South Africa’s most exciting music and friendship showdown is back! Friends of Amstel: The Challenge returns for Season 2, premiering 14th June 2025 on e.tv, with the dynamic award-winning Lawrence Maleka returning as the beloved host.
This season brings even more energy and fire with a lineup of fresh new games, unexpected twists, and must-see personalities. In the mix are some of the country’s biggest music stars, including DJ Tira, Makhadzi, Khuli Chana, Nasty C, Mawhoo, and Mr JazziQ to name a few.
Joining Lawrence in the Amstel Arena are two powerhouse DJs, returning crowd-favourite LKG – the Mother of the Beats, and new resident DJ, the dynamic Lamiez Holworthy.
Each episode sees a musician and their three friends (Defenders), take on a contestant and their three friends (Challengers), in a series of friendship and music-based challenges - all competing for up to R60,000 in cash, an exclusive VIP experience at a Friends of Amstel event, and the ultimate bragging rights - being Best Friends of Amstel.
“It’s such a thrill to return as host for Season 2. This show has an energy like no other, it’s bold, unpredictable, and full of heart. We’ve gone bigger on everything this season, the games, the guests, the surprises. It’s fun, it’s chaotic, and it’s got some real magic. I can’t wait for viewers to see what’s in store”, says Lawrence.
Don’t miss Friends of Amstel: The Challenge Season 2, every Saturday from 14th June at 6PM on e.tv and it’s also available for catch up on eVOD
“We are very excited about Season 2 as it will offer “edge of your seat” entertainment, fresh artists from all mainstream genres in the South African music scene - from Gqom to lekompo, to Amapiano to hip-hop from Gauteng to KZN to North West to Limpopo. And last but not least, exciting contestants from all walks of life.”, said Tebogo Archie Nkwana, e.tv Executive Producer.