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After 17 seasons, the exit of Idols SA judge Randall Abrahams marks the end of an era, but who will take his place

Idols SA confirmed that Abrahams and fellow judge Unathi Nkayi would not be part of season 18 of the talent show which returns on Mzansi Magic mid year.

Last week, City Press reported that Nkayi’s contract would not be renewed following her controversial exit from her radio show on Kaya FM after an altercation with her colleague Sizwe Dhlomo. Mhlongo was removed from the show last season after his estranged husband, Mohale Motaung, levelled allegations of abuse against him in a leaked audio recording during their divorce proceedings.Mhlongo denied the allegations, but was taken off air after a backlash from gender-based violence activists and the public. He took a break from several gigs, including as host of popular show The Bridge on Metro FM and as ambassador of sneaker brand Bathu.

“He is a very good person to work with, never gives anyone trouble, knows his job. His exit was just long overdue though.”Adonisi added: “Mzansi Magic would like to thank both Randall and Unathi for their contribution to discovering new talent and launching the careers of so many. We salute these great icons of South African entertainment and thank them both for a great inning on Idols.

 

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They must close shop manje.

Abadedele abanye

Do people still watch this idols things?

Huh! Will or would ?

Just end the show cause what is the use cause always your Artist disappear some with Album some without Album

The show Itself must end. It's expired now. Pull the plug IdolsSA

end the entire show pls

I'm just annoyed at Unathis fake humbleness

I'll miss Randall but Lindelani Mkhize will be a best candidate

When is Idols taking a break?

Great for him to leave he was so cruel and insensitive better for the show

Zwai Bala is the perfect guy please IdolsSA

People are busy saying the show should come to an end, their reason is that it's boring now. If you get bored, tune to another channel, others will watch it.

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What’s the point of continuing if literally THE ONLY person who knew anything about music is leaving?

Collen_Komane Zwai Bala

Just end the entire thing as well please🙏🏾

A two year Production break for idols is necessary at this point ...like the excitement of the show is slowly fading away. Atleast they've changed livess And dreams came true❤️

I can definitely see either Kelly Khumalo, Rebeca, Lady Zamar or Prince KB making the shortlist

It should be “the end of an era” for the show too

The show can exit with him

Should have stopped at '...the end of an era'!

Firstly idols kicked Gareth Cliff out of the show then Somizi was kicked out because of personal marriage vendetta Randall marks the end of his journey so this means Unathi is all alone which is the mean reason why the show has to end unless y'all bring us new judges.....

I think it about time we close this chapter and bring something new no need for a new season idols how now expired

Oooh no

Bring back Coca Cola Popstars 😂

We need a show that includes dancing and other talents too, people only watch idols for wooden mic if we being honest

Not Randall 😢

Can idols end as well already yoh ai

While we’re at it, canning Idols as a whole wouldn’t be such a bad idea right now

RJ Benjamin

IdolsSA is a boring waste of time now. They should just cancel the show while they still have their dignity. Accept that every journey has an ending.

Where do we apply?

I would love to see Zwai Bala, Zonke and Ntokozo Mbambo or Lindelani Mkhize as new judges. I think Proverb does a good job

He finally realized that it's no longer what he had signed up for

I never thought I would live to see that day, I really thought Idols will fold with him hmm

Zakes Bantwini

Hahahahaha he doesn't want to work with somizi anymore 🤣

When are they going to cancel the whole damn thing ?

Let them bring in another Celebrity judge like they always do. I don't care, even if they decide to end the show I'm cool

So you think you can dance at least, not everyone can sing but some can dance and they love it. Mnet must just try exploring other talents🙇 I'm just saying nje

Just end idols SA for 3 years

I want them all gone. I want to see new fresh faces

It’s about time he goes

End the whole thing!!!

A good dancer must know when to leave the stage, great move!

Thank you God What about Unathi?

Judge Mogoeng Mogoeng should replace him.

Why are people saying the show must end when it has helped so many people. Just fire Somizi and bring in new judges like Zwai Bala

Lebo M would be a good substitute

idols can sommer end

Give Zahara something nyana

This comedy show must come to end, it's a waste of dstv customer monthly premiums coz it gets spend on judges HIGH contract fees. Most contestants are just entering as a joke

I've seen him judge people saying they can't sing, but I've never heard him sing.

anon_fau

JubJub.

Mayivalwe.

It's funny how just 2 months back unathig said she doesn't fucks with somizi because of his alligations ..now who's back

No Randall? Let’s call it a day then.

...or, just cancel the whole thing?

Mohale

The shoe can end now

Idols was lit during the Colin Moss era.

Zonke for Unathi. Prince Kaybee for Randall.

Lebo M, for drama nje

Solphendukaa 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯

Even the winners vanish into thin air... just by winning this show doesn't make you famous or rich... where are all the previous winners now...gone into obscurity

lavidaNOTA can be a perfect replacement if he is up to it.

Just end idols

lavidaNOTA Please go audition. I want to see something

Idols can just end,first it was unathi,then now its Randy

ZakesBantwiniSA ZwaiBala OskidoIBelieve casspernyovest

1z1babes

Good for him but when is the production ending🤡

O boni lyena gore gwa bhora

Ubhuti ZwaiBala deserves the seat. We don't need celebrities but someone who knows music!

Why engavalwa vele?

Finally sesizoke siwin ama golden ticket nathi🥳🥳🥳

Now that he’s gone, I can enter Idols

Closing the whole show would be ideal ….

Dr Rebecca Malope would be lovely 😍 👌 ProVerbMusic

KellyKhumaloZA is the obvious choice IdolsSA

The show has ran its course no need to have a new season

Can that live band also follow 🤨? It’s time for sound engineers to shine. Sick and tired of that noisy band 😒.

who the hell still watches idols

IdolsSA valani loyododi niyasdina

Yoh idols must end now. People will sing on tiktok yoh 😒

Liya_GQ Stop this show. Please

Me

Why wasn't Unathi fired they all suck as judges,they don't know potential and they are very judgemental on appearance,if they go to the voice and they were to say they must turn the chairs on idol winners they would all fail

Let us have papa Penny, Rebecca malope and mzwakhe mbuli

SKay_SA Can they rest the show please. How many failed wannabes do we intend to produce?

Wrap it up y’all

Can this thing end already!

This show needs to end already,Randall is idols and this means will have Somizi and other two new judges no maan can we have The Voice SA atleast or a new show please.

OskidoIBelieve

IdolsSA look at the qrt here. It's curtains.

Can the show just please end already😭

Kelly khumalo

I almost celebrated thinking kuthiwa idols is ending😩

About time!!! Give other people a chance. Randall has been on this show for too long with his rudeness. He's not the only person in the country that can recognize talent, a tsamaye

He will surely be missed

Who cares. It's a shit show. After season 1 nobody watched in any way

Return Class Act Or Something

They should just end this show haai. Do the last season.

100%

Just get rid of the show

just end the show man, there’s no need for a new season

End this competition now Haybo kanti is it a soapie yin?

Nah just end the show 😭 not him

even Randall has had enough of his yearly fix of schadenfreude

All 3 judges have either left or are leaving. Shut it all down once

I saw Unathi’s IG post is she also exiting the show? kuyaba yini manje since all the judges have left. Ngcono benze the final season ivalwe lento

Lindelani mkhize would kill it

Noooooooo 😭😭😭😭

We have so much talent in South Africa let them do the auditions for the judges let the best candidate win

Papa penny

mohale_motaung can do best job.

This show must just close and maybe Mnet should try something else. It has lost relevance

All tbree must be out.

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