Cape Town – The iconic South African singing competition, Idols SA has confirmed that the show’s upcoming 19th season would be its last.
The show took to Twitter to make the announcement while promoting its latest season.
“It’s happening! #IdolsSA season 19 is the final one,” the show said.
South African media personality, television presenter, actor and choreographer Somizi Mhlongo, entrepreneur and musician JR Bogopa and actress, singer, and rapper Thembi Seete will be judging the final instalment of the show.
It’s happening! #IdolsSA season 19 is the final one. Do you think you have what it takes? Watch this space for more! ?? @ProVerbMusic pic.twitter.com/cCZSUo5Svw
— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) February 5, 2023
South African tweeps appeared to be distraught by the news.
Tell me it’s not true
— Kim Jansen (@KimJ777) February 5, 2023
Final season, no ways.?
— Mihlalii (@Hlali_Sampies) February 5, 2023
Why is it the final one ??????idols has been just amazing
— Morara Mokhethi (@morara11) February 5, 2023
Why is it the final one !! I don’t have kids yet but I am sure they will be good singer and want to enter . End it on season 55 or something ? #IdolsSA
— Cape Town Twins (@CPTtwins) February 5, 2023
Never!!!!!!u cant let this be the last season?please re think idols needs to be there for future generations
?? pic.twitter.com/UGLyGgqTuc— gawie (@Flynton6) February 5, 2023
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Compiled by Junaid Benjamin