Lasizwe swaps interviews for the kitchen

Lasizwe Swaps Interviews for the Kitchen on Celebrity Come Dine With Me

South African entertainer Lasizwe Dambuza is trading his interview chair for an apron as he joins Celebrity Come Dine With Me South Africa. The move gives viewers a chance to see the personality outside the online format that helped make him famous.

Lasizwe is widely recognised for Awkward Dates, his YouTube series built around bold questions and uncomfortable, funny conversations. On the cooking show, the tables are turned. Instead of putting guests on the spot, he must welcome fellow celebrities into his home, prepare a meal and entertain them while they judge his hosting.

He has admitted that cooking is not his strongest skill, joking that he is better at following recipes and asking for help. During filming, he and his brother nearly burnt the meat while preparing a braai, adding a moment to the experience. Lasizwe also wanted his dinner party to reflect the personality of South African food and culture.

Celebrity food programmes often attract attention because they mix familiar faces with experiences. Viewers get to see entertainers outside their usual roles, discover their food choices and enjoy the competition that comes with hosting and judging a dinner party. Kitchen mistakes and funny conversations can make the format even more relatable.

Lasizwe's appearance brings his personality into a new setting and gives fans a side of his entertainment career to discuss. With celebrities taking turns at the table, the series promises food, humour and plenty of conversation. For viewers who know him from Awkward Dates, seeing him handle the kitchen spotlight could be a new kind of entertainment.