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IOL News
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Shocking plot twist: episode two of 'Die Brug' unveils a dramatic shake-up
Hirome Shigeaki from Worcester, Western Cape. Image: Instagram Don't you just love a juicy plot twist? Because kykNET's "Die Brug" just gave us a whole buffet of drama in episode two. After last week's brutal start, where a contestant was immediately voted off (yes, in the first episode, we're still recovering), this week came back swinging with a twist we didn't see coming. We were all wondering who that mysterious new guy was, and boom! Turns out Hirome isn't just some cute extra thrown in for drama, he's a full-on player from an entirely different house called "Noord Huis". Yes, there's been a second house all along. What in the Big Brother multiverse is going on? Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The big reveal came after Hirome entered "Suid Huis" (South House), and jaws hit the floor when the show explained he was originally from "Noord Huis" (North House). But instead of going home, plot twist number two hit: he swapped houses and joined the Suid Huis gang. But wait, it gets juicier. Wilhrisca, who we thought was gone for good, popped up in Noord Huis. These producers are playing chess while the rest of us are playing dominoes! And now? It's two houses, both packed with players gunning for that million rand. Trust is fragile, alliances are forming, and the power plays are starting to show. Everyone's building bridges (literally and figuratively), but they're also sizing each other up, and we are here for it. Let's start with the biggest twist: Hirome, the 27-year-old occupational therapist from Worcester, who was quietly voted out of Noord Huis in the very first episode. Instead of heading home, he made a re-entry into the game - this time into Suid Huis, posing as a newcomer. He lost his mother young, bounced through the foster system, and was later adopted. Today, he's channelling his life experience into his career and his game strategy. With his calm presence, people might underestimate him. Over in Noord Huis, the mix is fierce and fascinating. Fitness coach Lelani Loots, 39, from Centurion, has chosen herself this season, no kids, no compromises, and no time for nonsense. She's joined by fellow Centurion CrossFit coach Anesca Latsky, a 35-year-old mother of two who embraces her 'bossy' side. She's loud, direct, and not afraid to lead, though that approach might cause tension in a house full of strong personalities. Montagu's Roscoe Pekeur, also 39, known as boxing promoter Roscoe Rumble, brings quiet strength and honesty. Sober for over a decade, he speaks openly about his struggles and leans on faith, making him both grounded and unpredictable. Then there's Johan Steyn, a 55-year-old rock mechanic and beekeeper from Rustenburg. Soft-spoken and observant, Steyn brings calm 'dad energy' and might just outlast louder players with his steady approach. Rechaux Browne, 43, from Strand, is a mother of eight with a strong heart and unshakable calm, shaped by life's hardships, including her daughter's health battles. She could be the emotional centre or the unexpected strategist. Middelburg's Tiaan van Niekerk, 35, is a reserved farmer stepping far outside his comfort zone. He's quiet, but definitely watching and in this game, quiet can be dangerous. With Wilhrisca now in the mix after Hirome's transfer to Suid Huis, Noord Huis is shifting fast.
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
‘Die Brug' returns with deeper emotions and more relatable stories
In 'Die Brug' contestants must collaborate to build a bridge and earn the chance to win R1 million. Image: Screenshot/X After a powerful first season that had many of us in tears (don't lie, you cried too), "Die Brug" is back on kykNET and this time, it's even more emotional, more intense and surprisingly more relatable. Season one taught us that this was never just about building a bridge - it was always a story about trust. But season two hits differently. It asks the big question: 'What makes you worthy?' A question not for the contestants but one for all of us at home. From the very first episode, which aired on Thursday, May 8, we're thrown straight into the chaos. There's no warm welcome. No chance to ease into things! The contestants arrive and immediately have to solve a puzzle just to get into the wooden house (the Hout Huis). And even that's a mess when they do finally open the door. What hooks you is the people. The contestants are from completely different backgrounds, and each one brings a raw story that slowly unravels as the show goes on. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ There's Melissa Klein, a budget manager from Pretoria, who immediately radiates mother energy, who served in the military for 13 years and now mentors young women. She's all strength and grace, trying to heal a broken relationship with her father while living her life with honesty and faith. Then there's Hannes Roodt, the bold, talkative entrepreneur from Benoni who's married with kids and believes in thinking big. Roodt doesn't shy away from manipulating people but it's not necessarily malicious, just part of the strategy, and part of the game. Hanri Ehlers from Delmas is another standout. Ehlers is a lawyer and farmer who has survived major life changes, from the Kalahari to the feed factory, from game ranger to cattle farmer. She's calm, smart, and sharp as ever. You know not to underestimate her. Then there's Hilana Marais, the art teacher from Gqeberha, who finds peace in the ocean and wilderness. She's a quiet fighter, searching for light and balance in her life and you can't help but root for her just based on her pure and innocent spirit that she radiates. 'Die Brug' is filmed in the breathtaking Outeniqua Mountains along the Garden Route, Image: X/Screenshot Jaco Davel brings a different kind of strength. A family man with a soft heart and a hardworking spirit, he's the guy who'll give away his last slice of bread. But this time, he's putting his family first. There's also Luwellen Marx, the construction manager from Mossel Bay, who is tough on the outside but deeply vulnerable inside. Marx struggled with trust and feelings of being unloved, and his honesty is disarming. And then there's Wilhrisca Brits, who shakes things up! Brits' an international model, motorsport journalist, and a single mother from Polokwane who isn't afraid to speak her mind. She's fierce, self-made, and out to prove that women like her don't just walk the runway they can build a damn bridge too. But don't be fooled; while each contestant has a touching story, not everyone is here just for the healing journey. The R1 million prize is real, and you can already spot who's eyeing the cash. Still, the beauty of "Die Brug" is that it forces everyone to work together, building something that might lead one of them to the prize, but only if the others believe they're worthy of it. The show's cinematography continues to be breathtaking. From the Oteniqua mountains, the sweeping drone shots, and the intimate interviews - there's a moment for every mood, with the sound and visuals always landing perfectly. But more than that, it's the storytelling. The raw emotion. Honesty. Just one episode in and I'm hooked again – not just by the drama, but by the humanity.
