Three Thrilling New Panellists Announced for the Comedy Central Roast of Pearl Thusi

Get ready for an evening filled with comedy, class, and controversy as the latest panellists for the Comedy Central Roast of Pearl Thusi, served by Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind, have been unveiled. Joining the roasting panel are renowned personalities Phat Joe, Donald, and Zee Nxumalo, who will take to the stage at Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre on 21 November 2024. These new additions will join a star-studded line-up that includes David Kau, Zodwa Wabantu, Randall Abrahams, Busiswa, and Farieda “Pharoahfi” Metsileng. Together, they will aim to deliver a night of sharp wit and playful jabs aimed at both each other and the evening’s guest of honour, actress and media personality Pearl Thusi.

Phat Joe, a veteran in the entertainment industry, promises to bring his signature boldness to the roast. He remarked, “The entertainment business is not for sissies. South Africans have a love-hate relationship with our stars. The higher you rise, the harder you fall – and believe me, people love seeing you take a tumble! I’m sorry, Pearl I know too much, and I’m not holding anything back… I hope we can still be friends. ”

Zee Nxumalo, a platinum-selling singer-songwriter, expressed her excitement about participating in this high-profile event: “Don’t be fooled by my youth – I intend to more than hold my own on stage among these icons and legends! Will there be any low blows dealt out during the #RoastofPearl? All I know is that it’s going to get really, really hot in the Roast kitchen – and I can’t wait to get stuck in and be part of the action.”

R&B artist Donald is also eager to unleash his comedic side: “I may be in the business of inspiring and uplifting through music, but I’m not going to hold anything back when it comes to sending up my fellow entertainment personalities. A lot of them have inflated egos and definitely need to be brought down a peg or two!”

Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Paramount Africa, highlighted the exceptional talent assembled for this roast. He stated, “We’ve packed our Roast panel full of iconic South Africans who have reached the pinnacle of fame, and they will take great glee in skewering their fellow celebs. There will be no topic that’s off the table during the #RoastofPearl, no matter how racy, so we can prepare ourselves for an evening of outrageous fun!”

Mark your calendars for this highly anticipated event! The Comedy Central Roast of Pearl Thusi will air on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) on 8 December 2024 at 21:00 CAT. Fans can engage with the event on social media by liking Comedy Central on Facebook or joining discussions on X, TikTok, and Instagram using the hashtag #RoastofPearl. This roast promises to deliver an unforgettable night filled with laughter and unexpected moments as South Africa’s finest comedians take aim at one another while celebrating Pearl Thusi’s illustrious career.