According to Entertainment Reporter Phil Mphela, “CASTING NEWS:

Mbali Mavimbela is exiting #TheWifeShowmax

After 2 seasons playing the lead character of Hlomu, the actress is bowing out.

 

 
#KgopoloReports.

The Wife without Mbali will be a tad strange because she really dazzled in this role. The move could also be temporary, should they get more seasons. If they don’t recast in her absence, I would want to see her return.”

It is still not known whether the show will return for another season, or if Mbali will be replaced. Fans of The Wife were sadden by Mbali’s departure, while others made assumptions that she might be expecting. Read comments from social media below:

@enhle__heavens wrote,” What is the wife without @MbalenhleMavim 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭this hurts more than a break up

@MbalenhleMavim whyyyyyy????”

@Black_heather3 wrote, “she’s pregnant 🤰, allegedly”

@LebohangNgweny1 wrote, “Yohh Day ruined 💔💔😭😭😭…My worst fear!! I can’t and will not handle any recast of Hlomu (Mbali or Bonko ) Mqhele those two are perfect for the roles please 😭😭 #TheWifeShowmax”

@Macbellz_Oph20 wrote, “Hlomu is the wife, it won’t make sense without her”

@iBongs1 wrote, “This is sad, then who will replace her? I am really not sure if she was a great lead, unless if there’s various lead tactics within acting. Personally I felt like Mandisa and Zandile outshined Hlomus’s spot. I stand to be corrected.”