Judges made a mistake': Mixed reactions to Idols SA' top 12

Judges made a mistake': Mixed reactions to Idols SA' top 12This year, only 12 contestants have advanced to the live rounds of Idols SA' season 18. Take a look at who made the cut

by Naledi de Wee

22-08-2022 10:23

in Entertainment

Meet the Idols SA' contestants who made the top 12. Image via Facebook Idols South Africa

The final day of Idols SA Theatre Week on Sunday 21 August was intense as the three judges, Somizi Mhlongo, JR Bogopa and Thembi Seete, chose the 12 contestants who will be advancing to the live stages of the competition. The top 12 received mixed reviews from Mzansi with some devastated that their favourites didn't make the cut.

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FINAL DAY OF IDOLS SA' THEATRE WEEK Following the duet round of Theatre Week on Sunday 14 August, the Idols SA contestants were tasked with singing their rendition of a hit song. There was more pressure as this year, only 12 contestants would move to the live stages of the talent competition.

Tesmin-Robyn, a Johannesburg-based talent sang Lebo Mathosa's classic hit, Brand New Day, bringing all three judges to their feet. With her smooth vocals, she was the first contestant to go through to the top 12.

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Fan-favourite Zadwesh Tshatshu had a rocky time during Theatre Week but still pulled through for his final performance. Sadly, he did not impress the judges and failed to make it into the top 12.

WATCH TASMIN-ROBYN PERFORM BRAND NEW DAY' HERE

WHO MADE THE IDOLS SA' TOP 12?

Tesmin-Robyn from Johannesburg, Gauteng

Lerato from Johannesburg, Gauteng

Nandi Ndathane from Johannesburg, Gauteng

Nozi Sibiya from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Kabelo Makhetha from Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Ty Loner from Johannesburg, Gauteng

Mpilwenhle Mokopu from Johannesburg, Gauteng

Noxolo Mthethwa from Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Hope Mkhway from Pretoria, Gauteng

Zee Arnolds from Cape Town, Western Cape

Thapelo Malome from Pretoria, Gautrng

Ceejay Canvas from Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal

TWEEPS REACT Taking to Twitter, Mzansi tweeps had mixed reactions about the Idols SA top 12 contestants. Tweeps who rooted for Dlulu ka Dlamini were sad to see her go.

The judges made a mistake. Not MaDlamini being eliminated, wrote one tweep.

I've never been hurt kanjena, DludluDlamini is a performer. This is probably [my] last time watching Idols SA, wrote another tweep.

The way Mpilwenhle sings so effortlessly. Oh and she's been consistent since day 1. She's the one to look out for. Mark my words!

#idolsSA The judges made a mistake not MaDlamini being eliminated. pic.twitter.com/dgJyAhVOsC

JabulaniMacdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) August 21, 2022

#idolsSA hhawu I ve never been so hurt kanjena,DudlukaDlamini is a Performer this is probably the last time watching idols pic.twitter.com/R4yCJmZMZ2

MaZulu (@Minenhlee_Zulu) August 21, 2022

The way Mpilwenhle sings so effortlessly Oh and she s been consistent since day 1. She s the one to look out for. Mark my words! #idolssa pic.twitter.com/Tq7hw09MKU

Nolali (@Amza_5) August 21, 2022

#idolsSA Lebo Mathosa would be proud about this performance pic.twitter.com/Z9szGJjwQz

JabulaniMacdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) August 21, 2022

#idolsSA Madlamini has been consistent and I don t remember a bad performance from her but she did not make it to the top 12 pic.twitter.com/RnhT6x4VVG

JabulaniMacdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) August 21, 2022

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