Kuhle Adams is on the rise and knows no sign of slowing down

The Eastern Cape-born star Kuhle Adams is rising to take her rightful place at the frontline of greatness. This is after she got crowned the winner of the Presenter Search on 3 last week.

Without wasting any time, Adams officially begins her new life as the newest presenters of SABC 3’s feel-good morning show Expresso. Xabiso Ngqabe had a quick chat with the 23-year old about how she feels now that her dreams are becoming a reality. 

Where did it all start before pursuing a career in TV?

I studied and graduated from UCT in Environmental and Geographical Sciences and Industrial Sociology (BSC) but I’ve always done TV on the side after classes on Cape Town TV or Roughing It out on SABC 2. So I’ve always known I wanted to do this. 

What sparked your interest in entering the Presenter Search and was this your first competition you entered?

Presenter Search on 3 is not the first competition I entered. The first one was the MTV base VJ search in 2017 in which I made the top 3. A lot of people tagged me on the hashtag #PSO3 posts and I decided to enter. I’ve always known I wanted to be a broadcaster even before I figured out how. It’s what makes me happy and I don’t regret choosing this path at all. 

How has this journey been and do you have other talents you’d wanna explore?

Being a part of Presenter Search on 3 was an amazing experience as it pushed me outside of my comfort zone. I’ve learned so much including ways to continue honing my skills. I’m ready for anything my career throws at me including moving to Cape Town. It’s a familiar territory so it’s not such a hectic move in that regard. Other than that I’m super excited. 

What can you say to kids from Eastern Cape who also want to follow the same path you took?

People need to start believing in themselves and their gifts. It always starts with you. You need to then set out practical steps on how to achieve your goals. In between you realising your passion and actually attaining it, you need to consistently work on your talents and grow them.

Flash fact

Kuhle saw herself being voted back by the viewers after she didn’t make Top 10 of the Presenter Search. Not only does she appreciate the people that have supported her but she went and proved just how deserving she is of the the opportunity. In that same year, in 2017 Kuhle attended a presenting workshop where Katlego Maboe was a mentor and lecturer. Fast forward to this year, they share a screen together on the same show.

She has since commenced her job as the host on the Expresso Morning Show this week and we wish nothing but the best for this young talent. 

Catch Kuhle Adams on Expresso Morning Show weekdays 6 – 9am on SABC 3.