Lasizwe Dambuza swaps awkward interviews for the kitchen on Celebrity Come Dine With Me

Lasizwe Dambuza, a YouTube personality known for his humorous interviewing style on Awkward Dates, is swapping uncomfortable interrogations for the kitchen on Celebrity Come Dine With Me South Africa. In this cooking show, Lasizwe opens his home to fellow contestants and puts his culinary skills to the test, with his guests judging his performance.

The entertainer admits he is not a skilled cook, stating, "I don't really know how to cook! But I'm very good at following a recipe and I'm even better at asking for help!" Lasizwe, who describes himself as a "kitchen supervisor with excellent delegation skills," sees the dinner party as an opportunity to showcase a different side of himself.

He explains, "I want people to experience Lasizwe in different environments." Despite his experience in content creation, the shift to an uncontrolled environment forces him to be present and participate in an experience where others form their own opinions of him. During filming, Lasizwe and his brother nearly burnt meat while braaiing, with sibling bickering distracting them.

Lasizwe acknowledges the vulnerability of being judged, but emphasizes that he is familiar with criticism and knows how to separate it from his identity. The dinner party is about more than the food, he says, as it's an opportunity to share an atmosphere, conversations, and connections with fellow contestants. Lasizwe wants the experience to reflect South African culture, bringing local personality to the food and its presentation.

The show also offers a chance to see contestants beyond their online personas, revealing a different side of each person when they share a table and engage in conversation. For Lasizwe, this experience is part of his ongoing growth as an entertainer, television personality, and businessman, as he continues to reinvent himself and explore new opportunities.