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Awkward Dates
2023 South African TV series or programme From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Awkward Dates is a South African YouTube dating show created and hosted by Lasizwe, and produced by his production company TD Media. The show follows Lasizwe going on blind dates with various celebrities.[1]
The first YouTube video was posted in August 2023, and as of October 2024, 76 episodes have been released.
The show has been nominated at the 2024 South African Film and Television Awards, in the Best Online Content category.[2]
On 12 April 2025, the show premiered on Mzansi Magic following its online success.[3]
In June 2025, the show was removed from DSTV by MultiChoice. The decision reportedly followed the claim that most guests demanded to be paid. The guests claimed to have agreed only to appear on YouTube and not mainstream TV. This situation forced Lasizwe and Multichoice to terminate their contract.[4]
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Background
Awkward Dates involves Lasizwe meeting celebrity guests at local restaurants for a date, where they engage in casual, awkward, and sometimes hilarious conversations.[5]
The first season of Awkward Dates showed viewers all the awkwardness that happens on first dates. This included not being able to use some utensils correctly, as well as some uncomfortable small talk. Lasizwe's sister Khanyi Mbau, brother Lungile, friend Mihlali Ndamase, including musicians Kamo Mphela, Toss and politician Mmusi Maimane, were the first celebrities featured on season 1.[6][7]
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List of episodes
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