Phat Joe Bags New TV Hosting Gig, SA Reacts: "My Man Will Never Run Out of a Job"

Phat Joe Bags New TV Hosting Gig, SA Reacts: "My Man Will Never Run Out of a Job"

  • Controversial media personality and radio DJ Phat Joe has reportedly bagged a epic new TV hosting gig
  • The former Metro FM presenter has been announced as the new host of Temptation Island South Africa
  • Phat Joe's good news was shared on social media by entertainment commentator Phil Mphela and his fans said they can't wait to watch the show

PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Briefly.co.za News on your News Feed!

Phat Joe has bagged a new gig. The controversial media personality is reportedly the new hots of Temptation Island South Africa.

The opinionated star has made headlines in the past for being suspended and even fired from most of the entertainment jobs he has bagged. He has worked for Metro FM, Kaya FM, Radio 2000 and East Coast Radio, among other jobs.

Phat Joe, bags, new TV hosting, gig
Phat Joe has bagged a new TV hosting gig. Image: @therealphatjoe
Source: Instagram

Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela took to Twitter on Monday, 26 July to share the star's good news. Phil wrote:

Read also

AKA pays tribute to Nelli Tembe on new song, wishes late fiancée heavenly birthday

"CASTING NEWS: Phat Joe hosts new reality show. Phat Joe is the host of South Africa’s iteration of the popular international dating reality show Temptation Island. Temptation Island South Africa premieres August 26th 2021 on Showmax."

Tweeps took to Phil's comment section to share their thoughts on his post while some congratulated Phat Joe. Check out some of their reactions below:

@NJABZeN said:

"My man will never run out of a job... inspiration."

@leboyang216 wrote:

"Can’t wait for the show."

@Emelda_Simelane commented:

"I'm looking forward to it."

@sliemashandu said:

"I don't know what the show is all about but I'm going to watch it just cos Phat Joe is the host."

@paulaice added:

"Congratulations, Phat Joe."

PAY ATTENTION: Never miss breaking news – join Briefly News' Telegram channel

Bongani Fassie bags own reality TV show, Finding Bongani

In other entertainment news, Briefly News reported that late singer Brenda Fassie's only son Bongani Fassie has bagged his own reality TV show on Moja Love.

Read also

Shimza wants Kunye to be SA's own Coachella: "Bigger venue please"

The channel announced the music producer's good news recently. The former Jozi member's show titled Finding Bongani made its debut on the most-loved channel on 5 June.

According to recent reports, the show is about how the star has been coping with life since his famous and talented mother passed away some years back. The show is also about how Bongani is managing with the loss of the Vulindlela hitmaker's multi-millions.

Enjoyed reading our story? Download BRIEFLY's news app on Google Play now and stay up-to-date with major South African news!

Source: Briefly News

Authors:
Mxolisi Mngadi avatar

Mxolisi Mngadi (Editor) Mxolisi Mngadi is an entertainment reporter. He graduated in 2002 from Damelin with a Diploma in Journalism, majoring in African and International Studies, Journalism and Electronic Media. He then started his journalism career at the Daily Sun newspaper, went on to The Citizen, and worked as a senior reporter at News24. He has been a writer for more than 15 years.