In early February 2023, Idols SA announced that the national singing competition would come to an end after producing 19 seasons. It has also been announced that the final season will premiere on 8 July.
Losing Randall Abrahams, Unathi Nkayi and Gareth Cliff over the years, the show added two new judges – singer and actress Thembi Seete and musician JR Bogopa – in 2022. The show kept Somizi Mhlongo after he returned from a break he took after facing allegations of physical abuse against his former husband Mohale Motaung.
The announcement of the premiere date of the final season was made by Mzansi Magic on its social media platforms. “The wait is over! The final season of Idols is coming exclusive to your screen! Be ready on 8 July for iLast number!” read the Twitter post.
The wait is over! The final season of Idols is coming exclusive to your screen! Be ready on 8 July for iLast number! pic.twitter.com/2gFbaXtx75
— Mzansi Magic (@Mzansimagic) June 21, 2023
Many took to the comments section to show their lack of excitement for the news.
— Modipadi (@Modipadi_W) June 21, 2023
Oh no what we have done to deserve such rubbish ??
— NDINGUNABE (@BonginkosiNabe) June 22, 2023
I’m just excited that it’s the final season ?. Don’t ever come up with such in future. pic.twitter.com/yLUncK9k6Y
— SlickD (@iamSlickD) June 22, 2023
Finally. Tired of seeing this nonsense on our tvs https://t.co/62LCTNPnXB
— Malcolm X (@VistaMavuthela) June 23, 2023
Trust me ain’t nobody waiting for this ? https://t.co/KmscaumFga
— Zanele (@zanele_01) June 21, 2023
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