Cape Town – Former Married at First Sight Mzansi contestant Obren Msuku has revealed that he never applied to join the reality show, saying a producer approached him with an offer to take part.
Speaking on the Unscripted podcast with host Peter Manjate, the 38-year-old entrepreneur explained that he was initially hesitant about joining the show.
“I did not sign up. I did not write an email to Married at First Sight and say, ‘I want to get married.’ No,” he said.
Obren said a content producer contacted him because the production was looking for men to take part in the third season.
At the time, he had recently come out of a six-year relationship and had been single for about a year.
He said it took some convincing before he agreed to participate, as he was sceptical about appearing on a reality show.
“I’ve never been one to chase clout, especially with my background. I could have been famous any day over the past 15 years,” he said.
He eventually decided to give the experience a chance, hoping it could lead him to a lasting relationship.
“I was like, ‘Go for it. Why not?’ Maybe this could be an opportunity for you to meet the love of your life,” he said.
Obren addresses Married at First Sight drama
Obren’s appearance on the show also attracted attention because of his relationship with fellow contestant Laurinda Mabunda, whom he married during the programme.
Their relationship became part of the season’s drama, particularly after a list containing allegations about some of the husbands was shared among the cast.
The controversy began after Hlulani Ngobeni shared information his wife, Nompumelelo Sobhuza, had reportedly discussed at a girls’ pajama party.
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Obren’s name appeared prominently on the list, alongside allegations involving money laundering, car theft and the living arrangements at his childhood home.
The entrepreneur said the incident was a turning point in his experience because he felt betrayed by what had been said about him.
During the podcast interview, he addressed the controversy and some of the claims that followed him throughout the season.
The podcast conversation comes as former cast members continue to share their experiences outside the programme, offering viewers their perspectives on events that were shown in edited episodes.
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