King Khosi! SA reacts to Khosi winning ‘Big Brother Titans' and R1.8m prize

Congratulations are in order for Khosi Twala after she was crowned the winner of Big Brother Titans. 

The reality TV star, dubbed King Khosi by Big brother, shot up trends lists after she walked away with a whopping US$100,000 (R1.8m) cash prize. 

“I want to say, thank you to everyone who voted for me. I don't know you guys voted for me but I guess I'll find out soon,” she said after winning.

BBTitans, a fusion of Big Brother Mzansi and Big Brother Naija, featured 20 housemates from South Africa and Nigeria who competed in various tasks and challenges, with the audience voting on who they wanted to stay in the game and ultimately win.

First out of Biggie’s house during the finale show was this season’s Supreme Veto Power holder and first to make it into the finale, Ipeleng. Her exit was followed by that of Ebubu, Yvonne, Tsatsii and lastly Kanaga Jnr, the runner-up for the grand prize.

Khosi has been a fan favourite and had some celebrities rallying behind her throughout the competition. 

Celebrities including media personality Lerato Kganyago, singer Zandie Gumede, as well as former Big Brother Mzansi contestant and social media influencer Blue Mbombo were among those congratulating Khosi on her win.

Read the reactions below:

In a statement shared with TshisaLIVE, executive head of programming at M-Net Channels Nomsa Philiso spoke of the success of the franchise and said she hoped the platform would provide a stepping stone for other opportunities for housemates. 

“Big Brother Titans has been an enormous success. We are delighted to have seen the housemates’ journey to the finale and we would like to congratulate all the housemates for giving viewers their best over the past few weeks. We are immensely proud to have brought Africa together for this incredible show.

“As we has been the case with previous participants of this most loved show, we hope this competition will once again be a platform for the winner, Khosi, and her fellow housemates to gain access to greater opportunities and even go on to launching careers in their own spaces. We hope to bring even more exciting experiences like Big Brother Titans to our viewers in the future.”

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