When you think of Uyajola 9/9, Jub Jub is the first name that comes to mind. In an unexpected twist, the presenter has left the show, leaving many of his fans dissatisfied.
According to entertainment commentator Phil Mphela, Jub Jub resigned from the channel this week. He also revealed that Moja Love CEO Aubrey Tau welcomed his resignation with open arms.
Mphela also stated that Moja Love paid for Jub Jub’s legal fees both in and out of court.
“What’s interesting is that in the resignation correspondence between Jub Jub and the CEO of the channel, it has been revealed that the company paid around R1-million of the presenter’s legal fees during his bout with the law.”
How much did Jub Jub earn at Uyajola 9/9?
Jub Jub’s salary has long been a source of speculation among curious fans, with previous reports claiming he was paid R500,000.
Mphela disputed this, claiming Jub Jub was paid R180,000 per month. According to Sunday World, Aubrey Tau expressed regret over the situation, implying that Jub Jub should have been per show.
Viewers are disappointed with Jub Jub’s resignation
Fans of the show claimed Jub Jub was the show’s heart and that without him, Uyajola 9/9 would lose even more viewers.
@M_o_n_d_z suggested, “Time to move on.”
@Merc_05 stated, “We know no one will carry this show like he did.” They tried, but it requires the Jub Jub spice.
@PhutiMaboks_P commented, “They should cancel the entire show.”
@tebogosebs responded: “He was made for that show; I can’t think about anyone who can do it better than him.”
@AmuMabasa2 questioned: “R180K?!!!” Dude was getting overpaid.”