IDOLS SA has returned for its 17th season.
The first episode kicked off on Sunday, 11 July.
It started with contestants who auditioned online and were selected to sing for the judges.
The successful episode saw 20 golden tickets being given away.
Popular DJ Prince Kaybee graced the show as the guest judge for the day.
The usual judges Unathi Nkayi, Somizi Mhlongo and Randall Abrahams spoke about what people can expect from this season.
The first contestant, Linathi, opened the show with a bang and got the first golden ticket.
There was also 30-year-old Berry, who is a second time lucky contestant. She made it to the top 30 ten years ago. Berry said she wants to go far this year.
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Somizi was impressed by her rendition of The Greatest Showman’s Never Enough and she got a golden ticket. Prince Kaybee said she was the most experienced singer of the day. Lunathi, Berry and the other 18 contestants will go to theatre week.
People on social media were happy about the return of this season of Idols.
Twitter user Zenande wrote: “Idols SA is back! Season 17. Let’s go! I’m marking the register tonight, like if you’re watching.”
“Welcome back #idolssa. For a moment I forgot all the drama and stresses our country faces,” wrote Minnie Hazel on Twitter.
Gospel singer Ntokozo Mbambo has been announced as next week’s guest judge.
