Felix Hlophe Slammed for Getting Cosy With Wife’s Bestie in Nightclub: “This Man Is Disrespectful”

• Felix Hlophe was recently called out over how he treated his wife, Tracy Smith Hlophe, in the first episode of their reality TV show
• Felix Hlophe was caught on video being too close to his wife's best friend, Zama Khumalo, in a nightclub
• Netizens expressed mixed reactions, with some criticising Felix Hlophe while others accused the couple of staging the drama to boost their reality show's ratings
• Briefly News spoke to Relationship Expert Paula Quinsee on how partners can effectively maintain healthy boundaries between themselves and their partner’s friends

Mzansi is dragging media personality Felix Hlophe following a viral video of him being cosy with his wife’s best friend at an undisclosed nightclub.

The Gagasi FM presenter cannot catch a break after being recently dragged for disrespecting his wife, Tracy Smith Hlophe, in the first episode of their reality TV series.

Felix Hlophe gets cosy with wife's best friend

Hlophe’s recent behaviour with his wife’s bestie fed into the narrative that he doesn’t respect his wife. The Life with Felix star was caught on camera being too close for comfort with his wife’s best friend in a nightclub.

Tracy Smith Hlophe was not pleased with her husband, Felix, sitting that close to her best friend as if they were about to lock lips. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Tracy shared a video of the comedian consoling her sobbing friend. She shared the video with the caption:

“They’ve been at it for an hour, why is my bestie crying?? @felixhlophe @zamakay??”

Social media user @beyspope shared a screenshot of Felix Hlophe being cosy with his wife, Tracy Smith Hlophe’s best friend, Zamantugwa Khumalo, at a night spot. The post was captioned:

“Oh my goodness msangano😭”

See the screenshot below:

Netizens slam Felix Hlophe for being cosy with wife's bestie

In the comments, netizens slammed Felix Hlophe for disrespecting his wife, while others slammed Tracy Smith Hlophe for enabling Felix’s bad behaviour. Others suggested that the incident was a ploy by the couple to get more people watching their reality show.

Here are some of the reactions:

@xndahive remarked:

“This man is so disrespectful and shameless😭😭”

@songwiqib said:

“Gorgeous women being dribbled and played especially by a ugly man will forever make me angry. Like you are, TRACY girl.”

@NiphoMrG suggested:

“Maybe these people just want to trend, so you watch the show and talk about them all day. More money for them because 'reality TV' without drama is boring.”

@ntatepati argued:

“Lol, nothing is happening here. They’re just speaking. Also, why isn’t she sitting next to ‘her man’?”

@Jade_she_is said:

“I think these people are playing us. They want social media attention so that their show ratings can go up. There's just no way 😕”

@OnNontando suggested:

“Tracy is part of the problem.”

Speaking to Briefly News, relationship expert Paula Quinsee shared tips on how partners can effectively maintain healthy boundaries between themselves and their partner’s friends.

She emphasised that communication is the key to effectively maintaining boundaries with your partner's friends. Paula Quinsee advises that partners should openly discuss several issues. She said:

"Healthy boundaries start with clear communication, respect and shared values. Partners should openly discuss: what behaviours are appropriate or inappropriate, what kinds of interactions with friends are acceptable or unacceptable, and how to balance one-on-one time with the friend of a partner and the boundaries of your relationship."

Tracy Hlophe gives husband blessing to marry second wife

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported in 2024 that Tracy Hlophe had given her husband her blessing to take a second wife.

While Felix Hlophe initially brushed off rumours that he was taking a second wife, Tracy confirmed them.

The report stated that the Hlophes would welcome a second wife named Ayanda. Tracy was against her husband marrying a second wife, but accepted Ayanda after careful consideration.

Source: Briefly News