Nicky Greenwall's celebrity interview show The Close Up on e.tv is set to return to the commercial free-to-air TV channel for a third season from Tuesday 9 July at 21:30.
The new third season of The Close Up is, as TV with Thinus previously reported, one of three TV productions from the busy mother's TV production company, Greenwall Productions.
The Big Picture, a brand-new red-carpet movie preview show will start on e.tv in November and the new 3rd season of the studio celebrity interview half hour Screemtime with Nicky Greenwall is set to return to e.tv in April 2014.
Nicky Greenwall didn't attend e.tv's Winter Upfront 2013 to talk to the press about The Close Up but a statement says "an all-new crop of famous faces [are] ready to share all aspects of their lives on and off camera," in the Greenwall Productions show.
"This is by far our best and biggest season yet," says Nicky Greenwall, who says that "I think we've managed to build a solid reputation now - so more and more celebrities are willing to trust us with their stories."
"The truth often gets much distorted in the pages of gossip columns. This is the celebrities' chance to explain things from their point of view."
South African celebrities profiled in the third season of The Close Up include Siyabonga "Slikour" Metane, Bonang Matheba, Hlomla Dandala, Pam Andrews, Pearl Thusi, Zonke, DJ Ready D, AKA, Loyiso Gola and the model Joelle Kayembe.
"Loyiso Gola is one of those rare individuals who have completely made his own luck," says Nicky Greenwall in the press release. "I think his story will surprise and inspire a lot of people."
The Close Up, season 3
09 July: Pam Andrews
Pam Andrews has gone from one-time-pop-princess to one of the country’s most talked about soap stars. In the first episode of our new season of The Close Up she opens up about her childhood, previous relationships, motherhood and her thoughts on what it means to be famous in a country like South Africa.
16 July: AKA (Kiernan Forbes)
Its taken Kiernan Forbes half of his life to make a living out of his chosen career. We discover if this award-winning rapper is as confident as his music suggests, delving into his early childhood, awkward teens and life working as a sound engineer.
23 July: Khan Morbee
The front-man of South Africa’s biggest selling rock band opens up about what it's really like to be famous in SA. The usually publicity shy Khan Morbee gives viewers a rare insight into his unusual childhood and shares the many trials and tribulations that he and his band, The Parlotones, have experienced along their road to success.
30 July: Ready D
One of the country's most respected hip-hop DJ’s gives us a rare glimpse into life growing up in District 6. From his time as a member of the once-banned hip hop crew Profits Of Da City to his new role as Radio DJ and music mentor – Deon Daniels AKA Ready D has a life story that will both surprise and inspire.
06 August: Joelle Kayembe
Congolese-born model Joelle Kayembe has become one of South Africa’s most in demand faces. But while her image can be spotted in countless TV commercials and magazine spreads – she has also become a target for gossip columnists. How much of her story is fact and how much is fiction?
13 August: The Masina twins
A closer look at the rise to fame and future plans of one of South Afric'’s most recognizable twosomes – Hlelo and Ntando Masina.
03 September: Siyabonga "Slikour" Metane
Siyabonga "Slikour" Metane is nothing if not outspoken. The rapper is known for stirring controversy through his lyrics as both a solo artist and a member and founder of one of SA's biggest selling hip hop acts Skwatta Kamp. He gives insight into his upbringing and how it's shaped the way he sees the world.
10 September: Pearl Thusi
Former beauty queen Pearl Thusi is now a regular on local small screens. When she’s not appearing on reality shows – she’s also an in demand television presenter whose trademark has become her impressive head of hair. But before she became the social butterfly that she is today; this mother of one made headlines for different reasons.
24 September: Loyiso Gola
As the host of SA's most watched political satire show – Loyiso Gola has become a powerful presence on local small screens. In this week's show we explore how Loyiso went from being a petrol pump attendant to become one of the country's most respected comedians.
08 October: Zonke
Zonke Dikana has become one of the most awarded local musicians in the past three years. She opens up about her childhood, her "backing-singer" past and her relationship with her equally famous sister.
15 October: Hlomla Dandala
How did the son of one of South Africa’s most respected ministers and political leaders become embroiled in so many tabloid stories about his relationships? That's just one of the many questions put to actor Hlomla Dandala as he opens up about his past, his present and his future.
29 October: Bonang Matheba
Arguably one of the country’s most photographed faces, Bonang Matheba has risen the ranks of South Africa's social circles to become the most followed SA female celeb on Twitter. How did she forged a career for herself?
12 November: To be confirmed
