The Hot Seat (TV series)
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| Genre | Roast comedy |
| Created by | Eugene Mbugua |
| Written by | Various
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| Country of origin | Kenya |
| Original languages | English and Swahili |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Running time | 40-60 minutes |
| Production company | D&R Studios |
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| Network | Showmax |
| Release | 3 December 2024 – 25 February 2025 |
The Hot Seat is a 2024 Kenyan comedy‑roast television series produced by D&R Studios, founded by Eugene Mbugua. The first two episodes debuted on Showmax on December 10, 2024,[1] followed by weekly releases.
The show features Kenyan celebrities including Sauti Sol’s Savara, Andrew Kibe, content creator Kabi WaJesus, media personality Willis Raburu, musician Willy Paul, and comedians Terence Creative, Eddie Butita, and Eric Omondi.
Plot
The Hot Seat is a Kenyan comedy television series in the style of a roast featuring Kenyan celebrities. The show is hosted by a team of stand-up comedians who present material about a new celebrity guest in each episode.[1]The roast show features some of Kenya's biggest celebrities and media personalities including comedian Terrence Creative, content creator Kabi Wa Jesus, media personality Willis Raburu, Andrew Kibe, musician Willy Paul, comedian Eddie Butita, Sauti Sol's Savara and more.[2]
Series Overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 13 | December 3, 2024 | February 25, 2025 | |
Season 1 (2024)
| Roastee | Roast master(s) | Original release date | |
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Terrence Creative | Emmanuel Kisiangani | December 3, 2024 | |
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Roasters: Marcus Kariuki, George Waweru, Ty Ngachira, Ruth Nyambura, Oluoch Kariuki, and Bashir Halaiki. | |||
Willis Raburu | Emmanuel Kisiangani | December 3, 2024 | |
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Roasters: Titus Mutai, Kinuthia SK, Arnold Saviour, Ty Ngachira, Bashir Halaiki, and Prof Hamo. | |||
Kabi wa Jesus | Emmanuel Kisiangani | December 10, 2024 | |
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Roasters: Ruth Nyambura, Gakonyo Gathimba, Ty Ngachira, Nathan Rerei, Bashir Halaiki, and George Waweru. Notable audience members: Milly Wa Jesus | |||
Andrew Kibe | Emmanuel Kisiangani | December 17, 2024 | |
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Roasters: Bashir Halaiki, Ruth Nyambura, Maina Munene, George Waweru, and Ty Ngachira. | |||
| Emmanuel Kisiangani | December 24, 2024 | ||
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Roasters: George Waweru, Nelly Wangeci, Maina Murumba, Ty Ngachira, and Bashir Halaiki. | |||
| Emmanuel Kisiangani | January 7, 2025 | ||
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Roasters: Stan Saleh, Maina Munene, Tonio Kibz, Ruth Nyambura, Bashir Halaiki, and Ty Ngachira. | |||
| Emmanuel Kisiangani | January 14, 2025 | ||
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Roasters: Prof. Hamo, Nick Kwach, Maina Munene, Ty Ngachira, Bashir Halaiki, and Jack Nanjero. | |||
| Emmanuel Kisiangani | January 21, 2025 | ||
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Roasters: David Macharia, Ruth Nyambura, Bashir Halaiki, George Waweru, and Amandeep Jagde as they go all in on the "President of Comedy" himself, Eric Omondi. | |||
| Bashir Halaiki | January 28, 2025 | ||
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Roasters: Mike One, George Waweru, Emmanuel Kisiangani, Maina Munene, and Nelly Wangechi take aim at the multi-talented DJ, actress, and TV personality. From her legendary DJ mixes to her award-winning acting, no topic is off-limits! Will the queen of the decks handle the heat, or will she drop the mic? | |||
YY Comedian | Emmanuel Kisiangani | February 4, 2025 | |
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Roasters: Featuring the trailblazing Ruth Nyambura, Nelly Wangeci, Ty Ngachira, George Waweru, Bashir Halaiki, and the roast master Emmanuel Kisiangani; they dish it out cold to YY Comedian on the hot seat. The legendary comedian and media personality's life from dating and career is up for a hot roast! | |||
| Emmanuel Kisiangani | February 11, 2025 | ||
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Roasters: George Waweru, Adan Abdi, Ty Ngachira, Bashir Halaiki, and Maina Munene. | |||
| Emmanuel Kisiangani | February 18, 2025 | ||
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Roasters: Marcus Douglas, David Maina, George Waweru, Ty Ngachira, and Bashir Halaiki. | |||
Frankie Just Gym It | Emmanuel Kisiangani | February 25, 2025 | |
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Roasters: Bashir Halaiki, Nelly Nyambura, George Waweru, Maina Munene and Ty Ngachira. | |||
Production
Development
The show was developed by Eugene Mbugua as a follow-up to his 2022 show Roast House, which also debuted on Showmax. Shot at Alloys Bar & Lounge, it features upcoming comedians in Kenya. Emmanuel Kisiangani serves as MC for most episodes, except during the roast of Pierra Makena.[3]
Critical Response
Stanslaus Manthi of Business Daily Africa described the show as "sharp, unfiltered, and unapologetically Kenyan" in his review, stating: "The Hot Seat is brutal in the best way. It is like a slaughterhouse where egos go to die. The fact that the show is homegrown makes it even better."[4]
References
- ^ a b "Terrence Creative and more celebrities take The Hot Seat". Showmax Stories. 3 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ The Hot Seat (Comedy), Marcus Douglas, Bashir Halaiko, Oluoch Kariuki, D&R Studios, 10 December 2024, retrieved 24 June 2025
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Milimo, Dennis (10 December 2024). "Eugene Mbugua gives little-known details about comedy roast show "The Hot Seat"". Mpasho. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ Manthi, Stanlaus (16 December 2024). "The Hot Seat: Sharp, unfiltered, and unapologetically Kenyan". Business Daily Africa. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
External links
- The Hot Seat at IMDb
- The Hot Seat at Showmax