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Idols 5: Top 8 Spectacular

Written by TVSA Team from the blog Idols 5 Updates on 23 Mar 2009
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Last night (Sunday, 22 March 2009) the Top 8 Idols hopefuls delivered their third Spectacular of the season. The theme for the evening was Robbie Williams New Millennium songs and in between their performances they shared news about what's going on in their house, which looks much better than the rigourmortis place they stayed at last season.

Snippets revealed through the inserts included:

1. Every girl would date Graeme for a laugh.
2. Lendel spends all his time shaving a thin line instead rehearsing.
3. There are two romantic liasons going on: one serious and one not. Our possible combo's: Lizé and Graeme, Lizé and Lendel, Lizé and Cameron, not Lizé and Jason - reason to be revealed soon.
4. Sasha-Lee should be a talk show host instead of a singer.

Here's what the judges had to say about the performances, as well as vids of each:

Jason Hartman

Jason opened the show with Seal’s “Love’s Divine”.

Dave said it was the perfect start to the show. “That came close to perfection,”  Mara gushed: “You’re magic, baby!”, and Gareth agreed. “That… was sensational.”

Randall said that Jason had chosen the right sort of song for him and that it was a “measured performance”. “If you stay, you should stick with that sort of song choice,” he advised.

Jason’s voting number: phone - 086 2277710 or SMS “Jason” to 34680.





Sasha-Lee Davids

Sasha-Lee followed with Leona Lewis’s cover of Snow Patrol’s “Run”.

Dave commented that Sasha Lee was “one of the smartest people of the bunch” when it comes to song choice. “You know what works, what the public will respond to,” he said.

Mara agreed that Sasha-Lee is “growing in leaps and bounds”. “You have the best ear of anyone who’s ever been on Idols,” Gareth raved. “It’s an incredible talent.”

Randall commended her for focusing not only on the theatre audience, but also on the audience watching at home.

Sasha Lee's voting number: phone - 086 2277708 or SMS “Sasha Lee” to 34680.





Lizé Heerman

Lizé performed Gnarls Barkley’s 2006 hit, “Crazy”, from his debut album St. Elsewhere.

Dave thought the song was a funky, brave choice. “You’re a courageous artist,” he said.

“You surprise me,” Mara said. “I’ve been bored before, but this week I enjoyed what you were doing.” Gareth seemed speechless by Lizé’s performance and Randall seemed similarly struck. “In the past when I’ve given you positive comments, you ended up in the bottom half. Do you want me to be really mean?” he teased and went on to say that he couldn’t find anything mean to say.

He commended Lizé on choosing a song that people expect to be done in a specific way. He said it was dangerous, “but it’s good - it shows you’re a musician.”

Lizé's voting number: phone - 086 2277709 or SMS “Lizé” to 34680.





Cameron Bruce

Cameron chose “Breakeven”, from the Irish pop-rock band, The Script.

“It’s pop music - it’s what this is all about,” Dave said. “You’re getting into the excitement now and that’s fantastic.” Mara praised him too with a “You rocked!” 

Gareth said he loved Cameron’s guitar accompaniment, “but it got a bit static. Maybe next week we could get some movement going.” Randall agreed that it was good to hear something contemporary from Cameron.

Cameron's voting number: phone - 086 2277702 or SMS “Cameron” to 34680.



Graeme Watkins

Graeme chose Coldplay's Clocks, from the band’s second album.

Dave said that Graeme was a fine singer, but that unfortunately there was just something he didn’t get in the performance. Mara agreed. “Don’t panic,” she consoled, and added that she detected problems with the pitching.

Gareth thought Graeme’s performance started well but then deteriorated. Randall pointed out that the four previous contestants had each added some personal dimension to their performances, but that he didn’t get that from Graeme.

Graeme's voting number: phone - 086 2277713 or SMS “Graeme” to 34680.




Thembi Nkosi

Thembi chose “Right Here (departed)” from Brandy’s fifth studio album, Human.

Dave praised Thembi on making a shrewd song choice, and said that out of all the contestants, “you’re displaying the most hunger to win.”

