“Fake and Disgusting”: Joel Kim Booster’s Shocking Attack on Kyle Sends Home and Away Fans into a Frenzy
In a moment that no one saw coming, acclaimed host and comedian Joel Kim Booster has launched a scathing verbal attack on Home and Away fan-favorite Kyle, calling him “fake” and “disgusting” during an off-air conversation that was quickly leaked online. The explosive statement has taken Australian television by storm—and left viewers wondering if there’s more drama off the screen than on it.
The now-viral clip, reportedly recorded during a closed promotional shoot for an upcoming Home and Away special, features Booster in a candid exchange with a producer. Though the audio is slightly muffled, his voice is unmistakable when he says, “Honestly, Kyle gives me the creeps. He’s fake. Disgusting, even. I don’t get how people fall for that act.”
The Kyle in question is Kyle Shilling, who plays Mali Hudson on the long-running soap opera. His character, a local surfer and romantic heartthrob, has earned a loyal following among fans, particularly for his vulnerable storyline and chemistry with Rose. Off-screen, however, it seems not everyone in the entertainment industry is impressed.
What makes Booster’s comments especially jaw-dropping is that he isn’t part of the Home and Away cast or crew. As a prominent figure in the U.S. comedy scene and host of a variety of panel shows, his involvement in the world of Summer Bay was, until now, tangential at best. So why the sudden hostility—and why now?
Some insiders speculate that Booster had a personal interaction with Kyle at an international media event earlier this year. Rumors swirled at the time of a heated backstage disagreement between Kyle and a guest celebrity, but names were kept tightly under wraps. Was Booster the unnamed figure in that confrontation?
Adding fuel to the fire, Kyle has remained silent since the clip surfaced. His team declined to comment, and his social media accounts have been unusually quiet. Fans have flocked to his Instagram, flooding the comments with both support and demands for a response. “We love you, Kyle—don’t let the haters win,” one follower wrote. Others weren’t as forgiving: “If Joel’s right, then we deserve to know who Kyle really is.”
Booster, for his part, hasn’t backed down. In a cryptic tweet following the leak, he wrote, “Not everyone on TV is who they pretend to be. Don’t be fooled by soft lighting and scripted charm.”
Whether this drama dies down or escalates into something bigger remains to be seen—but one thing is certain: Home and Away has never felt more real. In a time when viewers crave authenticity, the line between actor and character, fan and critic, is getting dangerously blurred.
Is Kyle just a misunderstood rising star caught in a storm of jealousy—or is Joel Kim Booster the only one brave enough to call out what others won’t say?
Summer Bay may be fictional, but the drama is very, very real.
