Cape Town – Idols SA is in its 11th season and it’s bigger, better and louder.
New judge Somizi Mhlongo is a breath of fresh air on the judging panel and can we just say those ‘Somizinisms’ are going to be one of the most talked about things about the show.
The season’s auditions kicked off in Pretoria and boy, where do we begin. In the end the Capital give birth to 19 golden tickets.
Here are some of the highlights ...
It all started off well with the first audition, Ora scored himself the first golden ticket. But he had to be schooled on how to react when you get a golden ticket.
And then things went downhill from there.
Things got a bit awkward when Proverb’s stalker Ruby brought out her scrapbook and couldn’t stop gushing about him.
Back to the singing...when Shenay stepped up we were blown away!
And were we the only ones who were surprised at Rhema’s amazing voice? We did not see that coming.
But the performance that had everyone talking was Ringo Madlingozi’s son, Phila, which started quite the debate on Twitter.
Here's how viewers reacted on Twitter:
Eish! @somizi dish washing personality! Tjo #IdolsSA this season Is on HHHD steroids! My stomach hurts there should be more Cormecial brakes
— Criselda Dudumashe (@positivegp) July 12, 2015
I thought I'd never watch #IdolsSA again until Top 5 until @Somizi happened. What a breath of fresh air! ??
— Kay (@kaysexwale) July 12, 2015
Murdering Koze Kuse #IdolsSA im unable to can
— IG : mirah_miguel (@Myss_Kiki) July 12, 2015
Randall has a box of disses under that table. Like that box full of cards in 30 seconds. He’s got that. #IdolsSA
— Shaka Sisulu (@ShakaSisulu) July 12, 2015
I had to give it to #Somizi, born to be an entertainer. He knows his craft & damn hilarious. That's what Idols needed, vava vroom #IdolsSA
— Mohlomi (@JuniormMolefe) July 13, 2015
#IdolsSA But it was Totally Unfair.. Ruby Needs a Golden Ticket!! You guys are just protecting Proverb!
— ♥ ?SamNqobileRato?? (@samkemaisela) July 13, 2015
As for phila,i really think he can sing...yol just thought that was the return of uRingo like nah judge him as uphila #IdolsSA
— DaughterOfZion (@skatiKhumalo) July 13, 2015
@Channel24 utter nonsense dnt understand the golden ticket. .
— Tido.M (@ThatoMaile1) July 12, 2015
Channeling Somizi and saying "Ha ah!" RT @Channel24 So what did ya'll think of Ringo's son? #IdolsSA
— Nikki Autumn (@nikki_autumn_) July 12, 2015
And here's that Idols tweet that Fikile Mbalula did not want you to see.