TALENT SEARCH: The quest for the next SuperSport MVP begins

IT'S HERE! THE SPORTS REALITY SHOW YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS...

Following a countrywide search for the next SuperSport superstar, the SuperSport MVP Talent Search show is about to hit your screens as a reality television show with a sporty twist.

Catch it this Sunday, 26 October, at 9pm on Mzansi Magic and SuperSport Variety 4.

The show is dedicated to unearthing the next generation of broadcasting and commentary talent in South Africa, with SuperSport’s Hope Mbhele and Tshego Koke leading the charge for this competition as the hosts.

Five provinces - Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo and Western Cape - saw 100s of hopefuls audition for a chance to join the World of Champions. The on-ground auditions held at five universities brought in many excited and determined individuals who were not scared to dare to dream to join the elite SuperSport talent.

Although some could not hide their nerves, others sailed through the auditions with great ease.

THOUSANDS OF ENTRIES

There were over 2 500 entries, which also included online video submissions, in total.

These were whittled down to the Top 100, and then a boardroom full of SuperSport and agency judges, which included Neil Andrews and Owen Nkumane, had to sift through all those entries to get to the elite Top 30. The sessions were intense but fair, with robust discussions and differing opinions.

It took the panel a couple of days to turn 100 into 30. These contestants were then flown to Joburg to begin the SuperSport Draft Camp. The show takes you to experience the excitement as the 30 hopefuls make their way to Gauteng with their families wishing them well for the journey ahead.

Sadly, on the day that the hopefuls arrived in their base camp, one of the contestants had to pull out of the competition. Luckily, another participant was available to keep the number at 30.

But Sunday's first episode is all about the skills - and spills - of the contestants. Some will drive you wild, some will drive you mad, some will leave you in tears, and others will have you in tears when they leave.

Whatever they do for you, just be there for their incredible journey.

JUICY JUDGES

As you'll find out on Sunday, it doesn't take long entrants to be tested. On just the second day in Joeys, they go through another auditioning process, trying to impress judges Neil Andrews, senior rugby anchor Motshidisi Mohono, and producers Nono Xaba and Arthur Khoza.

Little did they know on their way up that if they didn't shine, they could be part of the 10 to leave the show on this first day of testing!

Neil boasts an incredible 30 year in broadcasting, radio and television, and he is known for hosting major football and rugby events. Motshidisi has been dubbed as "First Lady of Rugby having anchored the British and Irish Lions Tour and the Rugby World Cup final as well.

Nono is a well-respected producer, and director and Arthur is an experienced producer.

Although the participants had made it through the toughest of tests to get to the Top 30, it seems the nerves had not yet subsided.

HEARTBREAK

Watch on Sunday at 9pm as some crack and some sparkle, leaving judges both impressed and disappointed.

Then there is the heartbreaking scene when Hope breaks the news to those who will be going home, leaving the remaining 20 to celebrate. 

They will undergo high-pressure, real-world challenges in both the studio and out in the field until the lucky Top 10 are announced in early December.

The  SuperSport MVP Talent Search premieres on Sunday, 26 October 2025, airing every Sunday at 21:00 SAST simultaneously on SuperSport Variety 4 (DStv 209) and Mzansi Magic (DStv 161).