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EPISODE · Apr 19, 2026 · 40 MIN

The Mr SA who's covered in tattoos, shakes when he's nervous, and tore his bicep off in the middle of the pageant

from Recovery Room · host Life-ETC

He didn't enter Mr South Africa to wear a perfect suit on a stage. JP Geldenhuys entered two months after his dad died, fresh off a 40-day fast, with no plan and everything to process.Now he's Mr SA 2025 and he wore the sash while his arm was in a sling after tearing his bicep off the bone in three places during finals week.JC and Jennis sit down with JP for one of the most stripped-back conversations The Recovery Room has produced. They cover grief, masculinity, the famous "41" tattoo, viral TikTok comedy, fame f***ers, and what it really means to be a role model when you've got skeletons and tattoos to show for it.If you've ever thought pageants were about looking perfect, this episode will change your mind.

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