Dating #NoFilter South Africa Season 3 Premieres on Bravo

Dating #NoFilter South Africa returned for its third season on Sunday, 18 October 2026, bringing a new group of singles to the dating show alongside a commentary team led by comedian, actor and television personality Jason Goliath. The series airs on Bravo Africa, DStv Channel 124, at 19:00.

The format follows singles as they go on blind dates, with a panel of South African entertainers providing commentary on their encounters. The panel watches the conversations unfold and reacts to the interactions, giving viewers a second perspective on the dates.

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Goliath is joined by 19 commentators from comedy, television, music and digital entertainment. The line-up includes Angela Linda, Carpo More, Carvin Goldstone, Celeste Ntuli, Dee Koala, Dillan Oliphant, Jesse Suntele, Jo-Anne Reyneke, Khanyi Mbau, Kim Jayde, Lilian Dube, Noluthando Shabalala, Nomthandazo Rubushe, Okay Wasabi, PD Jokes, Primo Baloyi, Rosette Ncwana, Rouge and Toolz.

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The cast brings together personalities from different corners of the local entertainment industry. Comedians Celeste Ntuli, Carvin Goldstone and Dillan Oliphant join musicians Dee Koala and Rouge, while actors and television personalities Khanyi Mbau, Jesse Suntele and Jo-Anne Reyneke are also part of the team. Content creators and presenters round out the group.

Season 3 also sees the return of Carpo More and Jo-Anne Reyneke, both of whom have appeared in the show’s previous seasons. Khanyi Mbau, Jesse Suntele, Lilian Dube and Celeste Ntuli join the commentary team for the first time, bringing new personalities into the show’s established format.

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Filming took place across Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. The season also features Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles as its headline sponsor, with vehicles transporting contestants to and from their dates. The journeys provide a setting for conversations and reactions before and after the encounters. Tata’s 1.2-litre Turbo Osprey SUV also makes its on-screen debut during the season. Telkom and Stretton’s Gin are associate partners.

Produced by Brainstorm Entertainment Media for NBCUniversal International Networks and Direct-to-Consumer, Dating #NoFilter South Africa is a local adaptation of the international dating format that originally aired on E! in the United States. The African version is the format’s fourth international adaptation, with NBCUniversal Formats responsible for global distribution.

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The South African series debuted in 2024, followed by a second season in 2025. Season 3 continues the format of pairing blind dates with commentary from local entertainers, with singles taking part in encounters that the panel observes and discusses.

The third season premiered on Bravo Africa on 18 October 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 20 December 2026. Episodes air at 19:00 on DStv Channel 124.