Trevor Noah catches heat over Jayden Adams video [watch]

· The South African

Trevor Noah has sparked backlash over a video of him talking about Bafana Bafana player Jayden Adams, who was being honoured with a minute of silence before both FIFA World Cup quarter-final matches on Saturday, 11 July.

Just hours earlier, reports have emerged that the 25-year-old had taken his own life.  Police are currently investigating an inquest into the circumstances of his death.

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His partner, Aqueelah Adendorf, has since broken her silence with an emotional tribute.

TREVOR NOAH UNDER FIRE OVER JAYDEN ADAMS VIDEO

During an episode of his football watch parties, Trevor Noah talked about FIFA’s decision to screen a minute of silence in memory of Jayden Adams.

The South African comedian claimed that Adams had “unfortunately taken his own life”

Noah added that the Bafana Bafana player’s death had been “a rough one to wake up to”.

In the comment section of the clip, which was posted on Trevor Noah’s platforms, fans called out the former for “speculating” about Jayden Adams death. Others were unimpressed by his tone.

@LucyMurunga: “Who else felt disgusted by this? I have huge respect and admiration for Trevor, and so hearing this from him, it just isn’t right”.

@RIndiphile: “Cause of death is not confirmed by police nor family. Please, Trevor!”

@naseemak27: “No, Trevor! 😡You don’t talk about Jayden Adams’s death like a fleeting moment as if soccer is more important than a life. His death is still under investigation! You didn’t have to mention it at all. Compassion, empathy, sensitivity and humanity first, dude. This looks so ugly on you!”

@GoatCurryyyy: “Poor behaviour, Trevor! He is South African. You are acting like it’s nothing”

MINISTER GAYTON MCKENZIE: ‘WE MUST LOOK AFTER OUR MENTAL HEALTH’

Meanwhile, Gayton McKenzie has recalled his last encounters with Jayden Adams, particularly after his grandmother’s death during the FIFA World Cup.

Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, the Minister of Sport said, “I saw everybody celebrating except him. I picked it up.

“I sent a message to Jayden saying how proud his grandmother is, that he has given her the best gift, which is success.’ 

Gayton saw Adams again and felt compelled to reach out again.

He continued: “Something was telling me that there was more than that.

“I sent him another text saying that ‘I am here for you’. I was so happy to have opened a line in which we could chat. And to be hit with this news… It’s a sad day for us”.

The Minister revealed that Jayden Adams’s death had been a reality check for him.

“We must look after the mental health of our players. And I think that’s where we fail. 

“Players are dealing with a lot of stuff that they can’t share and need to perform. 

“We need to get counselling… we need to get them help. Young people, whatever you are dealing with, tomorrow will be better than today. I know it’s hard”.

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