Somizi to take hot seat in Comedy Central’s third South African Roast

Socialite and choreographer Somizi Mhlongo will be taking the hot seat on Comedy Central Roast of Somizi. It will be broadcast on DStv 122 on May 7th.

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An uncensored version of the same will be available from 8th May.

Get ready for some seriously fierce and fabulous flames as Somizi gets ready to face the heat in the @ComedyCentralAF Roast of @somizi, with the uncut, uncensored mayhem on Showmax on 8 May 🔥 #RoastZA pic.twitter.com/yURIyYBWiB

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This is the third installment after Steve Hofmeyr’s in 2012 and Kenny Kunene’s in 2014.

“We’re definitely looking forward to seeing both Somizi and the panel feel the burn,” a statement from Comedy Central’s Dillon Khan read.

Excited to be part of it

In the statement, Somizi said: “South Africans throw shade on a daily basis with no filter and that’s how we like our roasts.

“I am really excited to be the Roastee. The moment Comedy Central approached me I grabbed the opportunity. I have always wanted to be part of this project. I have what it takes to handle the heat because I am thick skinned. Despite my trials I am here standing and ready for the next bout. I’m definitely up for this, especially when I get to have the last laugh at the panelists.”

The filming of Somizi’s roast is open to the public. It will take place on the 26th of April at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg.