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Written out': Molemo Tlali is the fifth star to exit The Queen' in 2021

01/12/2021

Written out': Molemo Tlali is the fifth star to exit The Queen' in 2021Molemo Tlali has become the fifth actor after SK Khoza, Cindy Mahlangu, Loyiso McDonald and Ntando Duma to exit The Queen' this year.

by Rae Seleme

01-12-2021

in SA TV and Film

The Queen' actors on set, in their roles (top left) Molemo Tlali as Khumo Sebata, (centre) Cindy Mhlangu as Siyanda, (bottom left) Loyiso McDonald as Kagiso Khoza and (top right) SK Khoza as Shaka Khoza, (bottom right) Ntando Duma as Mpho Sebata. Images via Twitter @MzansiMagic and @TVMzansi

Rising star, Molemo Tlali, who plays the role of Khumo Sebata, has become the fifth actor to exit Mzansi Magic's telenovela, The Queen.

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Tlali is the second Sebata after his cousin, Mpho Sebata, played by Ntando Dumo to be written out.

CASTING NEWS: Molemo Tlali leaves The Queen

Sadly, Molemo's time on #TheQueenMzansi as Khumo Sebata will be short as his character has exited the show.

No spoilers! You will have to watch the show to see how they have written him out. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/3wcH4DLFDO

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) December 1, 2021

DECEMBER: MOLEMO TLALI EXITS THE QUEEN' AS KHUMO SEBATA Entertainment commentator, Phil Mphela, announced his exit but could not detail his exit storyline at this stage.

Mphela also advised viewers to watch the show to see how he was written him out from the telenovela.

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#TheQueenMzansi viewers have complained about Tlali's role on numerous occasions on social media since he joined the show this season.

Also read: The Queen' viewers: Darlington, Olerato and Khumo are ruining the show'

TV: SK Khoza fired from #TheQueenMzansi

The actor who plays Shaka Khoza on the Mzansi Magic show's contract was terminated with immediate effect.

Word is, the decision was made at the behest of Multichoice following alleged assault perpetrated by the actor. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/NWy1oNMMqu

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 17, 2021

NOVEMBER: SK KHOZA EXITS THE QUEEN' AS SHAKA KHOZA Troubled actor, SK Khoza, who plays the role of Shaka Khoza, got fired from the Mzansi Magic's telenovela, The Queen for the second time last month.

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The actor reportedly got fired by MultiChoice for physically and emotionally abusing his former fianc e, Mandy Hlongwane.

The 35-year-old actor also got fired by Ferguson Films in 2019 for being unprofessional and having diva tendencies' on set.

He's always in trouble. If he's delaying production, he's involved in child support drama that has been following him to work.

He's not the same person (that) he was. It's as if fame changed him.

Also read: Trying times for Ferguson Films': Cindy Mahlangu quits The Queen'

CASTING NEWS: Cindy Mahlangu quits #TheQueenMzansi

Mahlangu, who plays Siyanda on the Mzansi Magic show, has resigned from the production.

Yep, so don't expect her to return to Corner House. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/3wvMErUe9o

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) November 18, 2021

NOVEMBER: CINDY MAHLANGU EXITS THE QUEEN' AS SIYANDA Award-winning actress, Cindy Mahlangu, who played the role of Siyanda resigned from the Mzansi Magic telenovela for the second time last month (November)

The news of Mahlangu's resignation devasted viewers of the telenovela as she resigned a day after MultiChoice fired her co-star, SK Khoza, who plays the role of Shaka Khoza on the show.

She played the role of Siyanda from seasons three to six as Kagiso Khoza's (Loyiso McDonald) girlfriend.

Her role was written out for the first time in June 2020 and she returned in November 2020 after her e.tv Scandal! character, Violetta Mamba got killed.

The actress rubbished claims that she was fired by the production company and said she left the show on good terms.

Also read: The Queen' Review: Kagiso Khoza and Goodness Mabuza exit alive

Thank you for great moments on our screens. Five seasons of brilliant acting. Our very own favorite Kagiso Khoza aka Sgaqa-gaqa portrayed by SAFTA-Winning actor @loyisomacdonald #TheQueenMzansi pic.twitter.com/paFtlnvznX

TV Mzansi (@TvMzansi) May 29, 2021

AUGUST: LOYISO MCDONALD EXITS THE QUEEN' AS KAGISO KHOZA Fan-favourite actor, Loyiso McDonald, who played the role of Kagiso Khoza for five seasons exited the show to join the theatre.

The actor and his on-screen wife, Zenande Mfenyane, who plays the role of Goodness Mabuza-Khoza got a proper send-off in August this year.

The actors left the show just a few weeks after the tragic exit of Mpho Sebata (Ntando Duma) on the popular Mzansi Magic telenovela.

The TVSA December teasers have confirmed that actress, Zenande Mfenyane will be returning to the show without McDonald.

The channel announced that the 33-year-old actor would be leaving the show to pursue other endeavours.

Also read: Mpho is finally dead': The Queen' fans celebrate Ntando Duma's exit

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-- JULY: NTANDO DUMA EXITS THE QUEEN' AS MPHO SEBATA #TheQueenMzansi on Twitter applauded Ferguson Films for writing out actress, Ntando Duma's character, Mpho Sebata.

Viewers labelled the actress a terrible actress since her debut on the telenovela and couldn't wait for her exit and even slammed her death scene.

The actress told TshisaLive :

What a magnificent experience! What a true blessing to work in such a positive and joyful environment and its entire Team too.

To the cast, the crew, and my remarkable fellow actors, Ngiyabonga (thank you)!

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