‘Idols SA’: Lungile Goes Home As Season 19’s Top 9 Is Announced in Latest Episode, Fans Rejoice

‘Idols SA’: Lungile Goes Home As Season 19’s Top 9 Is Announced in Latest Episode, Fans Rejoice

  • Lungile's eviction from Idols SA didn't surprise viewers, as many felt it was long overdue due to her lack of vocal prowess
  • The announcement of the Idols SA top 9 confirmed this sentiment, with Twitter users expressing their astonishment at how she made it to the top 10 despite her subpar singing abilities
  • Social media was abuzz with reactions to Lungile's dismissal, as fans and critics alike shared their thoughts on her performance and the remaining contestants

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Idols SA viewers were not surprised when Lungile was sent packing from the singing competition. Many said it was long overdue because the contestant was not a great vocalist.

'Idols SA' top 9 announced
‘Idols SA’ viewers have shared reactions after Lungile's elimination. Image: @idolssa
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Idols SA top 9 announced after latest episode

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Popular South African singing competition Idols SA is nearing the finale and Mzansi can't wait. This week's elimination seemed to be an obvious one as many Twitter users had already predicted that Lungile was going home.

Many even wondered how she ended up in the top 10 because she is not a great vocalist, as compared to others who have already gone home.

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Following Lungile's dismissal, the remaining contestants are Niikiey, Lungelo, Faith, Nkosi, Thando, Princess, Thabo, Envic and Sena.

SA reacts to the Idols SA top 9

Idols SA Season 19 is full of surprises. Social media users headed to X, formerly known as Twitter to share thoughts on the top 9 and Lungile's dismissal.

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@Emaqwatini said:

"Not surprised by Lungile eviction, it was long overdue.#IdolsSA."

@_Fentsey_ wrote:

"Y’all voted for Lungile so she can prove to us that she can’t sing #IdolsSA."

@MteeRams commented:

"#Idolssa Lungile is in the top 10?? Y'all are p*ssing me off. And she sounds horrible"

@Harajuku_pearl

"Nah, Lungile’s performance??#IdolsSA."

Idols SA Season 19 finale: Singing competition reveals last-ever top 10 amid lukewarm reception from fans

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that the final-ever top 10 of Idols SA have been unveiled in a spectacular live show that featured soulful and vibey performances on Saturday, 2 September 2023, which brought the singing competition closer to the end.

The 10 final contestants of Idols SA are Nkosi, Lungile, Faith, Sena, Niikiey, Envic, Princess, Thabo, Lungelo, and Thando.

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.