The search for love continues to captivate Ugandan television audiences through Hello Mr. Right, a dating reality show whose blend of romance, drama and humour has kept viewers glued to their screens.
One of the most talked-about moments of the season came when contestant Ketra reacted after failing to secure a match.
Addressing hosts Mr Henry and Zahara ToTo, she expressed disappointment at the outcome while taking a swipe at fellow contestant Mary Goretti's chosen partner.
“I am disappointed, but, as you know, cheap things go for trash. I am happy for my sister Mary Goretti, but that Odwugu is just not it. I mean, he's cheap. Look at the shoes!” Ketra said.
Her remarks drew an immediate response from Mary Goretti, who defended her new partner, popularly known as Odwugu.
“Ketra, it is not right for you to disrespect my man. I will work on him,” she said, drawing laughter and applause from the live audience.
Now in its third season, Hello Mr Right premiered on March 15 and airs every Sunday at 8pm on StarTimes channel Makula Kika, with V&A Sherry serving as the lead sponsor.
Over recent weeks, viewers have followed contestants through emotional decisions, unexpected twists and budding relationships, helping the programme become one of Uganda's most talked-about reality television shows.
Several contestants, including Mary Goretti, Fahima, Primah, Zipporah and Donnah Logz, have already found partners on the show, matching with men they believe possess the qualities they seek in a relationship.
Not every search for love, however, has ended in success.
Songwriter Bush Baby exited the programme without choosing a partner, saying none of the female contestants met his expectations.
His decision sparked reactions among the contestants, prompting his response: “Why do women get angry when they are rejected? Ah… women.”
According to Rochart Kaweesa, Brand Manager at V&A, the programme reflects the values the brand seeks to promote.
“We love the twists and turns that the search for love is taking on Hello Mr Right,” Kaweesa said.
“We are happy for the people who have met their significant others on the show. As a brand that stands for shared moments and celebrates love, such stories reflect the kind of meaningful connections V&A is meant to be part of.”
With the season finale scheduled for June, viewers are eagerly waiting to see which contestants will find lasting connections and which relationships will survive beyond the television stage.
Fans can also support their favourite couples in the race for a Shs1 million prize by engaging with their posts on Instagram and TikTok.
For many viewers, Hello Mr Right continues to demonstrate that meaningful relationships can emerge in the most unexpected places for those willing to take a chance on love.
