TLC Next Great Presenter Top 3 finalists have been announced after four grueling days of boot camp training sessions, expert coaching and tough challenges.
The Top 3 finalists, as selected by the panel of expert judges including Thando Thabethe, are: Carissa Cupido from South Africa, Charlie Karumi from Kenya and Karen Paida Mukwedeya from Zimbabwe.
As of Monday, 10 October the public will have the opportunity to choose TLC’s Next Great Presenter by voting for their favourite from the three finalists. The lucky winner will jet off to London and present a brand new four-part series, TLC’s MOST EXTREME, set to premiere on TLC Entertainment (DStv 135) early next year, and receive an all-expenses paid holiday to the Palace of the Lost City, courtesy of Sun International.
Here are the Top 3:
Carissa Cupido – Cape Town, South Africa
“I’m excited and terrified all at the same time! What an honour to be representing South Africa on such a dynamic international platform. Boot camp taught me the true meaning of self-belief and I will forever be thankful to TLC for this opportunity.”
Charlie Karumi – Nairobi, Kenya
“I still can’t believe that I was chosen – it feels unreal and totally unbelievable! I’ve been dreaming about becoming a TV presenter since primary school. Through this process I have learnt how to thrive on and become more accustomed to pressure – I’m ready for the next phase!”
Karen Paida Mukwedeya – Harare, Zimbabwe
“My biggest take out from boot camp is that I need to believe in myself as much as the judges do. I have a deep appreciation for what it means to be a TV presenter and I’m ready to take on the task of becoming TLC’s Next Great Presenter.”
Voting will open on Monday, 10 October and close on Wednesday, 16 November, where the winner will be crowned live at a glitzy event in Johannesburg.
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