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

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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Recovery Room: For Fame, F*Ups & Fixing it

Jennis Williamson and JC Snooke explore through candid conversations: success, failure, lessons learned, and the realities behind public-facing careers. It’s honest, reflective, and story-driven. Focusing less on polished success stories and more on the experiences that actually shape people.

Guests within the entertainment industry and other public facing careers talk about their journey, the moments that didn’t go to plan, and what they've learned along the way.