Leon Schuster Opens Up About 2 Failed Long-Term Relationships in Candid Interview
- Leon Schuster sat down with Morning Live anchor Leanne Manas for a rare candid interview filmed at his home
- The veteran comedian revealed he had two major relationships, each lasting 20 years, and was briefly tetchy when the topic arose
- Schuster also touched on his health struggles, attributing most of his problems to overworking throughout his career
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Veteran South African comedian Leon Schuster got candid during a sit-down interview with Morning Live anchor Leanne Manas, filmed at his home. The warm but occasionally tense exchange aired on SABC and gave viewers a rare personal glimpse at the man behind the beloved Schuks character.
The interview took place in a sunroom-style space at Schuster's home, with wicker furniture and a lush green garden visible in the background. The tone was mostly light and conversational, though things briefly got heated when Manas steered the conversation towards his love life.
Leon Schuster gets tetchy over love life question
When Manas raised the subject of his relationships, Schuster did not hold back his irritation.
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"Hmm, do you know that is a bit of a sensitive question, and I, I don't want to answer that because you, you've affronted me now, and it angers me. Because I thought we were gonna get along. Don't ask me about stuff like that, please. Don't do that. Just don't do that again, okay? Because I'll walk out of this interview in a minute."
Despite the flare-up, Schuster eventually opened up, revealing that he had experienced two significant relationships in his life, both of which lasted two decades each. "I had two major relationships in my life. The one I married, we were married for 20 years and divorced. And the other one I didn't marry, and we went out for 20 years and separated. So I'm a bit wary of..." he said, trailing off as he noticed Manas's large rings. The back-and-forth about the rings lightened the mood, with Schuster quipping:
"Well, you need a big one to keep the oaks away from you."
Watch the interview below:
Schuster reflects on his health
Manas also raised the subject of Schuster's health, a topic he addressed with characteristic bluntness. The comedian acknowledged that he had been through a difficult period but suggested that much of it was self-inflicted. "I promise you at least 70% of my health problems got to do with the fact that I work too hard in my life," he said.
The interview was broadcast on SABC alongside on-screen graphics featuring an election countdown for the 2026 Elections, which gave the segment a timely backdrop despite its deeply personal subject matter.
X users had a few things to say about the interview.
@Ghost25442373 wrote:
"David Mashabela would do justice interviewing this man."
@PhulusoGunyukun quipped:
"@LeanneManas where u shucked too?"
@Ompisholo summed up the chaos with:
"I'm afraid morning live today was Schuksed."
Leon Schuster received a Lifetime Achievement Award
Leon Schuster and Alfred Ntombela bagged the National Arts and Culture Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award at Sun City on 21 August.
Leon Schuster missed the ceremony due to ill health but addressed the audience via a heartfelt video message played on the big screen.
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