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Thando can't die': The Queen' fans react to Jessica Nkosi's departure

25/07/2022

Thando can't die': The Queen' fans react to Jessica Nkosi's departureViewers of The Queen' are unhappy that actress Jessica Nkosi, who played Thando Sebata left the telenovela on Friday, 22 July.

by Rae Seleme

25-07-2022 11:19

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Thando can't die': The Queen' viewers react to Jessica Nkosi's departure

#TheQueenMzansi took to social media this weekend to bid farewell to actress Jessica Nkosi, who plays the role of Thando Sebata in the cancelled telenovela.

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The actress surprised viewers when she revealed that she left the show after her character Thando Sebata got shot by Cebo Khoza on Friday.

Appreciation tweet for Thando Aka Jessica Nkosi she is beautiful and killing her role she understood the assignment #TheQueenMzansi pic.twitter.com/svl71UONcq

nosikhumbuzo befile (@skuraz) July 23, 2021

ALSO READ: And just like that': Jessica Nkosi confirms her exit from The Queen'

THE END OF THE SEBATAS Fans of the actress Jessica Nkosi are applauding her for playing the villainous role of Thando Sebata in The Queen and wish she wasn't leaving so soon. This is after her father Hector Sebata, played by Rapulana Seiphemo got shot by Harriet's hitman and Thando shot Cebo in defense.

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Most viewers of The Queen are not concerned about Hector and MaJali's (Nomsa Buthelezi) deaths as they didn't connect with them as much as Thando.

Nkosi's exit marks the end of the Sebatas after the departures of Mpho Sebata (Ntando Duma), Khumo Sebata (Molemo Tlali), and Hector Sebata (Rapulana Seiphemo).

The seventh and final season of the long-running show begins tonight (Monday, 25 July) after seven years on television.

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Hawu Thando no man, I'm not okay @JessicaNkosi you did amazingly well mama #TheQueenMzansi

Mu (@moom_bah) July 22, 2022

THE QUEEN' VIEWERS REACT TO HER EXIT @JabuLephuting:

She saw Cebo shooting her dad, instead of falling apart.

Mogirl pulled the gun and shoot to kill, me running to google how to be like Thando in my next life this girl is on fire salute.

@muzzybless:

She killed it. Mpho's death unleashed something in Thando. I've never seen her like that.

@AGlossylips:

A nice switch from Ndlunkulu in Isibaya to a heartless killer.

@ChrisPowerpoint:

She killed the character role, yes but the whole telenovelas plot and storyline are boring now, very predictable.

When a character leaves, which is quite often, they get a replica who is just an extension of the departed character.

@ngestrop:

I just didn't get why Thando forgot the pain they caused the Khozas when her family killed Kea.

ALSO READ: The Queen' August Spoilers: Harriet kills Hector

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Out Of Everyone, Why The Baddest Women On Tv A Certified Award Winning Badass. @JessicaNkosi #TheQueenMzansi #jessicankosi #thandosebata #Fergousonfilms pic.twitter.com/Efp6pMSxbD

DON RICHIIE (@RoyaltyRichiie) July 24, 2022

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

Appreciating great talent. @JessicaNkosi thank you #TheQueenMzansi pic.twitter.com/8PtqEIoJHA

Jay Jay the fixer (@jerajessie2603) July 23, 2022

@JessicaNkosi killed this Thando role you'll be missed #TheQueenMzansi

Tshiamo Sibanyoni (@tshiamofaith) July 22, 2022

I Expected It-Only Cebo Lives To Tell The Tail Now The Question Remains ..How Is Cebo Gonna Explain What Happened

Simmy__ (@DukwanaSimphiwe) July 22, 2022

A round of applause for Jessica Nkosi as Thando Sebata. She portrayed the character so well!!! #TheQueenMzansi here's to season 6 pic.twitter.com/PJgPmsEzWm

Team Jessica Nkosi (@JessicaNkosTeam) July 23, 2021

Thando o masepa shame, dnt buy it. U Killin it jessica

Rebecca (@jujulakz) July 24, 2021

I want to be mad at @JessicaNkosi for hurting the Khoza s like that, but deep down I can t. She is way too beautiful. It is impossible for me to be angry at such beauty and talent.#TheQueen

Mkhont obukhali (@s_ngcongo) July 24, 2021

The emotions were spot on & forgot I was watching a soapie despised Thando for being a hypocrite. Kea, Jaros & Thato. Karma at play

Themba_1 (@Themba114) July 23, 2021

Watch The Queen on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) tonight at 21:00 for more!

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