Idols SA S16

There’s a lot to look forward to in the latest season of South Africa’s most-watched reality show. For starters, contestants were allowed to enter the show online if they couldn’t make it to one of the audition cities, which has unearthed a wealth of talent we might not otherwise have got to see. It has also seen the highest number of golden tickets being handed out, which means the contestants’ singing talent has gone through the roof this year.

Mzansi’s favourite judges – Somizi, Unathi and Randall – as well as beloved host ProVerb are all returning to our screens, and they’ll be joined by guest judges Cassper Nyovest, DJ Zinhle, Buhle from The Soil and Dr Tumi.

But as we all know, the most important thing about Idols is the emotion, laughter and passion we get from watching the show’s contestants as they make their way closer and closer to becoming the grand prize winner and making their dreams come true. And even amid the coronavirus pandemic, and in lockdown, that’s what the show will be all about.

The first episode became available on DStv Now on Sunday, 2 July 2020, and new weekly episodes land every Sunday on Mzansi Magic at 17:00.