27 August,2026 04:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Krystle D`souza (Picture via Instagram)
Krystle D'Souza has hit back at trolls who criticised her appearance during her stint on The Traitors Season 2. The actor questioned why social media users were focusing on her looks instead of discussing her performance on the reality show.
Krystle, who was part of the second season of the reality series, addressed the criticism after noticing comments about her appearance. Responding to the constant trolling, she questioned whether people had nothing more meaningful to discuss about her time on the show.
"I must be so good at what I do that you have nothing else other than my appearance to talk bad about. You can do a better âhate PR job'. Level up," Krystle said, making it clear that she was unfazed by the remarks. She also pointed out that conversations around her participation should ideally focus on her game and experiences rather than her physical appearance.
The actor's reaction comes amid increasing scrutiny of celebrities on social media, where contestants are often subjected to comments about their clothes, looks and overall appearance. Krystle's response reflected her frustration with the tendency to reduce a contestant's reality-show journey to their physical appearance.
During her time on The Traitors 2, Krystle became part of several discussions surrounding the game, alliances and contestants. The show has also recently been surrounded by controversy following allegations made by contestants Shahneel Gill and Krystle regarding the alleged involvement of "shadows" who assisted contestants behind the scenes.
The claims have triggered a wider debate among fans and former contestants about the reality of the game and whether contestants may have received information that could influence their decisions. Abhishek Malhan, who was also part of the season, has since reacted to the allegations and said he was shocked by the revelations.
Amid these developments, Krystle's response to trolls highlights another aspect of the attention reality-show contestants face after appearing on television. While the format puts contestants under constant public scrutiny, Krystle appears to believe that discussions should extend beyond how someone looks.
Her remarks have also sparked conversations about the way women in particular are judged online, with their appearances frequently becoming a topic of discussion regardless of their professional work or performance.
For Krystle, however, the focus remains on the larger experience of participating in The Traitors 2. Her message to trolls was simple: instead of concentrating on her appearance, viewers could find more substantial aspects of her journey on the show to discuss.
The actor has not allowed the criticism to overshadow her experience, choosing instead to directly address the comments and question the need for such scrutiny. Her response adds another layer to the ongoing conversations surrounding the second season of The Traitors.
