“Bring Back Those Stairs”: Gent’s Emotional Plea for Top Billing’s Return Has SA in Their Feelings

“Bring Back Those Stairs”: Gent’s Emotional Plea for Top Billing’s Return Has SA in Their Feelings

  • A KFM radio personality's hilarious video begging for Top Billing's return because rugby players' weddings aren't getting the glamorous TV coverage they deserve has gone viral
  • The beloved lifestyle show, which ran from 1992 to 2019, was known for its iconic slow-motion stair descents by presenter Jeannie D and showcasing luxury homes most could only dream of
  • Mzansi united in nostalgia, reminiscing about the show's signature features from extravagant weddings to architectural masterpieces and celebrity interviews
Radio jock's video goes viral.
A radio jock posted a video asking for Top Billing to be brought back after missing the beautiful houses and architecture SA goe to see on the show. Images: @mitchmatyana
Source: TikTok

A radio personality's heartfelt plea for the return of South Africa's longest-running lifestyle show, Top Billing, has struck a chord with viewers. Content creator @mitchmatyana, a KFM radio jock, shared a humorous video expressing his longing for the iconic show's return.

The show, which captured South African hearts for 27 years before ending in 2019, was renowned for its blend of luxury home tours, celebrity weddings, and lifestyle content featuring presenters like Jeannie D and Basetsana Khumalo.

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Watch the video below.

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A legacy of luxury

From Donald Trump's ex-wife Ivana Trump to local rugby star Bryan Habana, Top Billing showcased both international and local celebrities, making even the most extravagant lifestyle feel accessible to everyday South Africans.

Radio Jockey's video went viral on TikTok.
A radio jock posted a video asking for Top Billing to be brought back after missing the beautiful houses and architecture SA goe to see on the show. Images: @mitchmatyana
Source: TikTok

Mzansi misses the glamour

@Garth reminisced:

"Jeannie D for the win 😅"

@VNM shared:

"Insider SA seemed like the replacement but that's gone too 💔"

@Mhhhweliving praised:

"The houses ??? On top billing top tier…"

@Wandi longed:

"I miss Jeannie D sooo much 😭😭😭 Her voice is just top tier."

@SelbieRhodes informed:

"You can watch them on The Inside SA, that's the show that replaced Top Billing, in a way."

@AsieMauryce confessed:

"I even wished to be the presenter for Top Billing😭😭🔥"

@mashn00 pleaded:

"Top Billing must return❤️"

@XaminaMaluleka declared:

"Grand Designs UK had NOTHING on the houses in top billing😭😔come fight me!!!"

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Nerissa Naidoo (Human Interest Editor) Nerissa Naidoo is a versatile writer and editor with expertise across platforms. Currently a human interest writer at Briefly News, she began her career contributing to Morning Lazziness and later specialized in professional documents at Featherpen.org. As a TUW ghostwriter, she focused on non-fiction, while her editorial roles at National Today and Entail.ai honed her skills in content accuracy and expert-driven editing. You can reach her at nerissa.naidoo@briefly.co.za

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