Miss SA Top 11? Lebohang eliminated on ‘Crown Chasers’

On the first episode of Miss SA reality show Crown Chasers which aired on SABC on Sunday 9 July, Top 12 finalist Lebohang Raputsoe became the first person to be eliminated.

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LEBOHANG RAPUTSOE ELIMINATED ON ‘CROWN CHASERS’

On the first episode of Crown Chasers – Miss SA reality show, viewers got to learn why each contestant should take the crown. The finalists were
presented with their official sashes by host – Miss SA (2019) and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi and reigning Miss SA Ndavi Nokeri.

The judges Bonang Matheba, Leandie du Randt and former Miss SA (2018) Dr Tamaryn Green evaluated the Top 12 finalists performances.

The Top 12 finalists star on Crown Chasers – a five-part series which airs every Sunday. Each week one contestant will be eliminated leaving just seven finalists to compete in the finale held at Sun Bet Arena at Time Square Casino in Pretoria on 13 August. On the first episode Lebohang Raputsoe was eliminated.

According to a statement from Miss SA, Lebohang described the series as a rollercoaster of emotions.

“Crown Chasers was a roller coaster of emotions. Intimidating, fun, sad, exhausting and liberating. The crew was amazing to work with. While some of the content was difficult to film, it helped strengthen my character,” she said in a statement.

While this should just leave 11 contestants, Levern José dropped out after bullying allegations had been levelled against her. Crown Chasers was filmed before she quit. So, she is still in the series and there will be no replacement.

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WHERE AND WHEN TO WATCH ‘CROWN CHASERS’

Crown Chasers will be broadcast on SABC 3 on Sundays at 16:00. The first episode aired on on 9 July, marking Miss SA’s return to SABC for the first time in 23 years.

Back in 1999, the Miss SA finale was broadcasted on SABC 3 – the finale took place at the Sun City Superbowl on 11 December with 26 finalists taking part. At the end of the evening, SABC3 viewers watched Heather Hamilton from KwaZulu Natal be crowned Miss South Africa.

This year the finale will also be broadcasted on SABC 3 but also the reality show. Episodes will be broadcasted weekly in the lead up to the finale on 13 August.

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