According to reports, actress Nelisa Mchunu who plays the role of Fikile in Uzalo, begged the producers of the show to save her after she was informed her character was going to be written off.
Producers of the show said they tried to be creative enough in saving her character but to no avail.
“Nelisa loved playing Fikile. So she was heartbroken when she was told her character was going to end. She begged them not to do it. They tried but failed,” said an insider
Fikile was last seen on the show on Tuesday when her parents visited her in KwaMashu. They found out she had lied to them about living a rich lifestyle.
They then went back home with her, leaving Sbu (Simphiwe Majozi) with a broken heart.
A second source said when Uzalo announced those that were exiting, they didn’t mention Nelisa because they were still trying to find a way to save her.
Nelisa refused to comment when contacted by the Daily Suns publication but on Uzalo’s Instagram account, she thanked her fans for being Fikile’s supporting pillar.
The show’s spokeswoman, Nomfundo Zondi, confirmed Nelisa’s departure.
“We didn’t announce her exit because her thing was on and off. Producers and writers were trying to see if they could continue with Fikile. They were not sure whether her storyline was continuing or not. That is why her exit was not announced,” said Nomfundo.
She said Fikile was not killed, which gives hope she might be coming back one day.
“Just like GC (Khaya Dladla) and Thobile (Nokuthula Mabika), viewers might see her one day,” said Nomfundo.
Source: www.Ghgossip.com
