Wong's inspiring return to television

IN A stirring return to the screen, two-time Safta-nominated presenter Chanley Wong has rejoined the world of broadcasting as she takes her place on S3's Expresso Morning Show.

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FROM childhood dreams to reality: Chanley Wong reflects on her emotional return to television. | Supplied

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After a seven-year hiatus from traditional television, Wong made her debut on Tuesday, delivering live broadcasts from the show's Johannesburg studio alongside co-host Zanele Potelwa.

Wong's reentry into television not only reinforces Expresso's Johannesburg footprint but also exemplifies the show's evolution in delivering feelgood and authentically South African storytelling. For both Wong and her loyal followers, this moment is not merely professional, it's deeply personal.

"Returning to television after seven years feels surreal but right," Wong said. "Over that time, I've grown, learnt, and explored other platforms, and now I get to bring all of that experience back to TV. It's humbling and exciting. It's a reminder that growth isn't always linear, but perseverance pays off."