{"id":22617,"date":"2024-08-01T15:03:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T13:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=22617"},"modified":"2024-08-01T15:03:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T13:03:47","slug":"e-africa-unveils-dating-nofilter-local-adaptation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2024\/08\/01\/e-africa-unveils-dating-nofilter-local-adaptation\/","title":{"rendered":"E! Africa Unveils “Dating #NoFilter” – Local Adaptation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

E! Africa to unveil local adaptation of hit comedy dating series Dating #NoFilter<\/em> <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comedian, TV personality and actor Jason Goliath to lead cast of 15 comedic commentators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Production started in Johannesburg, with the show set to premiere<\/strong> on E! Africa later this year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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E! Entertainment Television<\/strong> \u2013 the pop culture channel from NBCUniversal International Networks & DTC \u2013 today announced the start of production for Dating #NoFilter<\/em><\/strong>,<\/em> a 10×60\u2019 unscripted comedy dating series produced by Brainstorm Entertainment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Licensed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, the format originally aired on E! in the US and is being adapted for the African audience with filming in progress at Mall of Africa in Johannesburg. The show is set to premiere exclusively on E! Africa (DStv channel number 124) later this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dating #NoFilter<\/em> will follow a group of singles on blind dates whose search for love will be accompanied by commentaries from some of South Africa\u2019s most hilarious celebrities. Amongst the 15 comedic cast are comedian, TV personality and actor Jason Goliath <\/strong>(E!\u2019s Celebrity Game Night, <\/em>Ses’ Top La<\/em>); actress and radio personality Hope Mhbele<\/strong>; and media personality and content creator Lebogang Tlokana<\/strong> \u2013 also known as \u201cThe Funny Chef\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Jason and the other comics will watch the dates unfold, offering unfiltered commentary on each moment \u2013 from every awkward interaction to every touching glance. Inevitable dating disasters aside, the hope is that the couples will form genuine connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBuilding on the success of E! Africa\u2019s local adaptation of Celebrity Game Night, this production underscores our focus on delivering content that resonates with African viewers \u2013 in this case, uniquely showcasing some of South Africa\u2019s wittiest personalities,\u201d <\/em>said Hendrik McDermott, Managing Director, Hayu, EMEA Networks & International Direct-To-Consumer, NBCUniversal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Dating #NoFilter is a brilliant format with international appeal. Viewers love watching their favourite comedians offer side-splitting commentary while love seekers navigate the hilarious and unpredictable world of dating. I can\u2019t wait to see South African audiences be swept off their feet by what promises to be a sensational new series<\/em>,\u201d commented Ana Langenberg, SVP Format Sales & Production, NBCUniversal Formats.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Produced by Brainstorm Entertainment for NBCUniversal International Networks & DTC, Dating #NoFilter<\/em> is a hilarious take on modern dating. Dating #NoFilter<\/em> is distributed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group. The series originally aired on E! in the US, with the African version marking the fourth international adaptation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dating #NoFilter<\/em><\/strong> <\/strong>is set to premiere on E! Africa (DStv channel number 124) later this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The full comedic talent line up:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n