{"id":24079,"date":"2025-11-03T14:00:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/?p=24079"},"modified":"2025-11-03T14:05:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:05:47","slug":"lee-roy-wright-from-uitenhage-to-national-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-south\/blog\/2025\/11\/03\/lee-roy-wright-from-uitenhage-to-national-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"Lee-Roy Wright: From Uitenhage to National TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lee-Roy Wright is a dynamic media personality, PR entrepreneur and travel adventurer whose journey from a small town to national television is nothing short of inspiring. He shares how his creative journey has been shaped.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Known for his versatility and resilience, Lee-Roy has seamlessly moved between television, radio, corporate PR and digital media – always evolving, staying true to his creative calling.<\/p>\n

A small town dreamer<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Originally from the small town of Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape, Lee-Roy has carved out an inspiring career in television, radio and media, but his journey started humbly and with heart.<\/p>\n

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Lee-Roy Wright<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lee-Roy matriculated in Uitenhage in 2006. It was during this final year of school that his dreams slowly began to take shape in ways he could never have imagined.<\/p>\n

\u2018Back in the day, I was obsessed with kids\u2019 TV. I used to watch presenters like Hulisani Ravele and Roxy Burger and told myself that I could also do it.<\/p>\n

One day, he stumbled across a show on SABC 2 called World of Winners, which was looking for a guest presenter. Lee-Roy sent in his profile.<\/p>\n

\u2018It was a big deal for someone so young, from a tiny town that didn\u2019t even have a cinema or a Woolworths,\u2019 he says.<\/p>\n

He was selected as one of the finalists and had to make his way to Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

\u2018I was still in matric and didn\u2019t know if my parents would pay for the flight. I begged them. It was just for a week, and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and luckily they said yes.\u2019<\/p>\n

That week changed everything.<\/p>\n

\u2018I realised this is where I belong and what I want to do,\u2019 says Lee-Roy. He spoke to the producers, who told him they were launching a new show and they wanted to give him a chance.<\/p>\n

\u2018I flew back home and told my parents about the opportunity, and this was just after being accepted to study at Rhodes University,\u2019 he shares.<\/p>\n

Soon after, the whole family flew to Johannesburg to meet the producers.<\/p>\n

\u2018Next thing, it was actually happening. I moved to Joburg. I didn\u2019t know anyone, didn\u2019t have a driver\u2019s licence and still had to write my matric finals.\u2019<\/p>\n

The move was a leap out of his comfort zone. Lee-Roy began learning about television and production, but a few months later, the show he was meant to join was cancelled.<\/p>\n

\u2018I was left not knowing what to do,\u2019 he admits. He asked the producers to put him on World of Winners, and they agreed, but he was struggling.<\/p>\n

Seeing how much he was going through, his family made a huge decision: they left everything to move to Joburg to support him.<\/p>\n

\u2018They even took my younger brother, who\u2019s eight years younger than me, out of school. I\u2019ll forever be grateful for their care and sacrifice.\u2019<\/p>\n

When World of Winners eventually ended, Lee-Roy felt pressure to make everything work and not just for himself but for his family, too. He called around to production companies but had no luck until he contacted the team from Craze on e.tv.<\/p>\n

Two weeks later, the call came; they needed a new presenter.<\/p>\n

Lee-Roy went on to study a BA in audio and visual communication at the University of Johannesburg. He also worked at 947 radio station.<\/p>\n

A versatile voice in media<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Over the years, he made bold moves from radio to TV, to PR and even corporate.<\/p>\n

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Lee-Roy Wright<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018These fields are similar but different, and each one satisfies a different part of who I am,\u2019 he says. \u2018I call myself a chameleon because I adapt to whatever the role requires.\u2019<\/p>\n

Although the early days were tough, Lee-Roy looks back with pride on his journey.<\/p>\n

\u2018Doing kids\u2019 TV has been a beautiful journey. I believe the real magic happens when you\u2019re out of your comfort zone, you just have to keep pushing.\u2019<\/p>\n

He remains deeply grateful to his family for their unwavering support. In fact, it was only in November last year, after 17 years in Johannesburg, that they moved back to the Eastern Cape.<\/p>\n

Today, he visits them every second month.<\/p>\n

Life has taught Lee-Roy to appreciate simplicity. \u2018All my life it\u2019s been go, go, go. But now I realise that less is more. I\u2019m happiest just sitting in my garden, existing.\u2019<\/p>\n

