Entertainment Reporter.
Multichoice general entertainment channel Mzansi Magic has confirmed that it’s telenovela Champions, will not be renewed after season one.
The show, featuring Jo-Anne Reyneke, Sello Maake ka-Ncube, Tumisho Masha, and Kwenzo Ngcobo among others, has been cancelled.
Champions premiered on Monday, 5 February and will air its final episode on 31 January 2025.
Production for the season concluded last month.
Speaking about the cancellation, Shirley Adonisi, Director of Local Entertainment Channels, expressed gratitude to the viewers for their support.
“Firstly, to our cast, Tshedza Pictures, sponsors, and advertisers, thank you for your ongoing support for Champions and your efforts in entertaining our Mzansi Magic viewers,” she said.”
Mzansi Magic plays a pivotal role in entertaining viewers during prime-time, and we continue to keep up with the latest television trends.
“We are currently developing several new show concepts, not limited to telenovelas, and fine-tuning our key returning shows to ensure that Mzansi Magic’s prime-time 2025 slots are well received,” Adonisi added.
Champions joins a long list of shows such as Isibaya, The Queen, DiepCity, Gomora, and more, which were cancelled by the channel.