The pressure is on as Idols SA season 18’s top 10 is announced in a spectacular live show of emotive performances
After two weeks of stellar performances from the top 12 and over 7.5 million viewer votes garnered, the Idols SA season 18 top 10 has been decided. They are: CeeJay, Kabelo, Lerato, Mpilwenhle, Noxolo, Nozi, Tesmin-Robyn, Thapelo, Ty Loner, and Zee. Na rrowly missing out were Hope and Nandi. Opening the live show was Mpilwenhle performing Amanda Black’s hit Kahle , to unanimous praise from the judges. Somizi Mhlongo said: “You are living your name: impilo yinhle. You deserve to be where you are.” JR Bogopa added: “Clearly, South Africa did not make a mistake. You were born for that stage.” Next to be announced was Thapelo, who sang Celine Dion’s classic All By Myself . The judges were happy with his performance, with Thembi Seete saying: “I know why Mzansi is falling in love with you – it’s because you are yourself. The approach you took to the song was perfect for you.” Tesmin-Robyn sang Moneoa’s More Than You , getting a lukewarm response from the judges. Somizi ca