Somizi Opens Up About His Sexuality in Candid Podcast Interview
- Somizi Mhlongo opened up about his sexuality during a podcast-style interview, pushing back against being labelled simply as gay
- The media personality walked his interviewer through the full LGBTQ+ spectrum, explaining where he personally fits in
- Mzansi had a lot to say after the clip circulated online, with many fans and followers weighing in on his explanation
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Somizi Mhlongo has never been one to shy away from a frank conversation, and a recently circulated podcast clip proves exactly that. Seated in a warmly lit studio with terracotta walls and minimalist décor, the entertainer used the interview to set the record straight about how he identifies, and his answer was more layered than most people expected.
When his interviewer asked whether he had ever dated girls and how he came to identify as gay, Somizi was quick to push back. He went on to explain that society placed him in a box early on, and that as he grew older, he came to understand that sexuality exists on a much wider spectrum. He said:
"First of all, I never said I don't like girls."
Somizi breaks down the LGBTQ+ spectrum
Using what he described as a “5-year-old" explainer, Somizi walked through each letter of the LGBTQ+ acronym before arriving at the "+" category, where he places himself. He identified as pansexual, describing it as being attracted to a person regardless of their gender, sexuality, or identity. He said:
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"If our souls and energies connect and I'm attracted to you, it doesn't matter whether you're a guy or a girl or a trans or whatever.”
He also added a second label: sapiosexual. According to Somizi, intelligence is a non-negotiable prerequisite for attraction. He said bluntly, adding that he can tell within seconds of a conversation whether someone meets the bar.
"I will never get a hard-on if you are dumb.”
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Mzansi reacts to the explanation
The clip sparked a flood of responses online, with many users finding the breakdown entertaining, confusing, or both.
Tsholofelo wrote:
"In short, he's bisexual."
Gift the girl agreed, saying:
"I think you're a bisexual man."
Uncle_Gorgeous defended Somizi's clarity:
"He just said he is Pansexual, kante; what part are y'all listening to? The first part was just explaining the LGBTQ+(of which many still don't get it)."
Maison Maveti (M4v3ti) joked:
"I am a finaxual; I'm only attracted to money."
Hilma Daniel was sceptical:
"These people will do anything in their power to confuse us. 😂"
Sippy pointed out that this is not new information:
"He's always said he's pansexual. Why is he still being asked this question in 2026? Come on, Tido."
Nessah8 had perhaps the most relatable response:
"He didn't answer the question, or am I dumbsexual?😭"
LuckyMulaudzi found an unexpected angle:
"What a way of finding out that Mohale is smart. 😂"
Somizi threw shade at his ex-hubby
Somizi Mhlongo took a swipe at his ex-husband, Mohale Motaung, during his first-ever podcast interview on the L-Tido Podcast.
The veteran media personality made bold claims about his role in Mohale's rise to public fame.
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