Mablerh is set to host the much-anticipated reunion of The Real Housewives of Durban for the second consecutive year. Following the Season 4 finale’s release on April 24, 2024, the internet was abuzz as the show quickly became South Africa’s top trending topic.
The season wrapped with a memorable dinner in Namibia, where tensions ran high, and the ladies confronted each other about the season’s events. These confrontations led to a clear division among the cast, with Sorisha Naidoo, Slee Ndlovu, along with newcomers Ameigh Thompson and Angel Ndlela on one side, and Jojo Robinson, Maria Valaskatzis, Nonku Williams, and newcomer Zama Ngcobo on the other.
With alliances firmly drawn and unresolved issues lingering, viewers are left eagerly awaiting answers as the reunion approaches.
“I know how heavily invested the audience is in The Real Housewives of Durban, which is why I can never go in there and be flippant,” says MaBlerh, the first African to host multiple reunions of The Real Housewives franchise, including The Real Housewives of Gqeberha S1 and The Real Housewives of Johannesburg S3. “There are people who wake up at midnight to watch the show, so I know that I have to take it seriously and deliver on all fronts. I am honoured to be breaking the record for an African host and I’m excited to be back for the second time: it’s going to be a more comfortable experience for the ladies because we now have a rapport.”
MaBlerh promises viewers that he is not going to leave any stone unturned. “When I approached the reunion last year, it was different. Things were very heated and the ladies were barely speaking to one another, so I had to be very sensitive and aware of everything that had happened. With Season 4, it’s going to be different because it is not the same season, but I’m still going to get to the bottom of things and I’ll hold the ladies accountable for the things they have said and done.”
MaBlerh says he is there to represent the audience, who have made the show the success it is. “I am there to represent the viewers. I’ve been watching the tweets; I’ve been watching the concerns and comments, and, trust me, all of those things will be addressed. I do not operate in a vacuum. I watch, and after every episode, I am on social media looking at what the sentiment is. If you have tweeted under the hashtag #RHODurban, your concerns will be covered.”
We chose MaBlerh because he’s a big fan of The Real Housewives franchise and has a very deep connection with the Durban franchise. He is a fantastic host and he did a spectacular job last season; he managed to tackle the themes with the grace and sensitivity they needed. It has been a crazy season and the reunion will be your chance to understand all sides of the story. You will see things from everyone’s perspective.
Sam Kelly, Let it Rain Films’ Executive Producer
The drama is far from over, as Showmax will be airing the reunion in two parts on 15 May and 22 May 2024.
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