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Idols SA: Drudges for judges

Written by Hunnybun from the blog Soap City on 14 Jul 2014
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I was looking forward to watching the new season of 'South African Idols'. Unfortunately the first episode didn't do much for talent. However, I was absolutely shocked by the behaviour of the two arrogant, uncouth, nasty judges Randall and Gareth who ridiculed the contestants.

Unathi has my deepest sympathy having to work with them (I'm sure it puts her in a very uncomfortable position). I can't think why these two were employed again, as they were just as irritating

during previous seasons. I cringe to think what Idol judges from the UK or America would think of their behaviour. I suppose the only ones who think they're funny would be themselves!!!!

Actors in this post: Gareth Cliff, Randall Abrahams, Unathi Msengana

Shows in this post: Idols

17 Comments

Ms Opinionated
14 Jul 2014 11:22

LOL i agree most of the contestants were hillarious like the "handover" guy kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! I also think that the way Gareth and Randal behave is part of the entertainment element of the show hence they havent been removed. I like them but Randal tearing the ticket to Sun City in that poor girl's face what uncalled for and mean! He could have just said no hawu!

qaqamba
14 Jul 2014 11:28

Hunnybun sana,
Randal was the worste charector ever, to tear a ticket like tht infront of tht 18yrs old gal was uncalled for and very unproffessionall, i thnk they are just horrible judges, Randall i dont feel any love for him,, i heard tht he is gay but most of my gay frnd are more kind than him,,
we are just watching Idols just for the sake of loving the show otherwise they were too boring yesterday,, Unathi also she is soo dramatic always crying namafinyela wakhe on tv with big lips its very unproffessional.

Ms Opinionated
14 Jul 2014 11:45

Unathi is boring yena shame even when the competition starts getting serious her feedback is never constructive.

Nunumsi
14 Jul 2014 11:47

Randall tearing the ticket to Sun City like that was uncalled for & arrogant and I think that girl could sing they should have given her the opportunity to sing a popular song.

Other comments & laughter I don't mind I take it as part of entertainment bcoz I'm also laughing on my coach on those performances.

Darren24
14 Jul 2014 12:29

Ugh! That was a very disappointing first episode, because they focused too much on the wooden mic contestants than the people who actually made it through. It's supposed to be a singing competition, not a comedy show! They should atleast show everyone who made it through. Also, why are there so many adbreaks!? Usually they only show one or two contestants and then it's another adbreak. This show really needs some help and new judges, or it'll end up just as last season.

Ms Opinionated
14 Jul 2014 12:43

@Darren24 speaking of the last season i think they ddnt create much hype around Musa as they did with Khaya, i find that DSTV ad that announces Khaya as the Idols very weird.

Darren24
14 Jul 2014 13:23

Yeah, even the "where are they now" section they did with Musa wasn't really selling his success. He said that he is currently touring to promote his album, but most people don't even know about the album. Even Zoe is more on TV than he is...

qaqamba
14 Jul 2014 14:11

Darren24,, sana i only listen to Musa single here at wrk on kfm station only(white station people) ,, only few people knw him, but Khaya Mtethwa is all over, even Clash of the choirs they are still calling his name, i thnk ihamba nokuthi wht type of brand ,if u are a pnp no name brand the advertisers they wont advertise your work, but if u are Well knw brand advertising agencies can sell you like hot cakes,,,

i am worried abt Musa, even on his Home town abantu abamazi bazi laabhuti wase tv wayesoloko esithi Thank u, Thank u Thank... they dont hear his music.. funny enough Metro can play Lloyd Cele music and talk abt him but Musa dololo.

Ms Opinionated
14 Jul 2014 14:53

HAHAHAHAHHAHAA QQndigqibelani "laabhuti wase tv wayesoloko esithi Thank u, Thank u Thank"

But i think its up to the promoters to create the hype, they organised a lot of gigs for Khaya after Idols i.e COTC, perfomances on influencial platforms thats what kept his name buzzing. Musa dololo nyani to make things worse they advertise for Idols season 10 even before his album was out *claps. And he is talented u Musa shame

makisto
14 Jul 2014 16:07

Hunnybun my love, I think the first episode went quite well and there was entertainment galore. Imagine if all the judges were like Unathi

Randall for me is one of those judges we love to hate because he likes

the contestants wa bona

I think they are a great team and they are all different which makes the show great to watch. Remember as much as this is a reality show, it still has to be topical entertaining. You would not be writing this if all the judges were sweet, angithi. It's good that we as viewers at home disagree with the judges but that's what makes the show interesting hey. As for me, I am happy with the new season

AmyMx2
14 Jul 2014 20:52

Hello family. I also couldnt believe that Randall tore the ticket in front of that 16 yr old( guys she os 16). But i still love him though. I just loved how they sang along with that go who composed his own song, its called just let me gooooo. I just couldnt stop laughing, even at the guy who said he loves singing country music. I really enjoyed the first episode.

makisto
15 Jul 2014 08:51

Hello family. I also couldnt believe that Randall tore the ticket in front of that 16 yr old( guys she os 16).
That was very mean

Kaysi
15 Jul 2014 10:49

Hunnybun nna I enjoyed the first episode, i especially loved Dr Malinga guy, he cracked me up.
I love Randall and Gareth eish mara Unathi ena ai ke grand ka ena. If we wanna see more of the people who got golden tickets we can watch it on the extra view. At this stage for me it is all about hilarious performances

Nunumsi
15 Jul 2014 11:28

@qq & Ms Op you're exaggerating now or you don't listen to the radio. Metro FM, Kaya FM, Ukhozi FM does play Musa's song I hear it almost everyday.

qaqamba
15 Jul 2014 15:02

hayi suka asizwa nicks thina, krkrkrkrkr,

Nunumsi
15 Jul 2014 15:31

hahahahahahaha qq

qaqamba
15 Jul 2014 15:52

thank u thank thank u, simazi ngalokho thina, u Musa, krkkrkr, seeing him on tv.

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