Former Miss Universe Netherlands Nathalie Yasmin Mogbelzada has spoken out on TikTok about a 2018 incident involving entrepreneur Bas Smit, drawing heavy social media criticism as reported by Shownieuws. The dispute centers on an unrequested photograph Smit took of Mogbelzada and her elderly grandfather at Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs, which he shared with his Instagram following alongside a caption questioning their relationship.
The 2018 Incident at Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs
In 2018, Mogbelzada visited Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs with her grandfather. Smit, who organizes the event, photographed them walking hand-in-hand without her knowledge and posted the image to Instagram with the text, Zijn dure camera verraadt een hoop. Maar zeg ‘t maar! “Daughter” or “Bought her?
as detailed by Shownieuws. Mogbelzada stated on TikTok that her grandfather disliked seeing the post when it was published. She explained that she chose to leave the matter alone at the time, despite feeling uncomfortable about it ever since.
Social Media Outreaction and the Netflix Connection
The resurfacing of the post coincides with the release of the Netflix dating series Love Is Blind, which Smit presents alongside his wife Nicolette van Dam. Mogbelzada pointed out the irony of Smit hosting a show about finding love without initial physical judgment given his past online remarks about her appearance. Viewers in the comment section condemned the original Instagram story as sexist and offensive, according to Shownieuws. TikTok creator Sarah Posh also posted a video criticizing Smit’s behavior.
Bas Smit Sends Direct Message Apology
Following the public backlash, Smit responded directly underneath Mogbelzada’s TikTok video, writing, Hi Nathalie, heb je een dm gestuurd 🙏
as noted by Shownieuws. Mogbelzada confirmed that Smit has since sent an apology for the incident. The exact contents of his private message have not been made public, and Shownieuws reported that it reached out to Smit for a further statement.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Bas Smit and Nathalie Yasmin Mogbelzada Controversy
When did the photo of Nathalie Yasmin Mogbelzada and her grandfather get posted?
The photograph was posted to Instagram by Bas Smit in 2018 when Mogbelzada and her grandfather visited Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs.
What caption did Bas Smit use with the photograph?
Smit accompanied the photo with the text, Zijn dure camera verraadt een hoop. Maar zeg ‘t maar! “Daughter” or “Bought her?
suggesting the elderly man might have purchased her.
How did Bas Smit respond to the recent TikTok video?
Smit replied in the comments of Mogbelzada’s TikTok video stating he sent her a direct message, and Mogbelzada confirmed he has since offered an apology.
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