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#TheBachelorSA – Fans fall in love with social media influencer Mbali
They believe she's here to bring the drama and they can't wait to watch it unfold.
Beauty influencer and The Bachelor SA season 1 contestant Mbali Mkhize | Image: Instagram
Beauty influencer and content creator Mbali Mkhize has stolen the hearts of The Bachelor SA viewers across South Africa after the first season of the local version of the global hit show aired on M-Net and simultaneously on YouTube.
Last night, viewers were introduced to former Sharks rugby player Lee Thompson who, over the next few weeks, will attempt to find his future wife on national TV.
Thompson, who has segued into a career as an entrepreneur, model and philanthropist will have 24 women duke it out to become his one and only once season one of The Bachelor SA wraps.
In addition to meeting Thompson, who was announced as the first ever South African Bachelor last year, viewers were also introduced to this season’s contestants, one of whom was Mkhize.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4FuXAgC8z/
With over 60,000 followers on Instagram and over 30,000 followers on Twitter, the trained makeup artist grew her fan base by regularly posting the makeup looks she put together.
Yikes! Mbali is totally over Michelle R's 'Belle'. https://t.co/uUoqfMuTuA #TheBachelorSA🌹 pic.twitter.com/TkXitQNLgE
— M-Net (@MNet) February 14, 2019
Fans who knew her before the show instantly recognized her and those who had no idea who she was fell in love with her and followed her online as a result of her appearance on the first episode.
Others, who had no idea who she was became intrigued.
https://twitter.com/lushh_aee/status/1096112081915527169
Mbali sounds like a proper twitter chick 😂😂😂 she is here for the drags and fake niceness #TheBachelorSA Y’all gonna find her files
— NXTLVL Melville (@nxtlvl_melville) February 14, 2019
Who’s this Mbali girl ? The influencer ?somebody school me #TheBachelorSA
— ✨Duduetsang ✨ (@YayMe) February 14, 2019
Mbali i here to give us drama and i like it #TheBachelorSA
— Selaelo (@selaelo_sp) February 14, 2019
I’m here for Mbali and her shade 😂#TheBachelorSA
— a wallflower (@__Gontse__) February 14, 2019
Keep Mbali and Jozanna or whatever for entertainment #TheBachelorSA
— First. Among. Equals (@lurvDayimani) February 14, 2019
But also Mbali is the ONE! She’s my fav😅 #TheBachelorSA #BachelorNation
— Tlhogi🌻 (@TlhogiMothobi) February 14, 2019
Mbali 😂😭❤️ I love her ohh my worddd!
— Ms M (@_BoitumeloMollo) February 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/toridacosta_/status/1096100689598734336
Lmfao that Mbali chick is gonna be my favourite #TheBachelorSA
— MaShonisa (@SheIsHloni) February 14, 2019
Mbali is stunning…….. DO WE CLEAR……. STUNNING‼️ #TheBachelorSA
— Ashley Teboho Moloi (@AshleyMoloi) February 14, 2019
Mbali is on #TheBachelorSA… a fave 😍😍😍😍😍😍
— Princess🌻 (@refiloenkala) February 14, 2019
So who exactly is Mbali Mkhize?
Described as being known for choosing her accessories well, 26-year-old Mkhize insists that she never leaves home without her iPad, wig, and make-up kit.
She also says she is all about the glitz and glam and the perfect Instagram pic.
Her idea of romance includes stars and candlelight, and her perfect man should not only be tall, lean, and vulnerable, but good teeth are a must!
If she could be anyone for a day it would be Kris Kardashian.
Watch the first episode of the Bachelor South Africa below:
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