Zodwa Wabantu will be part of the panel to roast Pearl Thusi.

MEDIA personality Pearl Thusi is set to face a fiery roast by a celebrity panel.

Comedian David Kau and the ever-controversial dancer Zodwa Wabantu are the latest stars to join the panel for the Comedy Central Roast of Pearl Thusi, served by Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind.

The event will take place at Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre in Joburg on 21 November and will air on Comedy Central (DStv Channel 122) on 8 December at 9pm.

The panel, announced in a press statement, includes Randall Abrahams, Busiswa, and Farieda “Pharoahfi” Metsileng, who will join Zodwa and David in grilling Pearl.

“Zodwa is no stranger to controversy. The outspoken dancer and socialite is sure not to hold anything back when she joins the fray to roast Pearl – and take on her fellow panellists,” the statement read.

Zodwa was excited about the show and said: “I’m bold and unapologetic in what I do and recognise the same traits in Pearl. We’re both tough cookies who can give as good as we get. However, that doesn’t mean I’m going to hold back when chips are down. She’s fair game and must not expect any special treatment from me.”

Veteran comedian David, who is fresh off roasting Mzansi during the DemoCrazy: A Roast of South Africa event, is eager for another round.

“I’m sure the Roast of Pearl will once again prove that comedy has the ability to cross cultural divides and unite South Africans in the common language of laughter. Pearl’s Roast is going to get spicy… very, very spicy,” he said.

Monde Twala, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Paramount Africa, and Lead at BET International, shared his enthusiasm for the event.

“They’re both opinionated and don’t shy away from straight talk, even if it ruffles feathers.

“So, it’ll be interesting to see them trying to roast Pearl, who’s no slouch in the clapback stakes. Who knows? These Roasters might even come off second best. One thing’s for sure; it’s going to make for great entertainment,” Monde said.