Mara echoed this sentiment. “You’re not here to fool around,” she said. Gareth was impressed with Thembi’s energy. “When you’re on that stage it’s just alive!”. Even Randall was uncharacteristically charitable. “This year we’ve seen the widest range of personalities. I’m sorry someone has to go - I’d like to see you all just keep singing.”

Thembi's voting number: phone - 086 2277701 or SMS “Thembi” to 34680.





Lendel Moonsamy

Lendel performed “Closer”, from Ne-Yo’s third album, Year of the Gentleman.

“You’ve been missing the past couple of weeks. I’m pleased to see you back,” Dave said. Mara also approved, but she cautioned Lendel to “keep pushing that envelope”.

“You were in your depth - not out of your depth!” Gareth praised and Randall said that it was “a very strong performance.” But he cautioned that Lendel also failed to bring his own personality to his song.

Lendel's voting number: phone - 086 2277712 or SMS “Lendel” to 34680.



Pixie Bennett

Last up was Pixie who sang “I’m Outta Love” by Anastacia.

Dave said that he couldn't believe that there are “four tiny little girls with such strong voices” in the Top 8. - which made Mara laugh.

She complemented Pixie on being “full of life”, but said that in her opinion “the guys are kicking butt!”

Gareth praised Pixie for not being afraid to do a wide variety of songs. “And you’re so cute!”

Randall was amused and impressed by Pixie’s glamorous new style. “What happened to the tie-dyed hippie who first came to audition?” he teased.

Pixie’s voting number: phone - 086 2277706 or SMS “Pixie” to 34680.




42 Comments

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 09:08

My money is on sasha lee and cameron! How can she be the only one to not know bout these so called relationships?? I hope thembi doesnt leave, i stil hope lendel leaves...sigh

Renegade
23 Mar 2009 09:17

I think Jason's the ultimate idol! Cameron's good as well. Thembi's also good, but not great.

I have a feeling Lendel will be around still after the vote tonight, Lize or Thembi are who I think will leave.

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 09:36

Agree with you renegade...

Khafo
23 Mar 2009 12:55

Ah Jason, Jason, Jason. He is the winner of idols, for real.

Hope Lendel leaves this time around. Thembi I'll pray for you doll 'til the end of time.

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 13:02

Khafo, she needs votes nt prayers so get voting!

Teeza
23 Mar 2009 15:55

Precisely, Piz

mjj
23 Mar 2009 17:57

Vote Guys please

Brown Shuga
23 Mar 2009 18:30

Sjoe, I can't reply via my laptop!!!! Warns me about a virus so I won't be blogging tonight coz phone blogging is kak if you're home :-( Paralyzer please poke say something! (you know where)

Brown Shuga
23 Mar 2009 18:30

Sjoe, I can't reply via my laptop!!!! Warns me about a virus so I won't be blogging tonight coz phone blogging is kak if you're home :-( Paralyzer please poke say something! (you know where)

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 18:36

BS, i was wondering what ur empty post was about on ur radio article,lol. BS, do u really wana spoil the fantasy?? I was just kidding im not on ur friend list yet,lol! Im so irritated, i cant post on BS's gareth article wit fone...

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:02

Mara dis lize is hottt!

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:02

Mara dis lize is hottt!

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:08

Lendel on radio polls to leave...plz let it be! Sigh...

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:10

Mara's outfit...nee man...mara predicts that graeme wud be evicted, hawu, this is not big brother!

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:13

Why must thembi always be singled out...

mjj
23 Mar 2009 19:14

Piz u confusing me....where are we blogging?

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:17

Are we nt blogging here? Thembi safe safe safe, shame lize is going

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:17

Are we nt blogging here? Thembi safe safe safe, shame lize is going

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:21

Thanx 4 voting 4 thembi!

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:22

This nandos ad is too funny, kwa kwa kwa

mjj
23 Mar 2009 19:24

Lendel is not going home anytime soon..

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:25

Just spit it out...shame lize is too hot 4 this competition! Cam doesnt look impressed!

