New Mqhele wows The Wife' viewers but where is Nqoba?Wiseman has received a warm reception from fans of the hit Showmax series The Wife'. Some have expressed how they wish he was cast from S1.
by Thandeka Mthethwa
12-11-2022 15:35
in Entertainment
Wiseman Mncube now plays Mqhele on the new season of The Wife'. Images via Instagram: @wiseman_mncube
The third and final season of The Wife premiered on Thursday 10 November and the first thing that people noticed was that the old Mqhele, played by Bonko Khoza has been changed.
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The character is now being played by Uzalo s Wiseman Mncube, a character most fans believe he is already embodying. Some are however still sceptical and are wondering whether Bonko's shoes are too big to fill.
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WISEMAN PLAYING MQHELE FROM THE BOOK The 5am club (as the viewers call themselves) is adjusting to the new Mqhele and some viewers have expressed that they wish that he was cast from the first season.
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Even those that had left because of the storyline that had disappointed them have made a return.
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@Czarh_mathenjwa said, I'm going back to watching #TheWifeShowmax because of wiseman this is the mqhele I originally wanted thank you bye .
Anyone who isn't sold on the new Mqhele just has attachment issues because the Wiseman Ncube is killing it as the new Mqhele , he's perfect for this role #TheWifeShowmax, said @mihletshemese.
Wiseman Mncube is enjoying working with Mbalenhle Mavimbela on The Wife. Image via twitter @_Thembalihle_ ALSO READ: Nkosana of The Wife' opens up about THAT famous sex scene
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Wiseman did his homework, read the book & is portraying that character I understood from reading the book, said @Esethu92491063.
Talking to Kaya 959, Wiseman said Mqhele is still dark and abusive, while Mbalenhle Mavimbela says they're in a deep into toxic love now.
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Speaking about working with Mbalenhle, Wiseman says it has been nice. It's been an interesting journey between the two of us because we've known each other on Instagram and we would just compliment and show appreciation of each other's work .
We've always said that one day we will work together, God willing. So when it happened, it became a full circle moment. That in itself made it easy because we both wanted to work together, he said.
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NQOBA A NO-SHOW Even though the first three episodes were released on Thursday, viewers could not help but notice that a certain hot-headed brother is nowhere to be seen.
There were speculations that the loud and table jumping brother, Nqoba did not return for the final season of The Wife but nothing was confirmed.
I have watched two episodes and Nqoba is nowhere to be found. #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/hVuTwTnF46
MaMokgopo (@RethabileMokg) November 10, 2022
Where is Nqoba!? I need to see him haibo. #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/JVqF5FzhYD
G R A C I O U S (@_Thembalihle_) November 10, 2022
I like this Xoli chick, she is ungovernable like Nqoba I can already imagine the combo on some "Asambe sobadubula wena makoti " #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/IzkvPKyI0s
Mandisa Malevu (@MalevuMandisa) November 10, 2022
I m not happy with how the Zulu brothers are not adding urgency to Naledi and where the hell is Nqoba#TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/TzU4Aob4qQ
Zwide.un.bothered (@Iamzwide1) November 10, 2022
I swear if I don't see Nqoba soon I'm actually gonna get violent. #TheWifeShowmax
elysian luna (@sunkissedseba) November 10, 2022
Rumours of Abdul Khoza's exit began in March when he posted a since-deleted cryptic message on his Instagram account bidding farewell to the role.
It's been an amazing journey with you all on #TheWifeShowmax. Thank you to the entire cast and crew for embracing me to the fullest. I shall miss you all and wish you a greater journey ahead. You have inspired my career with this amazing show, ngiyabonga mina uNqobizitha Zulu lo, sengihembe. Heee heee!!
According to TshisaLIVE the star later nipped rumours of his exit in the bud and blamed it on the Zulu brothers' rival on the show the Majolas.
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New Mqhele wows The Wife' viewers but where is Nqoba?Wiseman has received a warm reception from fans of the hit Showmax series The Wife'. Some have expressed how they wish he was cast from S1.
