Read More: Phat Joe To Host Cheeky Palate
The show sees high-profile guests joining seasoned broadcaster Phat Joe and discuss societal issues. The show recently hit our small screens but, it already has peeps foaming at the mouth.
Cheeky Palate is centred around burning issues, not limited to, Men are trash, Black lives matter, lobola negotiations and so forth. The latest episode which saw guests discussing homosexuality and the bible has received mixed reactions from the masses.
According to entertainment commentator Phil Mphela, five complaints have been laid at the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of SA headquarters over homophobic statements on the show.
TV: Official complaints laid against Phat Joe’s new show
— Kgopolo Mphela (@PhilMphela) October 14, 2020
5 complaints at the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of SA have been laid against new show Cheeky Palate over homophobic statements on the show.
Cheeky Palate is produced by Connect TV for 1Magic. #KgopoloReports pic.twitter.com/6e2lSkOSRs
Whilst some are livid that the episode did contain some homophobic statements, some fans are defending it and its host Phat Joe. Tweeps are arguing on whether Phat Joe is homophobic or not, whilst some are saying the accusations are aimed at tarnishing his reputation.
People need to watch the show before placing any accusations on Phat Joe https://t.co/gu1xndLJu6
— Boitumelo (@Mello_Moloy) October 14, 2020
That show is brilliant I really enjoyed it. So informative leave Phat Joe alone nitheni na nanochuku kwaku sasa https://t.co/hdubqLyKxp
— Nombulelo Mdlalo (@MdlaloNombulelo) October 14, 2020
Dear fellow straight people if the LGBTQA+ community says Phat Joe is homophobic who are you to tell them otherwise , same way a white person can't tell a black person what's racist and what's not . Listen to why they feel that way.
— My opinions and perspective (@thatoamoseleka) October 14, 2020
The media is trying to kill a good thing, Phat Joe is one of the most brilliant Tv and radio personality I know https://t.co/vVikDYM8rV
— Dr Maheya (@johny_theblessd) October 14, 2020
🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂I'm laughing at how Phat Joe can't catch a break, controversy follows him
— Papa wa Kgothalo (@lkmalele) October 14, 2020
Actress Rami Chuene also seemingly weighed in her thoughts on the episode when she tweeted, “Homosexuality has always been the easy target because it is the only natural thing classified as unnatural, labelled as a behaviour in the Bible. And that’s the first mistake. A big mistake.”
Director of Local Entertainment Channels at M-Net Nomsa Philiso recently to IOL that guests discussing hot topics with no filter, whilst enjoying a good meal on the show.
"Viewers can look forward to a show where guests who hold strong and contrarian views will all sit down for a meal together to tackle topics, some that many may be considered to be hot potato issues that are part of our everyday lives. Our compact plus and premium viewers can look forward to more firsts on 1Magic, including the witty and entertaining Phat Joe on his celebrity-filled reality show," she said.
Phat Joe's career has been surrounded by a lot of controversies following his exit on Radio 2000.
The public broadcaster confirmed that they had parted ways with him, after spending less than a year with the station, since April 2019. His exit came shortly after he was suspended for allegedly bunking work.
The TV star was on and off on radio and fans were left concerned about his absenteeism. Some even took to social media inquire about his absenteeism.
How was the episode for you?
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