Fans divided over news of Big Brother Mzansi's return after five-year hiatus
After much controversy, one of South Africa's biggest reality shows is back in action.
It's been five years since South Africans were last given the chance to get a look into the lives and times of the housemates that had to battle it out for a cash prize of R2-million.
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For obvious reasons, this reality show was one of SA's most-watched series, but although it had been incredibly successful, it was not without drama as it was reported in 2015 that contestant Axola Mbengo (Bexx) was allegedly assaulted by fellow housemate Siyanda Ngwenya (Adams) while she was asleep.
Adams was kicked off the show after he claimed to have slept with Bexx, although she said that she did not give consent. She was also removed from the show amid concerns for her well-being.
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After four good seasons, the show had allegedly run into further issues and had to be booted because of financial constraints, with the last winners being everyone's favourite couple Nkanyiso Ace Khumalo and Ntombifuthi Tshabalala.
Now, according to entertainment blogger Phil Mphela, 'Big Brother Mzansi' is making its comeback on DSTV.
TV: @DStv officially confirms the return of Big Brother Mzansi
— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) October 12, 2021
Unfortunately no details about the auditions dates and mechanism are included in the statement.
Read full statement below … #KgopoloReports #BBMzansi pic.twitter.com/j0S3XZxFGn
It's OFFICIAL! One of Mzansi's most loved and hotly anticipated shows, 'Big Brother Mzansi' is returning to your screens soon!
— Big Brother Mzansi (@BBMzansi) October 12, 2021
Will you be watching? #BBMzansi
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While a lot of fans are beyond excited about the news (and more than ready to audition), there has been a fair share of viewers who have made it very clear what they want to see in this new season:
FINALLY!!!! https://t.co/iLBhQPAL0Z
— PalesaZulu✨🦋 (@Palesa_mntwana) October 12, 2021
🎶I like the way I'm feeling now🎶
— Ozo's ambassador ⭕🇿🇦 (@LadyMadison__) October 12, 2021
Big Brother Mzansi let's flipping go!!! Let's goo!!!💃💃 https://t.co/1mPaGwPt3s pic.twitter.com/lRExaKfYhH
I'm so ready for the audition details to be released.... want to see myself in Big Brother's house yoh🙏🏾 https://t.co/ew12enJ9MO
— Remofilwe_mash (@MashRemofilwe) October 12, 2021
I hope we dont see influencers from any platform on there. We want to see people from different walks of life who have stories to tell us.
— Snaz (@SinazoA) October 12, 2021
For some reason, the return of this show scares me. https://t.co/cXdqTHHFJE
— Sibu (@SibuMkiva) October 12, 2021
Can we atlist not see celebrities and influencer just normal unknown people please #BBMzansi Big Brother Mzansi pic.twitter.com/iT9X7fSYpW
— Stay Safe😷 (@tiisetso_tsetse) October 11, 2021
I hope they bring new faces from
— #SoldierOfLove (@Pk_Gaethijwe) October 11, 2021
different provinces, not celebrities.
We want a refreshing new diverse
season of Big Brother Mzansi.#BBMzansi
It's clear that everyone has the same vision of what they want the show to be this time around, but we'll just have to wait and see until more is revealed.
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Main image courtesy of @PhilMphela/Twitter