The Hot Seat S1
Made in Kenya
The Hot Seat promises bold banter as some of Kenya’s biggest celebrities face the heat. Stream from 10 December, with new episodes weekly.
From the masterminds behind Roast House comes another laughter-packed extravaganza, The Hot Seat. Produced by Eugene Mbugua’s D&R Studios (The Real Housewives of Nairobi), The Hot Seat promises to deliver sharp wit, bold banter, and unforgettable moments as some of Kenya’s biggest celebrities and media personalities step up as the roastees.
The star-studded lineup of roastees includes household names such as comedians Eddie Butita and Terrence Creative, content creator Kabi wa Jesus, journalist and entertainer Willis Raburu, outspoken media personality Andrew Kibe, musician Willy Paul and Sauti Sol’s Savara. No one is safe here.
Leading the charge as roast master is the sharp-witted Emmanuel Kisiangani, supported by a powerhouse lineup of comedians, including Ruth Nyambura, George Waweru, Maina Munene, Oluoch Kariuki, Bashir Halaiki, Marcus Douglas, Stan Saleh, Tonio Kibz, and Ty Ngachira.
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