The party is officially back! Mzansi’s favourite music and friendship showdown, Friends of Amstel: The Challenge, is returning for Season 2 — and it promises to be bigger, louder, and even more entertaining.
The highly anticipated new season premieres on Saturday, 14 June at 6pm on e.tv, with fan-favourite Lawrence Maleka returning as host.
Levelled-Up Format and Celebrity Line-Up
Following a successful first season packed with epic games and unforgettable moments, Season 2 is raising the stakes. This time around, viewers can expect new games, surprise twists, and a star-studded line-up featuring DJ Tira, Makhadzi, Khuli Chana, Nasty C, Mawhoo, Mr JazziQ, and many more.
Each week, a celebrity artist will team up with three friends (known as Defenders) to compete against a challenger and their crew (Challengers) in music-inspired games testing rhythm, creativity, and friendship.
Friends of Amstel: The Challenge
Top DJs and Bigger Prizes
Joining Lawrence Maleka are powerhouse DJs Lerato Kganyago (LKG), returning as the fan-favourite turntable queen, and Lamiez Holworthy, making her exciting debut as the new resident DJ.
With R60,000 cash, a VIP Friends of Amstel experience, and the coveted Best Friends of Amstel title up for grabs, the stakes are higher than ever.
Energy, Fun, and Heart
Lawrence Maleka shared his excitement about hosting again:
“It’s such a thrill to return for Season 2. This show has energy like no other. It’s bold, unpredictable, and full of heart. We’ve gone bigger on everything — the games, the guests, the surprises.”
Fresh Faces and Real Vibes
e.tv’s Executive Producer Tebogo Archie Nkwana teased that Season 2 will be even more diverse and dynamic:
“This season offers ‘edge of your seat’ entertainment with artists from every major genre — gqom, lekompo, amapiano, and hip-hop — and contestants from across the country, including Gauteng, KZN, North West, and Limpopo.”
Whether you’re in it for the laughs, the music, or the drama, Friends of Amstel Season 2 is set to bring it all — and then some.
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