He reflects: \u2018You can spend your whole life building something, only to find that the true treasure is in the simple things.\u2019<\/p>\n

Lee-Roy\u2019s love for nature runs deep.<\/p>\n

\u2018I recently visited Ivory Tree Game Lodge and felt so at peace. There\u2019s something magical about feeling small in such a vast, beautiful space. I\u2019d also drop everything for my dogs.<\/p>\n

A full circle and new adventures<\/strong><\/h4>\n

After a nine-year break from television, Lee-Roy has returned to the screen.<\/p>\n

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Lee-Roy Wright<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018I wasn\u2019t going to give up one thing for another. They say when one door closes, another opens, but I believe you can do it all with the right time management,\u2019 he says. \u2018God won\u2019t give you something you can\u2019t handle.\u2019<\/p>\n

When the chance came to present a segment on The Morning Show on e.tv, it felt like a full-circle moment.<\/p>\n

\u2018e.tv was the channel that groomed me, and returning felt like a homecoming.<\/p>\n

He adds: \u2018Being a breakfast show host is one of the pinnacles of TV and radio. It still shocks me – what comes next?\u2019<\/p>\n

Though the show has since ended, Lee-Roy is proud to have been part of something so significant.<\/p>\n

\u2018I love TV. It\u2019s a defining pillar of my life. It brought me to Johannesburg and opened up so many other opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u2018Hosting The Morning Show SA was refreshing. I got to wake up a nation and carry the responsibility of the show, I don\u2019t take that lightly.<\/p>\n

\u2018The industry is tough and you always have to be on top of your game, but I\u2019ve never had regrets. I feel blessed.\u2019<\/p>\n

Before The Morning Show ended, he and his two co-hosts began thinking about their next move. This led to the idea of launching their own online channel.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s the perfect time. There\u2019s a part of me I need to release and this will allow me to do just that.\u2019<\/p>\n

Festive joy and wanderlust<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With the festive season approaching, he shares his love for the holidays, so much so that he starts decorating in November.<\/p>\n

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Lee-Roy Wright<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018I think I got that from my mum! I already have my Shein cart ready, or I pop into Mr Price Home. I change the theme every year – last year was red and gold, this year I\u2019m thinking pastel.\u2019<\/p>\n

The holidays make him feel magical.<\/p>\n

\u2018I always try to go away early in December, so I can still spend the actual holidays with family.\u2019<\/p>\n

His favourite local destinations are anywhere near the bush.<\/p>\n

\u2018I love the Pilanesberg and Cape Town, but I have to give props to the Eastern Cape – it\u2019s calm and peaceful.\u2019<\/p>\n

Internationally, Lee-Roy adores Italy and France.<\/p>\n

\u2018For my 30th birthday, I went to Rome and Paris. Since then, I\u2019ve been to Paris four times, and I don\u2019t know why, but I\u2019ll always choose it. Even though it\u2019s not always clean or perfect, I feel butterflies when I\u2019m there. The architecture is stunning.\u2019<\/p>\n

One of his most memorable trips was in 2014, when he went to Paris to interview the cast of The Amazing Spider-Man.<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019m the biggest fan – I even have a Spider-Man tattoo above my ankle to remember that moment.\u2019<\/p>\n

He returned the following year as South Africa\u2019s ambassador for The Smurfs movie.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s yet to see the whales in Hermanus, and hopes that will be his next adventure.<\/p>\n

Balance, boundaries and what\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Outside of work, Lee-Roy enjoys a game of padel, going to the movies, concerts, hikes and visiting the Montecasino Bird Gardens.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s also planning an upcoming trip to Dullstroom with friends and their dogs. \u2018
\nLooking ahead, Lee-Roy is embracing some downtime and staying open to what\u2019s next. \u2018I\u2019ve reignited my TV journey years, and it\u2019s not over.\u2019<\/p>\n

He\u2019s excited about his role in PR and what lies ahead in the corporate space.<\/p>\n

Whether he\u2019s behind the mic, in front of the camera, crafting campaigns or exploring the bushveld and cobbled streets of Europe, Lee-Roy approaches life with curiosity and imagination. Lee-Roy remains a reminder that when you lead with creativity and an open heart, the world opens up in return.<\/p>\n

Text: DESNAY PETERSON. Photo: KEVIN MARK PASS<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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