There's no respect in your work': Lesedi Ferguson lambasts Phil Mphela

There's no respect in your work': Lesedi Ferguson lambasts Phil MphelaCasting director Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson has criticised Phil Mphela for his posts about Mzansi Magic's cancelled telenovela The Queen'.

by Rae Seleme

01-03-2022

in SA TV and Film

There's no respect in your work': Lesedi Ferguson lambasts Phil Mphela. Images via Twitter @PhilMphela and SediiMatsunyane

The Queen actress and daughter of Connie Ferguson - Lesedi Matsunyane- Ferguson has criticised entertainment commentator Phil Mphela for his posts about the telenovela on social media.

--

Mphela revealed that actors Brenda Ngxoli and Vuyo Ngcukana were exiting the show and that the show is coming to end after nearly seven years on TV.

ALSO READ: The Queen' FIRES Vuyo Ngcukana and LOSES Brenda Ngxoli

Phil, it's personal when you LIE.

1. Brenda did not leave nor are there any salary disputes

2. Vuyo has not been fired.

Just stop man. https://t.co/dIyigA6ywH

Sedii Matsunyane-Ferguson (@SediiMatsunyane) February 28, 2022

PHIL, IT'S PERSONAL WHEN YOU LIE' Ferguson Films casting director - Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferguson has lambasted entertainment commentator Phil Mphela - for revealing that The Queen has been cancelled on Twitter.

--

Matsunyane-Ferguson also stated that Mphela lied about the axing of actor Vuyo Ngcukana - who plays the role of Schumacher.

She also rubbished claims that award-winning actress Brenda Ngxoli - who plays the role of Noma has quit the show due to salary disputes.

ALSO READ:CANCELLED: The Queen' comes to an end after six seasons on TV

--

Just to be clear

On this very platform, on record.

Brenda did not stop coming to work

Vuyo was not let go because of Entanglement.

If you put that on record right now, I will gladly correct it.

We also have to address that since January 2020 thing.

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 28, 2022

LESEDI MATSUNYANE-FERGUSON: THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2020' Fans of The Queen also wondered what the actress was referring to when she tweeted:

This has been going on since 2020.

The show was thrown under fire in 2020 when it reportedly fired and lost several fan-favourite actors such as Rami Chuene, SK Khoza, Dineo Langa, and Setumo Motsoeledi.

Creators of the show Connie and Shona Ferguson also explained why they removed actors from the show.

The telenovela reportedly axed actors Dineo Langa, Setumo Motsoaledi and Rami Chuene.

DINEO LANGA

The Estate actress Dineo Langa reportedly got fired by Ferguson Films in May 2020. The actress revealed on Instagram that she got fired and that her character was killed.

Ferguson Films confirmed her departure in a statement and said she was axed in season five because of the influx of new characters joining the show.'

Langa played the role of Kea Khoza for four seasons.

ALSO READ: The Queen' Spoilers: Khumo dies & Vuyiswa catches Hector and Harriet

There's no respect in your work.

This has been ongoing since Jan 2020 and there's nothing you can say to defend or justify your actions. You say it's not personal but the damage you continue to do says otherwise. No ways dude.

Sedii Matsunyane-Ferguson (@SediiMatsunyane) February 28, 2022

RAMI CHUENE

Giyani: Land of Blood actress Rami Chuene's character Gracious Mabuza announced her departure from the show and left fans devastated.

Chuene explained that she couldn't get into the details yet and that she's very grateful for the support she's gotten.

SETUMO MOTSOALEDI

Radio and TV personality Setumo Motsoaledi - who played the role of Mabatho Khoza exited The Queen in February 2020.

She announced her departure from The Queen in a tweet and said she is leaving the show to broaden her horizons.

Other actors who exited the show between 2019 and 2020 include: SK Khoza, Khanya Mkangisa, Khayakazi Kula, and Moshe Ndiki

ALSO READ: LOOK: The Queen' actors Moshe Ndiki & SK Khoza spark dating rumours

Let me get this right because your ego got hurt, you decide that tarnishing another actor AND the production company's reputation is the way to go? You of all people should know not to believe everything you're told, yet you spread it anyway. A teaspoon of dithlong, Kgopolo. https://t.co/3hBSLlahSA

Sedii Matsunyane-Ferguson (@SediiMatsunyane) February 28, 2022

What happened January 2020, now this sounds very personal and I finally got you moment

Zodwa Mhlongo (@NkabsZodwa) February 28, 2022

TV: #TheQueenMzansi CANCELLED

After almost 7 years on air, the Mzansi Magic telenovela will not be renewed for another season.

Barring any changes to accommodate wrapping the storylines, the show will likely end this year. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/jSQ6V4jycU

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 28, 2022

TV: Brenda Ngxoli quits #TheQueenMzansi

After almost 3 years playing Noma on the Mzansi Magic telenovela, Ngxoli has left.

Word is she had a salary issue that could not be resolved. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/fTaLI5dTNa

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 28, 2022

JUST IN: Vuyo Ngcukana fired

The actor who plays Schumacher on #TheQueenMzansi has been let go by the production.

Word is, the actor broke contractual obligation to the show. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/O1fOVorRHu

Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) February 28, 2022

Take our survey & stand a chance to WIN R6 000 in cash. CLICK HERE!

LINK:	https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/sa-tv-film/lesedi-matsunyane-f...
	See more stories from thesouthafrican

Most recent headlines