#NEWSWATCH: Lifestyle TV show Top Billing - which has been on our screens for the last 23 years - has been cancelled
Top Billing presenters.
The show is the longest-running entertainment and lifestyle television programme in South Africa and was founded by Basetsana Kumalo and Patience Stevens – who own Tswelopele Productions.
Kumalo issued a statement earlier announcing that the show is coming to an end.
It is believed that the poor ratings Top Billing has garnered – since it was moved from a midweek spot to Saturday – may have motivated the broadcaster’s decision.
Many South Africans have reacted to the news on Twitter sharing their memories of the show and how it inspired them.
I can’t believe Top Billing it’s cancelled before showing my future house �� ������ pic.twitter.com/CWorxuNJvY
Top Billing gave me my first red carpet job. I was on the red carpet in LA to cover the Twilight premiere. Got the entire cast, director and guests. Salute to the doors they opened. https://t.co/LxAMXR8hgy