TV personality Somizi Mhlongo has released an official statement following physical abuse allegations made against him by estranged husband Mohale Motaung.

On Sunday, the couple made headlines around the country when Mohale, in a shocking audio interview obtained by SundayWorld, accused his husband of abuse - dating back as early as three weeks into their relationship.

Up until now, the Idols SA judge has remained mum on the allegations made against him, and a statement to Channel24 by Sibu Mabena on Tuesday said: "We have been advised that no further comment is to be made on the matter."

On Friday, after it was announced that he would be taking a leave of absence from Metro FM, Somizi released an official statement on social media, addressing the explosive allegations made against him.

"Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I would one day have to defend my honour as a result of someone I have loved so deeply and so genuinely deliberately harming a reputation I've worked so hard to build, [sic]" he started the lengthy statement.

About his tumultuous marriage to the Rockville actor, he said: "It is incredibly painful that what I thought would be a beautiful new normal for the rest of my life with the love of my life is no longer what will happen."