WHy #TheWife Got Rid Of All It’s Main Characters (Khanyi Mbau, Zikhona Sodlaka, Mondli Makhoba And More).

With productions for season 3 almost commencing, The Wife is reportedly making some major changes to its cast. Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela revealed that three more characters are leaving and they all play lead.

The Showmax series is reportedly letting go of three characters who all played lead characters. Phil took to Twitter to announce that Mondli Makhoba who plays Nkosana Zulu AKA Bhuti Omdala, his wife Zandile Zulu played by Khanyi Mbau and Mandisa played by Zikhona Sodlaka, Nqoba Zulu’s baby mama, are all leaving and will not be part of season 3.

This news shook viewers and many said the whole thing should just be canceled altogether.

However, Phil reckons that this is caused by The Wife readers complaining that the series is not sticking to the book. So in season 3, which is book 3 of the book series, the focus is on Naledi, Qhawe Zulu’s, played by Kwenzo, love interest.

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But many argue that although they will not be the centre of the book, Zandile and Nkosana’s presence is still pretty much felt as they make certain appearances throughout the various books.

Previously Phil revealed that Mbalenhle Mavimbela will be leaving but her character Mahlomu will not be leaving so that means she will be recast. Reasons for her exit are kept on the down-low for now, but Phil reckoned that it is for personal reasons.

TV: Zikhona Sodlaka leaving #TheWife

Prolific actress, who won Mzansi tv viewers’ hearts playing the loveable “Mandisa”, will not be returning for the new seasons.

Production on Season 3 of #TheWifeShowmax starts in August and expected to TX in November. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/WtbQnpdQYt

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) June 26, 2022

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“The Wife without Mbali will be a tad strange because she really dazzled in this role. The move could also be temporary, should they get more seasons. If they don’t recast in her absence, I would want to see her return,” said Phil.

CASTING NEWS:

Mondli Makhoba leaving #TheWife

After playing “Bhuti-omdala” Nkosana Zulu in the hit Showmax telenovela for 2 seasons, the actor will not be returning to the show for the upcoming third season. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/3eDZdL4jjt

— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) June 26, 2022

On why she left, he said, “Can’t say. Not my place. Let’s just say, shooting was not gonna be ideal for her right now.”

The Wife characters dominated the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards (DMVCA) nominations but two of them won. Abdul Khoza won Favourite Male Actor and Kwenzo Ngcobo won Favourite Rising Star.

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