TLC Next Great Presenter Judges Announced

The search for TLC Entertainment’s (DStv 135) next African presenter is well underway, budding presenting stars now have just one week to go until entries close on Monday 22 August.

TLC, in association with official campaign sponsor Colgate Optic White, on Friday announced the line-up of high profile judges who will choose the three lucky contestants that will make it through to the final public vote.

Featuring a mix of well-known faces, industry experts and a Discovery Networks senior executive, this year’s judging panel includes; actress, MC, radio and TV personality, Thando Thabethe; Head of Content at Multichoice, Aletta Alberts; editor of ZAlebs.com, Zee Dladla; celebrity publicist and communications strategist, Jarred Doyle and VP of Channels for Discovery Networks CEEMEA, Lee Hobbs.

The judges will be tasked with whittling down the twelve semi-finalists to the top three finalists during the Boot Camp stage, which will take place in Cape Town from Monday, 19 September – Thursday, 22 September.

Boot Camp will see the semi-finalists put through their presenting paces by the judges and industry experts, and Jocelyn Broderick, star of ‘Getroud met Rugby: Die Sepie’, as they undertake screen tests, performance coaching, fashion styling, plus brand and media training to see who really has what it takes to host on Africa’s #1 lifestyle and entertainment channel.

Launched last month, the TLC Next Great Presenter competition, is an exciting search to find a talented individual who will win the chance to travel to London and present a brand new series, TLC’s MOST EXTREME, set to premiere on TLC early next year, plus a one-off special which will air later this year documenting the winner’s story. In addition, the winner will also receive a luxury seven-night stay for two at ‘The Palace of the Lost City’ resort in South Africa, courtesy of Sun International.

Passionate fans and wannabe TV hosts from across the continent have just one more week to submit their video auditions before entries close on Monday, 22 August. For your chance to become TLC’s next African presenter and meet the amazing line-up of judges, visit the Next Great Presenter website and submit a 90 second video audition showcasing your presenting skills, showbiz style and smile.