List of musicians who are candidates in replacing Somizi as IdolsSA Judge
Not so long ago Somizi saw himself trending for the wrong reasons. The media personality was implicated in abuse allegations by his estranged husband Mohale. In the wake of these daring allegations, Somizi has seen himself having a fallout with almost his business partners. SABC and Metro FM were the first to part ways with the media personality.
In the wake of the fallout, Multichoice released a statement on Friday, 6 August confirming that media personality Somizi Mhlongo will be taking “taking some time off” until the abuse allegations made against him by his estranged husband, Mohale Motaung, have been resolved.
Mohale Motaung accused his husband of physically abusing him, sabotaging his career opportunities, and revealed an “arrangement” about their s.e.x life. Somizi denied all the allegations made against him but confirmed that he will be getting a divorce. Multichoice also released a statement confirming that Somizi will be stepping down from his role on the judging panel of Idols SA.
The broadcasting company stated that Somizi will still appear on pre-recorded episodes until 22 August. So, who will replace Somizi in the episodes to follow? There have been four guest judges for this season so far. Could one of them take Somizi’s spot?
List of musicians who are candidates in replacing Somizi as IdolsSA Judge
Here is a list of the four most tipped musicians set to replace Somizi.
PRINCE KAYBEE
Season 17 of Idols SA kicked off in July with Prince Kaybee as the guest judge, following his performance of Gugulethu on the Idols SA stage in the previous season. Prince Kaybee is a well-established DJ and producer and knows his way around the music and entertainment industry, but would he make a good replacement for Somizi?
NTOKOZO MBAMBO
Gospel singer Ntokozo Mbambo was the next guest judge and Tweeps were very impressed with her singing and judging, some even said she stole the show.
RINGO MADLINGOZI
Ringo Madlingozi is a singer, songwriter, record producer and member of the National Assembly of South Africa. Tweeps thought he made a good judge on the show and he should be given a permanent position.
ZWAI BALA
Kwaito and gospel musician Zwai Bala was next to the test waters at the judging panel and Tweeps were neutral about judging skills. While one Tweep mentioned that Zwai Bala could be Somizi’s replacement, another thought he was annoying.