Season 2 of ‘Lebo M: Coming Home’ Reportedly Put on Ice After a Disagreement Between Lebo M and Carol Bouwer
- Viewers might have to wait a bit longer to indulge in the life of Lebo 'M' Morake on Lebo M: Coming Home as there are disputes behind the scenes
- The Lion King composer is said to be in a tiff with Carol Bouwer, whose production company Carol Bouwer Productions, produces the show
- Issues of alleged mismanagement of funds and people showing disinterest are said to be the blame
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Season 2 of Lebo M: Coming Home was slated to premiere in June; however, certain issues behind the scenes are causing a massive delay.
According to ZiMoja, there are disagreements between Lebo 'M' Morake and Carol Bouwer, who handles the production under her company Carol Bouwer Productions.
Lebo M allegedly mishandled R3 million and Carol is fuming
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The news publication reported that Carol Bouwer gave Lebo M money (R3 million) from the R11 million Primedia set aside for pre-production. This money was said to be used in the United States as part of the show for the reality show.
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When Lebo did not produce receipts to Carol, trouble ensued.
Carol Bouwer Productions partnered with Primedia to produce the series however, the publication alleges that the two parties regret the decision.
Possible lawsuit does not bother Lebo M
ZiMoja added that Primedia wants someone to answer for the R3 million, but since Carol failed, they want the money back.
Carol, on the other hand, is allegedly planning to sue him; however, he is unbothered by the possible lawsuit.
In 2022, Carol thanked Lebo on Instagram for trusting her to handle the show.
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"The trust you have placed upon the team and I to honour your truth in all its hues is one I don’t take lightly ngwana ko gae (my brother.)"
No interest is shown regarding Lebo M: Coming Home
Carol Bouwer Productions and Primedia apparently planned on selling the show to Showmax; however, with their unresolved issues with Lebo M, they are on the fence about this.
According to Carol, the show is ready. However, she told the publication that nothing had been confirmed regarding which channel the show would be aired.
Lebo M celebrates 17 years of being sober
Briefly News previously reported that Lebo M celebrated being sober for 17 years in 2022.
He took to social media to praise himself for letting go of his alcohol addiction 17 years ago and never looked back.
Lebo M was also looking to launch his book in 2022, where he would divulge about his life and career.
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Source: Briefly News