Say what? 'Top Billing' cancelled after 23 years
There goes our dream of featuring our luxury home on 'Top Billing'.
One of SABC's longest-running shows will reportedly be coming to an end this week. The cash-strapped broadcaster has allegedly decided to give 'Top Billing' the chop.
The lifestyle TV program has been on-air for 23 years. The show's presenters, Basetsana Kumalo, Michael Mol, Ursula Stapelfeldt (now Chikane), and Jo-Ann Strauss, had us dreaming of a life of luxury.
As one Twitter user put it, "what the hell is going to motivate us to dream cause we all grew up with this idea I'll have the most beautiful house and you'll see it on top billing."
'Top Billing' featured some of the most amazing homes in South Africa, including an inside look the mansions of A-list stars like Bonang Matheba.
Celebrity weddings, exotic destinations, and interviews with movie superstars such as Sandra Bullock and Charlize Theron was the norm on the show.
The SABC is yet to confirm the cancellation but is expected to release a statement later today (Thursday).
According to reports, this week's episode will be the last. Repeats will reportedly be shown until March 2020.
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TV: Top Billing CANCELLED
— Kgopolo Phil Mphela (@PhilMphela) October 16, 2019
After 23 years on air, the SABC has cancelled one of its most iconic properties.
The Tswelopele Productions show will have its farewell episode this week.
Full statement will be released by channel tomorrow (THURSDAY). pic.twitter.com/qImUIqkhjS
South Africans who grew up loving the show took to Twitter to express their sadness over the end of 'Top Billing'.
This woman was the only reason I watched Top Billing. #topbilling pic.twitter.com/tsi4mgeENn
— Siphephelo Dandalaza (@SiphepheloDanda) October 17, 2019
Bathooong 😂 what the hell is going to motivate us to dream cause we all grew up with this idea I'll have the most beautiful house and you'll see it on top billing 🤧🤧🤧
— Lebohang (@Lebo_Qumza) October 16, 2019
I can’t believe Top Billing it’s cancelled before showing my future house 🏡 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/CWorxuNJvY
— Mmadikgosi Matshego (@Mmadikgosi_23) October 17, 2019
There is no point in getting married anymore. My wedding won’t be shown on Top Billing.
— iCherry 2.0 (@BiKeR626) October 17, 2019
Springbok girlfriends are crying in a corner right now. Imagine the thought of never having your wedding on Top Billing.
— iCherry 2.0 (@BiKeR626) October 17, 2019
Rugby players and their 1652 girlfriends when they heard that top billing got cancelled: pic.twitter.com/K9cpkK5QRo
— 🕶️𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙩𝙚,𝙞 𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙚 (@TALLCHIHUAHUA) October 17, 2019
Top Billing is one of the best shows on the SABC...can't believe its cancelled just like that 😯 pic.twitter.com/4Vsy9WZsKz
— Lecron JJ™️ (@Lecron) October 16, 2019
There goes my dream of being a Top billing presenter.
— Gomolemo (@MomoDitibane_) October 16, 2019
My MissSA 2021 interview😭
My house being featured on the show.
My wedding!!!
Bathong 😭😭💔💔 https://t.co/084jElhuMa