Mixed reactions to Bonang hosting the MTV MAMAs- fans call for Phat Joe

The announcement that Bonang Matheba will be taking over from Trevor Noah as host of the MTV MAMAs has been met with mixed reaction.

Ever since MTV made the announcement earlier on Friday morning, fans have set Twitter ablaze with conflicting opinions over the broadcaster's decision.

Some fans are unimpressed by MTV's decision to replace Trevor with Bonang and have been calling for radio personality Phat Joe to host the awards show instead.

• Bonang to replace Trevor Noah as MAMAs hostMTV announced on Friday morning that Bonang Matheba would be hosting the MAMAs after Trevor Noah had to cancel his appearance. 

The influx of comments have led to Phat Joe topping the Twitter trends list.

They actually shoulda took Phat Joe... I'm not saying B is bad at her Job.  Love her

—        IG: (@X_BRUHHH) October 21, 2016

Phat Joe is better. https://t.co/KiaoosBweG

— The Contractor (@NkosiNhlonipho) October 21, 2016

Phat Joe isn't funny he is just spicy . Know the difference

— Your Dad's wcw (@JustVanie_) October 21, 2016

I think Phat Joe was suppose to replace Trevor Noah but hey someone decided he was a threat so he is blacklisted    #MAMAs

— P Pore (@Blackishe) October 21, 2016

They should just let Dineo Ranaka & Phat Joe host the #MTVMAMA2016 for the spice & all things nice pic.twitter.com/BO2PMOmoFA

— Harry Belafonte (@NexusLevy) October 21, 2016

Trevor took to Twitter on Friday morning to apologise to fans for the disappointment.

So sorry everyone...Please read below, far too much to tweet. #MTVMAMA2016@MTVBaseAfrica@MTVBaseSouthpic.twitter.com/hPzpbvqWbC

— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) October 21, 2016

The highly-anticipated music awards show takes place on Saturday at the Ticketpro Dome.

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