By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Picture: Instagram/@minniedlamini.
Minnie Dlamini is the next celeb to take the hot seat in the Showmax Roast, the TV star has used the opportunity to grill her ex-husband, Quinton Jones.
Dlamini will hold the title of being the second Black African woman to be roasted, after Khanyi Mbau.
The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini – not to be confused with the Comedy Central Roast – was recorded earlier this month at the Laugh Africa Comedy Festival in Sandton.
The guest panellist includes celebs like Celeste Ntuli, Lasizwe, Trevor Gumbi, and Robert Marawa, amongst others.
Stand-up comedians Jason Goliath and Tumi Morake will share the role of roastmaster.
Dlamini said in a statement: “This is a moment for me to turn lemons into lemonade. This is a moment for me to see and hear a lot of the things that people have been saying about me [which were cruel and mean] and turn what was said into something light and fun.”
“In addition to that, this is a celebration of myself and my career. So my roast will surely be a good day at the office – what a way to get paid!”
In a trailer released this week, Dlamini was seen cringing at a few shady swipes by the panellists, which included plenty of fat jokes, failed marriage quips, and low-blows about her “lack of” intelligence.
But Dlamini was quick to throw shade, too. And in one scene, the 33-year-old mom-of-one showed her ex, Quinton, flames.
She boldly says: “I’ve got one last thing to say. I’m not paying no f**king maintenance”.
Dlamini is likely referring to a report that she pays R10 000 in monthly spousal support cheques.
The Roast of Minnie Dlamini was recorded live on the 5th of April 2024 and will air exclusively on Showmax from 26 April 2024.