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Former Miss SA Demi-Leigh Tebow has been mocked for seemingly ditching her SA accent. Images via Instagram: @demitebow

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‘You’re Afrikaans!’: Demi-Leigh Tebow roasted over accent [watch]

Former Miss SA Demi-Leigh Tebow has been mocked for seemingly ditching her South African accent in this viral video…

Demi-Leigh Tebow accent
Former Miss SA Demi-Leigh Tebow has been mocked for seemingly ditching her SA accent. Images via Instagram: @demitebow

Former Miss South Africa Demi-Leigh Tebow – nee Nel-Peters – has been accused of “forgetting” her Afrikaans roots. This, after he posted a video of her speaking with a US accent.

The beauty queen – who also won Miss Universe in 2017 – was born in Sedgefield in the Western Cape. After tying the knot with former athlete Tim Tebow in 2020, the beauty queen relocated to Jacksonville in the US.

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DEMI-LEIGH TEBOW DRAGGED OVER US ACCENT

In a video posted on her Instagram and TikTok account, Demi-Leigh Tebow shared her favourite hot chocolate recipe.

“This is my little party trick”, the brunette bombshell says.

In the comment section, it was clear that many of her followers were surprised at her “losing” her South African accent.

Some even compared her to comedian Trevor Noah, who still has the same pronunciation.

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@demitebow

🍫🌶️🔥 I call it the “Demi Special” orrr just Spicy Hot Chocolate! Save this recipe for your Christmas parties this week! Set it up on a little hot cocoa self-serve bar with some marshmallows, cinnamon, & orange peels if you’re feeling it. Recipe is below, but bear with me, I don’t go by measurements, just what feels right. 😅 Start with your favorite premade Hot Cocoa powder! I did 2 packets in a pot of hot water for a big group. Add the following to spice it up: – Dash of Chili or season to taste – Dash of Salt – Couple dashes of Cinnamon – Dash of Coconut Sugar – Splash of Milk or Half & Half to make it creamy – Handful of Dried Orange Peels, let it marinate in there to pull out the flavor. – And Enjoy!!! #christmas #christmasrecipes #christmasdinner #christmasdecor #holiday #holidayseason #holidayrecipes #hotcocoa

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@wtflmfaoooooo: “That’s why we appreciate Tyla or Trevor Noah. How can you completely lose your accent? Plus, you are Afrikaans!”

@sibohanalfonso: “The accent is so cringy.”

@Leilitaprimo: “Just speak normally. You don’t have to do this.”

@mickey.das: “I did not expect that from her. Disappointed

@kayinthecity: How embarrassing that she has only been there a short while and changed.”

ADJUSTING TO THE US

Speaking to Life & Style this week, Demi-Leigh Tebow revealed she has to adjust to US holidays like the 4th of July and a wintery Christmas.

She said: “Holiday cards aren’t a big thing in South Africa. When we got married. I didn’t send a Christmas card because we didn’t do that in South Africa.

“And I felt so bad because, you know, all of our neighbors and friends had sent us Christmas cards, and I felt like I was so rude.” 

She added: “I just didn’t know it was a thing”.