Pearl Thusi and DJ Warras are reportedly leaving Live Amp. According to a report by Sunday Sun, Thusi and Warras have been given the boot because they haven’t been able to impress the show’s viewers.
The show which was previously hosted by Bonang Matheba and Andile Ncube is said to be going through a major revamp which will also see it moving from the 9pm to 7:30pm and will only be 30 minutes long instead of an hour. Luthando Shosha will remain on the show.
The two presenters will be hosting their last show on Friday, 5 February, according to Sunday Sun.
The music show, which airs at 9pm, will reportedly move to 7.30pm and has been cut down from one hour to just 30 minutes.
A source told the tabloid: “We were all shocked when we saw the call sheet for 12 February.” Another one claimed that the show isn’t working out.
SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago told Sunday Sun: “We’re busy with rescheduling. We’ll make an announcement soon.”
Pearl confirmed the reports. She told the paper: “I know my comment is never good enough unless it’s something bad. Yes, it’s true. But the show’s producer, Sjula Dlamini, will give you comment.”
Live Amp is not the only show facing changes at the SABC. It was also recently reported that Minnie Dlamini and Thomas Mlambo will be leaving SoccerZone.
The public broadcaster is reportedly looking at turning the show into a 30-minute highlights package that will not feature any presenters.