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The Citizen
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘Boo Bear' Calven Robinson undergoes cosmetic eyebrow surgery
His wife, Real Housewives star Jojo Robinson, recently shared a recovery update, including before-and-after images. Real Housewives of Durban star Jojo Robinson's husband, Calven Robinson, popularly known as Boo Bear, has undergone cosmetic eyebrow surgery. The procedure includes treatments such as brow lifts and eyebrow transplants, designed to enhance the appearance of the eyebrows and the surrounding area. Jojo shared an update on her husband's recovery via her Instagram Stories, a week after the surgery. 'Before, you couldn't even see Boo Bear's lashes. His lashes were actually going into his eyes, scratching and hurting him,' Jojo said. Looking impressed with the results, Boo Bear said the surgery had improved his eyesight. 'I can't believe how much more I can see now. It's like the picture frame got bigger all of a sudden.' Calven Robinson's before and after surgery pictures: Instagram/screenshot ALSO READ: Nozipho Ntshangase gets mommy makeover surgery after five children Jojo Robinson's love for cosmetic surgeries This is not Boo Bear's first cosmetic surgery. In 2023, Jojo revealed on RHODurban that she took her husband to get his face tightened. Her love for plastic surgery was one of the most talked-about topics when she first joined the show in 2022. During an interview on East Coast Radio with Carol Ofori, Jojo shared that she has undergone more than twenty procedures. 'I don't think I can count – like, I would literally have to sit and go through them. But altogether, maybe 20-plus. 'Major surgeries, maybe six or seven. My first surgery was a plain breast augmentation where they just cut under the boob – they didn't do the lift, they just put the boobs in,' she said. NOW READ: Nadia Nakai, Relebogile Mabotja, and other Mzansi celebs enjoy a French countryside getaway [PICS]
The Citizen
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Jojo Robinson on her friendship with Khanyi Mbau
Jojo says Khanyi is one of the celebrities she connected with because of The Real Housewives of Durban. From left to right: Jojo Robinson and Khanyi Mbau. Pictures: Instagram Reality TV star Jojo Robinson may have experienced a rollercoaster of friendship breakups and makeups on The Real Housewives of Durban (RHODurban), but the show has also helped her build lasting bonds off-screen. Jojo says one of the celebrities she connected with because of the show is actress Khanyi Mbau. 'I absolutely love Khanyi Mbau. We speak often and get compared to being sisters a lot,' she added. The show not only gave Jojo an opportunity to form friendships with A-listers, but also turned her into one herself. She said she has adjusted to her new life and is now able to handle the attention that comes with being on the show. 'It's become normal life for me. I'm always happy and grateful to meet anyone who loves the show.' ALSO READ: Real Housewives of Durban wins at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN film and TV awards Jojo on her friendship with Sorisha and Nonku Jojo had an on-and-off relationship with fellow cast members Nonku Williams and Sorisha Naidoo. She said reuniting with Sorisha was one of her favourite moments on the show. 'Also from Season 5, that would be our vow renewal in episode 1,' she added. READ MORE: WATCH: Jojo and Calven Robinson Celebrate 10 Years of Love on 'The Real Housewives of Durban' Speaking about her friendship with Nonku, Jojo said that maybe in the future they would be okay, but for now, she has made peace knowing that she loved deeply. 'I'm appreciative of the years we spent together and the love I had for her. Unfortunately, people do change, and the things they want in life change — and that's okay too. 'The time we spent together, I saw as sisterhood, and I'm grateful for that. I wish her nothing but love and peace with whoever she chooses,' she said. At the time of the interview, Jojo and Nonku had not reconnected. However, this past weekend, Jojo shared a few clips of their reconciliation. NOW READ: 'I do not fear anymore': Lerato Kganyago speaks out after allegedly being followed by 'thugs'
IOL News
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
WATCH: Back like they never left! Nonku Williams and Jojo Robinson rekindle their friendship
'Joku' is back with a bang. The Real Housewives of Durban stars have officially mended their friendship and it's evident on their latest joint Instagram post. Image: Instagram The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) stars Nonku Williams and Jojo Robinson have now mended their friendship after a very public split. The two reality stars, affectionately dubbed as 'Joku', had been inseparable on and off the show for five seasons before unfollowing each other on Instagram last month. The latest season of 'RHOD' brought a dramatic and intense ride to viewers, with the ladies pulling out all the stops to keep fans on the edge of their seats with their friendship drama. However, in the midst of it all, friendships and boundaries were broken, and the implosion of the 'Joku' friendship hit the reality TV fans hard. Recently, during the show's reunion episode, Robinson expressed confusion over their falling out, noting that she had not heard from Williams in over a month. She later took to Instagram expressing just how deep their fallout affected her. Robinson acknowledged the authenticity of their friendship and expressed regret over the issues that led to their estrangement. Next Stay Close ✕ On Tuesday, July 22, Williams broke her silence and addressed the situation on her Instagram as well, offering an apology to Robinson and their supporters. She explained that they had spoken recently and clarified that her earlier remarks had been misinterpreted. 'As I reflect on my recent statement about my friendship with Jojo on the show, I want to take a moment and address the hurt and misunderstanding it may have caused,' she wrote. 'I never intended to denounce our friendship or diminish the value Jojo has brought to my life,' Williams explained, adding that she was trying to articulate how her spiritual growth had led her to approach certain aspects of her life differently. Additionally, she shared that she reached out to Robinson and they are planning to meet soon. The two best friends seem to have rekindled their friendship as they shared a joint Instagram video post captioned: 'Round 2'. The video showcases Williams sneaking up on Robinson before they embraced each other and ran to the beach shore.
TimesLIVE
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Nonku Williams and Jojo rekindle their friendship
The Real Housewives of Durban stars Nonku Williams and Jojo Robinson have rekindled their friendship after a public 'fallout'. The reality TV stars have had viewers interested in their friendship since season 2 when Jojo joined the cast and they were dubbed 'Joku'. However, their friendship showed cracks after Nonku said they were merely friends for the show and she didn't feel they had a real connection. During part 2 of the reunion episode aired recently, Jojo said she was confused about why they had a fallout and said she hadn't heard from Nonku for a month. Jojo broke down on Instagram about their friendship, saying they had blocked each other on social media. After a backlash from social media users, Nonku took to Instagram apologising to Jojo and their followers, saying they recently spoke. 'I never intended to denounce our friendship or diminish the value Jojo has brought to my life. As many may know, in reality TV a lot of things can be taken out of context to make a 'spicy show' and my statement was taken out of context and blown out of proportion. I'd like to clarify what I meant,' she said. 'I apologise for using the words 'surface level' when referring to my friendship with Jojo. I was in no way speaking about the love or bond we share. That was never my intention.' On Thursday the two stars reunited. They took to Instagram in a joint post showing they met at the beach. 'Round 2" they captioned the post.
TimesLIVE
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Nonku Williams breaks silence on Jojo fallout, says they will meet soon
The Real Housewives of Durban star Nonku Williams has broken her silence on her fallout with co-star Jojo Robinson. The reality TV stars have had viewers invested in their friendship since season 2, when Jojo joined The Real Housewives of Durban, and were dubbed 'Joku'. However, their friendship showed cracks after Nonku said they were merely friends for the show and she didn't feel they had a real connection. During part 2 of the reunion episode which aired on Friday, Jojo said she was confused about why they had a fallout and revealed she hadn't heard from Nonku for a month. After a backlash from social media users, Nonku took to Instagram on Tuesday to address the matter by penning an open letter to Jojo.
