SA Reacts to Somizi “Checking Out” Lamiez Holworthy in Viral Video: “Factory Setting Restored”

• Somizi Mhlongo turned heads at Free State Fashion Week after a video captured him seemingly stealing glances at Metro FM colleague Lamiez Holworthy
• The clip, filmed at the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein on Saturday, 8 August 2026, shows Somizi seated backstage as Lamiez stood at the podium
• Mzansi reacted with a mix of humour and disbelief, with many poking fun at the TV personality's apparent reaction to his colleague

A candid moment from Free State Fashion Week has set social media alight, with fans convinced that Somizi Mhlongo could not keep his eyes — or his composure — off radio personality Lamiez Holworthy.

Footage from the event, which took place on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein, captured the TV personality seated backstage wearing a cap while club and radio DJ Lamiez stood confidently at the podium. In the clip, Somizi appears to lick his lips while repeatedly glancing in her direction, and eagle-eyed viewers were quick to clock the moment.

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The video was captured by photographer Aubrey Moeketsi against a striking pink and magenta backdrop that gave the outdoor stage a bold, high-energy feel.

Watch the moment that got Mzansi talking by clicking the link.

Mzansi reacts to Somizi's 'wandering eyes'

The clip spread rapidly, with fans and followers weighing in on what they saw — or thought they saw. Reactions ranged from outright laughter to genuine bewilderment.

Here are some of the comments:

@letlabu1 wrote:

"Nature is kicking in 😂"

@phillipewarthogs joked:

"Factory setting restored 🤣🤣🤣"

@tubatsi_moloi_ kept it simple:

"A man is a man 😂"

@boas.___ added cheekily:

"You can always come back, my brother 😂😂"

@lizzy_mahloane was not entirely convinced, writing:

"😂😂😂😂😂 this was just a coincidence."

@bigmaama_el brought up context:

"I mean he has a child with a woman 😂🤷🏻‍♀️"

@uncle_jay_1506 offered a different read altogether:

"Anyway. What was Lameiz saying that got Somizi licking attention?"

While some commenters were fully invested in the interpretation that Somizi was checking out his colleague, others urged caution. @majortyrant noted:

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"Something wrong with this video and people don't recognise it.”

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Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Somizi posted a comedic TikTok reacting to his Masked Singer SA co-judge Sithelo Shozi's traditional wedding ceremony.

Sithelo Shozi tied the knot on Saturday, 8 August 2026, months after her Zimbabwean businessman boyfriend James Magura proposed in Italy.

Source: Briefly News