This is painful': Scandal!' viewers react to Busi Lurayi's last role

This is painful': Scandal!' viewers react to Busi Lurayi's last role Scandal!' viewers are in awe of late actress Busi Lurayi's portrayal as Me'shell, a long-time friend of Layla McKenzie on the e.tv soapie.

by Rae Seleme

07-09-2022 15:57

in Scandal

Late actress Busi Lurayi as Me'Shell in Scandal!'. Images via Twitter @etvScandal

Viewers of SAFTA award-winning soapie Scandal! took to social media this week to react to the late actress Busi Lurayi's character Me'Shell, who debuted on the e.tv show last Friday, 2 September as Layla McKenzie's long-term friend.

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Look at Me'Shell spreading the word about her personal' trainer to Layla. #etvscandal #RIPBusiLurayi pic.twitter.com/lfNNw5wkub

Scandal! (@etvScandal) September 6, 2022

INSIDE BUSI LURAYI'S LAST CHARACTER The late actress Busi Lurayi's last curtain call was to play the character of Me'Shell, a long-time friend of Layla McKenzie on Scandal!. Viewers and fans of the star are finding it hard to watch the actress, who passed away on Sunday, 10 July while shooting the character.

Her character Me'Shell is also a housewife, who's married to a wealthy businessman and she's on the hunt for extra-curricular activities .

Me'Shell is cheating on her husband with her personal trainer CJ, played by Thulani Hlatshwayo. She also pays CJ more money for satisfying her other needs and recommends his services to her friend Layla, played by actress Natasha Sutherland.

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Drum Magazine reveals that things will take a turn for the worst when Me'Shells bodyguard finds her and CJ in a compromising position.

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Tonight we meet Me'Shell played by the late Busi Lurayi. Tune in tonight at 19:30 and witness magic on screen one last time as Busi tells the story of Me'Shell on #etvscandal. #RIPBusiLurayi pic.twitter.com/9i4HF8xj0k

Scandal! (@etvScandal) September 2, 2022

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SCANDAL!' FANS REACT TO ME'SHELL Fans of the soapie should also be aware that Lurayi' close friend Thuli Thabethe will see her story through as the late actress couldn't complete her scenes/storyline.

@yolisa_mdlalose:

Oooh, Nkosi yam It's going to be one emotional episode for sure.

@syabongaShazi:

I actually cannot wait to hope her family heals.

@Sihlalo_Wesjita:

May her soul rest in peace.

@PebblesNeo:

Oh man, may her soul rest in peace.

@SimphiweMavuso:

I miss you, Sis.

Ceejay and Me'Shell are taking their relationship to the next level' tonight! #etvscandal #RIPBusiRurayi pic.twitter.com/OtjzMuzhPt

Scandal! (@etvScandal) September 5, 2022

It s very emotional but rest in peace Bucie

Musawenkosi (@Musa_Saby) September 2, 2022

ALSO READ: One last time: Late Busi Lurayi to appear in Scandal!' in September

Her last curtain call #etvScandal, tonight at 7.30PM pic.twitter.com/EQbk2ulo4F

@etv (@etv) September 2, 2022

That was lovely. A life well lived. May umphefumlo wakhe rest in eternal peace #BusiLurayi pic.twitter.com/oBPfGf1IMB

kaQekhu (@LilZwangendaba) September 2, 2022

Oh man this lady ne, i would have loved to see more

Persist (@mado_madox) September 2, 2022

She was such an incredible talent! #etvScandal https://t.co/IR9mKzeRuG

Scandal! (@etvScandal) September 6, 2022

Bathong Lyla thinks Michelle means gym gym #etvScandal

Ubuhle Angela (@UbuhleAngela) September 6, 2022

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