Martha Kalifatidis declares crime-ridden Los Angeles as ‘horrific’
Martha Kalifatidis has doubled down on her criticism of Los Angeles.
The Married At First Sight star took to her Instagram Stories on Monday to model the City of Angels ‘a s**thole’ from her New York City lodging.
‘L.A. was a s**thole and it was horrific, I extremely suggest you don’t go there for a vacation,’ mentioned the 31-year-old.
Venting: Martha Kalifatidis (pictured) has doubled down on her criticism of Los Angeles in a profane Instagram Story
However she was way more constructive about New York, telling her followers, ‘New York is wonderful [but] it’s freezing.’
She later added, ‘New York is beautiful. Yes, New York is all the time a bit bit dodgy however that is New York.’
Martha had earlier revealed that she and her fiancé Michael Brunelli had jetted into city in a bid to search out the proper marriage ceremony costume for his or her impending nuptials.
The actuality TV star couple had earlier visited Mexico after leaving Los Angeles.
Room service: The Married At First Sight star took to her Instagram Stories on Monday to slam the City of Angels as ‘a s**thole’ from her New York City lodging. Pictured proper is Michael Brunelli
Man on a mission: Martha had earlier revealed that she and her fiancé Michael had jetted into city in a bid to search out the proper marriage ceremony costume for his or her impending nuptials
Martha had celebrated the brand new leg of her journey by posing for a glamorous, night-time picture shoot at their accomodation.
‘But I’m feeling goood! [chilli emoji]’, she captioned the put up, maybe referencing her aid after fleeing Los Angeles.
Showcasing her curves in a glittery blue costume, the Kim Kardashian lookalike oozed sophistication as she posed barefoot on the sand.
Martha wore her raven hair out in unfastened waves and enhanced her options with a dramatic software of make-up.
Safe finally: Kalifatidis, 33, posed for a night-time picture shoot within the Mexican desert on Wednesday, following her ‘horrific’ go to to LA in the course of the metropolis’s crime and homelessness disaster
Dangerous curves forward! Showcasing her curves in a glittery blue costume, the Kim Kardashian lookalike oozed sophistication as she posed barefoot on the sand
Va-va-voom! She wore her raven hair out in unfastened waves and enhanced her options with a dramatic software of make-up
All that glitters: She accomplished her look with a silver night bag, hoop earrings and a diamond choker necklace
Is that you simply, Kim? The MAFS alum confirmed off her slim waist within the cut-out maxi costume
She accomplished her look with a silver night bag, hoop earrings and a diamond choker necklace.
Martha sparked debate on Monday after she shared an Instagram Story put up revealing the darkish actuality of crime in LA, after seeing a ‘lifeless physique’ on the highway in West Hollywood throughout her journey final week.
‘Guys, LA was horrible! We went again as a result of we liked it a lot after we had been there 2 years in the past… but it surely’s not the identical,’ the truth star wrote.
Strike a pose: Martha paraded her hourglass body as she strutted up and down the sand
‘It’s modified a lot since Covid. The homelessness state of affairs is so unhealthy. I am unable to even start to explain it,’ she continued.
Martha went on to precise her horror after seeing a ‘lifeless physique’ on the highway in West Hollywood.
‘We drove previous a dull physique face down within the gutter outdoors a fuel station on Melrose, f**king Melrose!’ she defined.
Holiday from hell: Martha made headlines on Monday after she shared an Instagram put up detailing her ‘horrifying’ expertise within the City of Angels, after travelling to the U.S. for a vacation together with her fiancé Michael Brunelli (left) final week
‘We drove previous a dull physique face down within the gutter’: Martha mentioned her journey with followers throughout an Instagram Story Q&A on Monday, revealing that she was left ‘horrified’ by the crime and homelessness at the moment plaguing the City Of Angels
‘Ppl driving and strolling previous it utterly unbothered! It was horrific, I could not eat for the remainder of the day after seeing that. I felt sick.’
Martha’s journey was full of visits to superstar hotspots together with Craig’s in West Hollywood and Kim Kardashian’s favorite restaurant Nobu in Malibu.
However, the brunette mentioned she felt a continuing sense of unease after chatting with locals.
Nowhere is secure: The brunette mentioned she felt a continuing sense of unease after chatting with locals. Pictured: Martha posing on the road after arriving in Los Angeles final week
‘The crime price is up 300%! Every Uber driver advised us to beware, do not put on something flashy as a result of ppl have been getting robbed at gunpoint. Nowhere is secure,’ she warned, including: ‘Even Beverly Hills is tremendous harmful and experiencing violence crimes each day.’
Martha insisted that she had no concept about California’s crime and homelessness disaster.
‘The information over right here is so totally different, we do not hear about something occurring, so we booked a keep right here utterly unaware. The mayor or LA simply introduced any vacationer wanting to go to ought to keep away!’ she wrote.
‘We booked a keep right here utterly unaware’: Martha insisted that she had no concept about California’s crime and homelessness disaster
Doubling down: However, Martha has since been slammed by trolls who disagreed together with her grim portrayal of the Californian metropolis. She responded to those critics on Instagram, writing: ‘So many individuals coming for me within the DMs. I’m not saying all of America is [trash]. Only speaking about my expertise’
The Celebrity Apprentice star mentioned she and Michael will not be returning to America any time quickly. ‘It’s such a scary time, we’re so fortunate in Australia! I cannot be coming again to LA / USA for a really very long time! It’s been horrifying! We felt utterly unsafe the complete time!’ she wrote.
However, Martha has since been slammed by trolls who disagreed together with her grim portrayal of the Californian metropolis.
Martha hit again at these critics on Instagram Stories, writing: ‘So many individuals coming for me within the DMs. I’m not saying all of America is [trashcan emoji]. Only speaking about my expertise.’
‘If you do not agree with me, cool. Just scroll previous’: Martha insisted she ‘wasn’t complaining’ however as an alternative wished to warn others so ‘they do not make the identical mistake’ by travelling there
‘I had enjoyable, went to the basketball, was epic! Lol that is about it to be trustworthy, truthfully the remainder was a whole waste of money and time,’ she fumed.
Martha insisted she ‘wasn’t complaining’ however as an alternative wished to warn others so ‘they do not make the identical mistake’ by travelling there.
She additionally claimed LA has little to supply Australian travellers nowadays, and that it simply is not price enduring the town’s crime and homelessness for the sake of a vacation.
‘Australia has caught up’: She additionally claimed LA has little to supply Australian travellers nowadays, and that it simply is not price enduring the town’s crime and homelessness for the sake of a vacation
‘Australia has caught up, we’re not behind the USA when it comes to vogue and buying and many others. I’d argue we’re forward when it comes to retail / buying and hospitality / meals in the meanwhile,’ she mentioned.
Responding on to her critics, Martha added: ‘Also, for those who do not agree with me, that is cool. Just scroll previous. I’ve all the time had a lot love for the U.S., I grew up there [heartbreak emoji].’
With a homeless inhabitants of almost 64,000 and a surge in violent crime, Los Angeles has struggled to emerge from the wreckage of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Further, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have discovered that almost 1,493 folks experiencing homelessness died on the town’s streets between March 2020 and July 2021.
The commonest explanation for dying among the many alleged homeless inhabitants was an alcohol or drug overdose.
A metropolis in disaster: With a homeless inhabitants of almost 64,000 and a surge in violent crime, Los Angeles has struggled to emerge from the wreckage of the Covid-19 pandemic. Pictured: Stock picture of a homeless encampment at Venice Beach, Los Angeles