Season 6
The Comedy Central Roast of Pearl Thusi is the sixth local iteration of the international format, with previous Roastees being Steve Hofmeyr, Kenny Kunene, Somizi Mhlongo, AKA and Khanyi Mbau.
The Roast was recorded at Gold Reef City's Lyric Theatre on Thursday 21 November, 2024, for broadcast on Comedy Central on 8 December, 2024.
Pearl Thusi is the latest local celeb to occupy the hot seat to get roasted by a panel of her entertainment industry peers.
Love her or hate her, Pearl Thusi is undeniably a powerhouse – and she's not scared to voice her (often controversial) opinions.
Her outspokenness seldom fails to divide fans and ruffle feathers, but she remains unashamedly Pearl – let the haters hate.
A former beauty queen, she has risen to fame as a TV show host and subsequently through roles in local and international television productions.
The 36-year-old is a brand ambassador and entrepreneur and has recently branched out into DJing as well.
Nothing is sacred or off limits in the Comedy Central Roast of Pearl Thusi so get ready for the mercury to soar through the roof as Pearl's life is placed on the grill.
Socialite and television personality Somizi will be tasked with keeping things explosive as the Roastmaster.
The "Roast Squad" of panellists are:
Busiswa
David Kau
Donald
Farieda Metsileng
Lillian Dube
Phat Joe
Randall Abrahams
Rob van Vuuren
Tol A$$ Mo
Zee Nxumalo
Zodwa Wabantu
The Comedy Central Roast is a production of Vis, a division of ViacomCBS.