‘Married at First Sight SA’ Star Portia Baloyi Opens Up About Her Divorce From Bongani Luvalo

• Married At First Sight South Africa star Portia Baloyi recently spilt the tea on her divorce from Bongani Luvalo
• Baloyi did not hold anything back when speaking about her failed marriage and time on the reality TV show
• Portia is looking forward to the reunion as she also took some time to reflect on the dramatic Season 2
• Speaking to Briefly News, relationship expert Paula Quinsee shared the impact of public relationships

With Season 2 of the hit reality TV show Married at First Sight South Africa having been concluded, Portia reflected on her time on the show and the highly talked-about divorce from Bongani.

The reality TV star opened up about where she and Bongani Luvalo stand, highlighting that they faced hardships, but are navigating through them.

"We are still figuring things out, to be honest. It has not been easy, but we have had some real conversations since filming ended. We are not where we were on decision day, that’s for sure."

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Portia then opened up about the entire experience of being on the reality TV show, saying there have been tough moments. The adventure of marrying someone you have never met before was a bumpy ride for Portia Baloyi. Especially since she had to learn this new person while the entire country watched.

What is the way forward for Portia

Since announcing their divorce from the published author, Portia said she is all about healing and moving past this.

"What the future holds, only God knows, but right now, my priority is peace, growth, and rebuilding myself from a place of strength and grace," she said. " My truth is that I loved deeply, I tried, and now I’m choosing peace over pain," she added.

Portia is ready to step into a new chapter in her life and heal from the drama and spiritual turmoil she endured on the show.

Meanwhile, Bongani, who was also known as the country's husband, shared how therapy helped him prepare for his marriage to Portia. He said that they drew scenarios that took their toll on him, but that was what he needed for the marriage to succeed.

He revealed that he was very intentional about entering the marriage and giving it his all.

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Fans and viewers of the show were divided about the couple's relationship.

Briefly News journalist Tayananiswa Zvikaramba spoke with relationship expert Paula Quinsee, who shared the impact of being in a public relationship.

She explained that being famous means losing one's privacy. Paula Quinsee highlighted that when one is dating in the public eye, your relationship is exposed and judged, and that comes at a personal cost.

"Being in the public spotlight can feel like you’re living in a fishbowl with your every move and relationships being on display, which often comes with the great sacrifice of your privacy and more," Paula Quinsee said.

Sol on Married At First Sight star

In a previous report from Briefly News, Sol Phenduka revealed that a Married at First Sight South Africa Season 2 star reached out to him for advice.

He revealed this on the latest episode of Podcast and Chill. Sol also suggested that the Married at First Sight producers matched the star with the wrong partner intentionally for drama and viewers. This is what he said:

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“I remember she called me on some, oh, there's this guy. I'm like, whoa, whoa, whoa, relax. Wait, breathe. What's going on? No, I'm part of this show, ‘Married at First Sight’. So, I'm like, ‘What the hell?’ And then she's like, ‘Yo, but now this guy is always like painting me to look like this way, and what can I do?’ I'm like, ‘I don't know.’” Sol Phenduka said.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News