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Randall Abrahams and Unathi uWeepy. Out of Idols for upcoming Season 180. According to Shirley Adonisi, channel director for local entertainment channels at MultiChoice: “We are taking a fresh approach to the judging panel to retain audiences and stay competitive in the Sunday night timeslot.” Replacements to be announced.

TVSA Team
22 Jan 2022 13:32

M-Net's full statement:

Mzansi Magic is revamping the judging panel for season 18 of Idols SA. The channel will not be renewing Randall Abrahams’ and Unathi Nkayi’s contracts with for the upcoming season of the popular singing show.

“We are taking a fresh approach to the judging panel to retain audiences and stay competitive in the Sunday night timeslot,” says Shirley Adonisi, channel director: local entertainment channels for the MultiChoice Group.

Abrahams has been a judge on Idols for 17 seasons, while Nkayi has been with the show for 10 incredible seasons.

Says Adonisi: “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 innings on Idols.

"Randall and Unathi have demonstrated high levels of professionalism and made an impact on the South African entertainment scene that will continue to be felt for some time to come. We wish them well in their endeavours.”

Auditions for Season 18 of Idols SA will kick off this Sunday, 23rd of January, at 12am.

Mzansi Magic will make an announcement on the new judging panel for season 18 of Idols SA in due course.