
Scandal!' fans' heartbreak: Romeo is back but dead again' Scandal' officially killed' the role of Romeo Medupe and fans are not coping.
by Rae Seleme
13-08-2021
in SA TV and Film
Former Scandal' actor Hungani Ndlovu as Romeo Medupe. Image via Twitter @@Sihle_QK
e.tv's No 1 soapie Scandal! broke the hearts of viewers last night when it officially killed fan favourite Romeo Medupe played by Hungani Ndlovu.
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Romeo Medupe was falsely pronounced dead several months ago when he exited the soapie.
The channel set the record straight by releasing a statement on social media in November 2020:
The channel, together with Ochre Media, refute the claims made that Hungani was fired from the show for bad behaviour, nor has his character, Romeo been killed off.
The factual reason for his temporary absence is that the actor requested to go on leave.
We, as the producers of Scandal!, have the highest regard for Hungani's professionalism and humility as an artist.
The character of Romeo is adored by viewers and the Scandal! team alike, and we would love to create stories with him for as long as possible.
Also read: Scandal!' Spoiler: Grace and Xolile locate Romeo and Quinton returns
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Nobody
Scandal dropping episode after episode!!!! #etvScandal pic.twitter.com/zq0cx3OD8L
Ndumiso Mthembu (@ndumiso_tm) August 12, 2021
HOW HE DIED THE FIRST TIME Boniswa (Lusanda Mbane) hired a hitman to kill Romeo and dispose of his body in a river.
Romeo, however, survived the hit and Boniswa then ordered the hitman to replace his body with that of another dead man.
Boniswa and her daughter Xolile (Sivenathi Mabuya) will both search for the old man who rescued Romeo in the wilderness.
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We were in a process of accepting Romeo s passing but you gave us hopes of him coming back then you came back and crush them again, ey #etvScandal you guys are evil I m not OKAY pic.twitter.com/rk1Q0XjPrw
Portia Baloyi (@PortiaBaloyi6) August 12, 2021
CURRENT STORYLINE Romeo's wife Xolile Langa was called by a doctor in last night's episode after he officially passed away recently.
She and his mother Grace Medupe (Bathabile Mashigo) will go to the hospital to identify his body tonight.
They will be shocked by his death and they buried him months ago and will be more devastated to learn that he was alive all along.
Romeo couldn't contact his wife and mother because he lost his memories when his body was thrown down the river.
Here were more reactions from fans:
#etvScandal
I refuse to believe that Romeo is dead. NGEKE. pic.twitter.com/xUqqhjQ1Ji
Maxed_Out (@Max_SMMO) August 12, 2021
#etvScandal Angikho right shem, they just killed Romeo character like that. pic.twitter.com/fXROsT6S7J
Ms Makhado Ma am (@Elaine_Ngele) August 12, 2021
Not them officially killing Romeo s Role
I was really hoping for his come back!! #etvScandal pic.twitter.com/Sa7DhxNSLo
Sihle (@Sihle_QK) August 12, 2021
Stay tuned! #etvscandal https://t.co/hGFYcCY3jO
Scandal! (@etvScandal) August 11, 2021
They killed romeo? #etvScandal pic.twitter.com/u3AG5z0W6n
FancyFace (@GabbyMagabane) August 12, 2021
Also read:Scandal soapie teasers: What's happening this August 2021?
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