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:29

Why are they plugging you and huis genoot? I hope thembi is singing nomankanjani (spelling?) nxt week to prove BS wrong! Im loving lize's performance!

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:29

Why are they plugging you and huis genoot? I hope thembi is singing nomankanjani (spelling?) nxt week to prove BS wrong! Im loving lize's performance!

Cande
23 Mar 2009 19:30

BS you aint the only one experiencing that virus problem, everytime i open TVSA it warns me about TROJAN.
Thembi is safe YIPEEE!!!

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:31

Im just gona ignore lendel 4rm now on!!

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 19:33

There is sumthin wrong with TVSA, phone blogging slow! I wonder if some of these obscure blockers do not hav anything to do with it?

mjj
23 Mar 2009 19:44

lol @ Piz......Ja i want her to sing Nomakanjani....but she does not have Mabrrrr's voice.....she should sing a 5FM (cross-over) song......TK, Loyiso Bala, Malaika, etc.......

Tashi
23 Mar 2009 19:50

Hi everyone! - busy doing a test, we're looking into what's up.

Tashi
23 Mar 2009 20:00

Testing again in a different browser but not getting any problems so it's difficult to know what's happening - if it happens again please mail through what it's saying - if you can take a screenshot and mail it it would be great so we see exactly what it's saying.

Cande
23 Mar 2009 20:04

thanx Tash, you're a *.

Brown Shuga
23 Mar 2009 20:23

So Lize is gone? I just got back from gym, it was meant to be an hour-long visit but 30 minutes felt like. Lifetime! I'm so tired! Piz, I thought you guys said no judges on results show, why u talkin about Mara?

mjj
23 Mar 2009 20:39

Because the Judges predict who will be voted out...and Mara said Graeme will be evicted......Mara watches too much Big Brother.......

Tashi
23 Mar 2009 20:40

An update: still looking into things, noticed a picture not behaving as it should too with no explanation - we'll keep investigating.

mjj
23 Mar 2009 20:59

Tashi what problem is that? I wouldn't be surprised if its a Internet Explorer problem.........people should stop using MS' s browser.....

Paralyzer
23 Mar 2009 21:53

Agree with u mjj, i only use firefox,lol! No she musnt sing tk loyiso, i dnt like those! Malaika destiny wud be perfect,lol! Dnt remind me BS bout gym, my stumak muscles (notice how i dnt say abs,lol) are in so much pain,lol

Renegade
24 Mar 2009 08:11

Thembi should sing one of Lira's songs, Feel good would be nice. 

Lol @Paralyzer...I didn't notice that Mara said "evicted".

I like Graeme, but he really need to pull his socks up. As for Lendel, I must keep that autograph, at the rate he's going, maybe it'll be worth something soon!

Teeza
24 Mar 2009 08:35

Anyone remember Graeme's audition song? It was smooth and soulful. This pop rubbish just does not suit him shem. Hope Thembi aces this week. Cammy should do Weeping. Made for his voice. No Steve Hofmeyer please!!! Pix should do Sanibonani by PJ Powers.

CompuNerd
24 Mar 2009 15:22

Im so sad that lize is gne! Next week is should be thembi or pixi, theyr voices irritates me! Gosh she performed that brandy sng so horrible. I think its only the black pple that keeps her in tha show. God she doesnt even look like idol material!!! The winner should be sasha lee or jason

goldii
24 Mar 2009 15:32

Oooh CompuNerd you are such a stirrer. Let it go dude, its just a reality show not the end of the world.

Chill

mjj
24 Mar 2009 17:44

say that again goldii.....i nearly answered him but i won't......anyway...Thembi is singing Mafikizolo - Bhuti ndihamba nawe......i think its a wrong choice, because that song is originally sang by the untalented Nhlanhla Nciza.........

Just for you CompuNerd - Sasha-Lee will be singing Destiny by Malaika.....

Paralyzer
24 Mar 2009 18:55

What mjj? Untalented nhlanhla! Are u looking 4 a fight, wena??lol. I think it's the right choice, 5fm use to play that song as well. Good 4 sasha, top40 song. Computernerd, go vote for the FF+ OR SUMTHIN!


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