Breaking News: Viggy calls it a Quit.

Last Night we had a double dose of some truly excellent performances as the Top 5 Idols SA contestants vied for a place in the Top 4 by singing two songs each. The first performances were cover songs, which are now available on iTunes.  In the second half of the show, the contestants paid homage to US super-producer and songwriter Timbaland.

It’s getting tougher and tougher to predict who will be eliminated next as the contestants continue to bring their A-game to the stage. Idols SA is known for its twists turns and surprises, Last night’s episode was rather disappointing especially to many fans who had hope in the Qwabe Twins, Viggy and Virginia.

Micayla

Last night's first performer was Micayla Oelofse, who was back in top form as she sang Lights by Ellie Goulding, and went to perform Justin Timberlake’s Until the End of Time. Randall Abrahams said she had redeemed herself, but encouraged her to try other styles. Unathi Nkayi, however, believed both performances were solid, while Somizi Mhlongo said she had all the makings of a superstar, but just needed to add some chutzpah to her performances.

Nolo

Nolo Seodisha performed Letta Mbuli’s Ngiyabuza and Timberlake’s What Goes Around Comes Around. Reaction to his performances was mixed, with the judges  saying he misinterpreted the lyrics of the first song, but redeemed himself with his second performance.

Sneziey

Sneziey Msomi was next and the judges could not give her enough praise for her performances. Her renditions of a fairly unknown Black Sheep by Gin Wigmore and Drunk in Love by Beyonce were spectacular. The judges were unanimous – she had stolen the show. Somizi said she oozed confidence and topped his praise with a Whoo Shem!

Luyolo

Luyolo Yiba impressed the judges with his second performance of Timberlake’s Cry Me a River, while they were not so convinced with his first performance – Learn to Love Again by Lawson. Randall called that performance a Sunday snooze fest, though Unathi was content that Yiba had redeemed himself. Somizi was confident he had secured his place in the Top 4, thanks to his first performance. 

Viggy

The last performer of the evening, Viggy Qwabe, so killed her performance of One Republic’s Too Late to Apologize, that there was barely any mention of her rendition of Amanda Black’s Sinazo. The judges were impressed with her fighting spirit, withencouraging her to continue till the end. Randall said her second performance had saved her. 

Viggy & Virginia

Of course, the evening was not without its emotional upsets as we said goodbye to one of our twins, Virginia Qwabe. With word on the streets that Viggy has pulled out of the competition, what's going to happen next?? Apparently Viggy cannot handle being apart from her sister and decided to put her dreams on hold for her sister. 

After lengthy discussions, Viggy who still remained in the Idols competition post last night's elimination has decided to exit the competition. Idols SA would like to wish both Viggy Qwabe and Virginia Qwabe all the best in their career as they are both extremely talented.

The Qwabe twins, their family, production company and channel met after the show last night to formalise Viggy’s decision.

“Mzansi Magic would like to advise all Idols fans to note that all voting lines have been closed for this round and there will be no elimination in the upcoming episode” Said Philly Kubheka HOD PR & Publicity Local Entertainment Channel.