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Idols

Genres: Music, Reality, Reality Competition
Broadcast on: M-Net, Mzansi Magic, Mzansi Wethu

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Season 18

Channel	Premiere	Finale	TX Time	Episodes
Mzansi Magic	17 Jul 2022	13 Nov 2022	Sundays, 17h30 - 19h00	18
Mzansi Wethu	14 Jan 2023	13 May 2023	Saturdays, 17h30 - 19h00	18

Season 18

The quest to find Mzansi's next Idol begins when Season 16 premieres, promising drama, fashion, tears, triumphs and unforgettable moments.

The theme for this season is "Singing a Different Tune".

The season starts with a new panel of judges: actress Thembi Seete and rapper-producer JR Bogopa join the returning Somizi Mhlongo.

The three will be nurturing and ushering in new talent with judging styles as unique as each of their personalities.

Co-executive producer Tebogo 'ProVerb' Thekisho returns as host for his 13th season.

Winner: Thapelo Molomo

Season 18 Cast

ProVerb

as

Host - Himself

Thembi Seete

as

Judge - Herself

Somizi Mhlongo

as

Judge - Himself

JR Bogopa

as

Judge - Himself

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