Lungile Radu to host ‘Big Brother Mzansi’

With the start of ‘Big Brother Mzansi’ just weeks away, Mzansi Magic has revealed that Lungile Radu is set to host and present South Africa’s third Big Brother show which launches on 2 February at 19h00.

An actor and presenter, Radu rose to fame after he presented the popular programmes ‘Kasi 101’, ‘O-Boma’, ‘Set It Off’, ‘Goal Diggerz’ and ‘Shout it Out’ on Channel O. No stranger to reality TV though, the talented television professional previously hosted season two of ‘Fear Factor SA’ and recently starred, in the aspirational ‘Forever Young’ on Mzansi Magic, a programme that he is also responsible for co-creating and developing.

While the dashing high flyer, Radu is optimistic about almost everything, he is realistic about his role on ‘Big Brother Mzansi’.

“On a show of this magnitude and given this format, it’s clear that the stars of the show are the housemates, ordinary men and women thrust into the spotlight in a unique situation. Their prominence on the show allows me to take on more of a guiding role, helping audiences navigate the house and also engaging housemates on their Big Brother experiences. I’m really looking forward to my time on the show. It’s an opportunity to learn what goes into making this massive production. It will also give me the chance to hone my live presenting skills. Being on-air in real time is one of the most challenging aspects of TV presenting and there’s no better place to master that skill than on a programme where unpredictable characters, shocking twists and unexpected turns are in fact, normal,” he concludes.

Commenting on Lungile’s appointment as presenter for ‘Big Brother Mzansi’, M-Net Director for Local Interest Channels Yolisa Phahle said that when it came to selecting a presenter for the show, Radu was a natural choice.

“Lungile has grown as we have grown. From his first appearance on air to his most recent work, he’s a part of the M-Net family. What appealed to us is that he has the ability to engage with our audiences easily. They love his easy-going but polished demeanour, admire what he has achieved and aspire to his success.”

She adds, “We knew that whoever we chose would have to understand that this show comes with a huge amount of attention which means they would have to be comfortable being in the spotlight. We knew that we needed to choose someone who was committed to this project, which as a 24/7 production requires its host to be well informed about day to day happenings, as well as positioned to offer unique insights to viewers about the game.”

Now with Radu on board, producers Endemol SA are hard at work completing a revamped Big Brother house, finalising housemate selection and putting finishing touches to their plans.

‘Big Brother Mzansi’ kicks-off with a two hour launch on Sunday, 2 February at 19h00 and will be screened live 24/7 on DStv channels 197 and 198 to DStv Premium and Compact audiences.

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