ𝔬𝔴𝔞𝔫 𝔑𝔡𝔩𝔬𝔳𝔲 ✟🫀 (@theoutsid3r10) October 6, 2025
Moving Forward: What This Teaches Us
This isn’t just about one episode or one person. It’s a moment to reflect on what we accept in public discourse. Do we let insults slide if they’re wrapped in a “funny” or “teaser” format? Or do we call them out, regardless of gender, status, or audience?
Cyan Boujee’s remarks have already stirred debate. Now the bigger question is: will we shift the standard so that body shaming is met with silence, not attention?
Source: Briefly News
Featured Image: Instagram/@cyan.boujee24
