Celebrity ‘Come Dine With Me’ SA: Meet the 24 stars cooking for charity
Come Dine With Me South Africa is going celebrity for the first time, with 24 famous faces opening battling it out for charity this November.
Come Dine With Me South Africa is set to launch its eleventh season with a twist: a celebrity edition featuring well-known South Africans. The BBC Lifestyle competition, produced by Rapid Blue and set to premiere on BBC Lifestyle (DStv Channel 174) on November 18, 2026, will see 24 famous faces take part in the show's first-ever season.
The participants include Alphi Mkhwanazi, Brent Lindeque, Carol Tshabalala, Holly Rey, Jonathan Roxmouth, Karabo Ntshweng, Karabo Poppy, Lasizwe, Lethabo 'LeJoy' Mathatho, Linda Mtoba, Mampho Brescia, Mojak Lehoko, Moshe Ndiki, Moonchild Sanelly, Nianell, Olwethu Leshabane, Phylicity Reeken, Primo Baloyi, Tarina Patel, Tumisho Masha, Vanes-Mari du Toit, Varushka Singh, Yanda Woods, and Zandi Nhlapo.
The show's goal remains the same: participants will open their homes, create elaborate menus, and host six-week dinners in exchange for bragging rights and R10 000 for a charity of their choice. However, the celebrity status has been no guarantee of an easy ride. Each dinner party will feature three celebrity guests, increasing the pressure on the hosts.
They will face over-the-top themes, culinary wins and disasters, and a sharp-tongued commentary from Dave Lamb. Pierre Cloete, vice president for Africa at BBC Studios, and Ryan Deacon, executive producer at Rapid Blue, both emphasized the potential for creative rule-bending, attempts to gain an advantage, and occasional disasters in the upcoming season.
Viewers can expect to see the stars at their funniest, most competitive, and, at times, most chaotic selves.
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