‘I did not sign up’: Obren on getting cast in ‘Married at First Sight’

On the Unscripted podcast, Obren Msuku, a former Married at First Sight Season 3 cast member, revealed that he never applied to be on the hit reality show.

Instead, one of the content producers approached him with an opportunity to join the show.

OBREN MSUKU WAS APPROACHED TO BE ON ‘MAFS’

Several participants from the show have been hopping from one podcast to another, where they have shared their side of the story, since viewers only see an edited version of who they truly are.

During a recent episode, which drew over 900 comments on YouTube, it was now Obren’s turn to lift the veil after his ex-wife, Laurinda Mabunda, made unsavoury remarks about him.

The former couple met and married on the show.

The 38-year-old entrepreneur revealed that a content producer had approached him, explaining that the show was short of prospective husbands and asked if he would be keen to take part.

The host, Peter Manjate, asked, “Why sign up for Married at First Sight?

Obren responded: “I did not sign up. I did not write an email to Married at First Sight and say, ‘I want to get married.’ No,” he began.

“So, because I’m in the media industry, there’s a lady who’s one of the content producers. She reached out. She said, Listen, we need husbands on the show,’ he continued.

“At the time I’m single from a six-year relationship. I haven’t been dating for like a year. Yes, I was seeing people here and there, but nothing serious,” he added.

“I was like, okay. It took time though for her to convince me because I was a bit sceptical. I’ve never been one to chase clout, especially with my background. I could have been famous any day over the past 15 years,” he said.

He added, “I just gave myself a bit of grace. I was like, ‘Go for it. Why not?’ Maybe this could be an opportunity for you to meet the love of your life.”

CORRECTING MISCONCEPTIONS

Season 3 of Married at First Sight was filled with romance and drama, but for Obren, the experience leaned more towards the latter.

According to him, the infamous “list” was a turning point in his journey because he felt betrayed after Laurinda spoke negatively about him during the girls’ pajama party.

The drama started when Hlulani Ngobeni, one of the husbands on the show, jotted down the juicy gossip that his wife, Nompumelelo Sobhuza, had shared with him after returning from the party.

Hlulani then shared the list with the group, sparking the 3rd degree from fellow cast members especially Obren whose name topped the list.

The allegations against him included money laundering, car theft, and the back-room situation at his childhood home.

During the interview, Obren addressed several misconceptions and allegations that plagued him throughout the show.