Umlilo 3 welcomed back with open arms

Johannesburg- The return of Umlilo 3 on Monday night was greeted by a frenzy of excited fans. 

It was to expected, considering it has been four months since season two of the drama series ended. 

The new season also saw the introduction of many new faces including Khanyi Mbau, who is expected to bring a new dynamic to the show. 

As reported by The Juice, many episodes of the new season have been filmed at incredible landmarks such as John Vorster Square and a mental institution, which is sure to add more spice to the show. (Read more on that here)

Both Khanyi Mbau and Omuhle Gela took to social media to thank viewers for the love showed to episode one, which made the Twitter trends list within minutes of airing. 

Goodbye blue Mondays! 

Thank you for watching.. From strength to strength we grow! #EVOLVE #METANOIA #??

A photo posted by Khanyi Mbau METANOIA (@mbaureloaded) on Mar 21, 2016 at 1:39pm PDT

Thank you for watching #UMLILO ??

See you again next Monday ????

Well done team???????? @NoxNonozi @Omuhle_Gela @MbauReloaded @mzwandilengubz

— Nomzamo (@NomzamoMbatha) March 21, 2016

Brilliant performances. Wow. Well done guys!!!! #Umlilo ??????????@NomzamoMbatha @MbauReloaded @NoxNonozi @Omuhle_Gela pic.twitter.com/PgMeRijT5R

— Terry Pheto (@TerryPheto) March 21, 2016

Adding @mbaureloaded to the #Umlilo cast is like throwing gas in a blazing fire!!! Welcome to our favourite drama madam!!

— Siphe Madikizela (@Nampree) March 22, 2016

#Umlilo all over my timeline like pic.twitter.com/KuFCFzFvCY

— Shellylane (@sheltonbiz85) March 21, 2016