Fan favourite: Is Kelly Khumalo replacing Somizi on ‘Idols SA’?
Social media users expressed that singer and reality star Kelly Khumalo will be the best suited replacement for media personality, Somizi Mhlongo on Idols SA following the latest episode broadcasted on Mzansi Magic on Sunday 8 August at 17:30.
SOMIZI STEPS DOWN FROM ‘IDOLS SA’
On Friday 6 August, Multichoice announced that Somizi will be taking “taking some time off” until the abuse allegations made against him by his estranged husband, Mohale Motaung, have been dealt with.
Mohale Motaung claimed that Somizi has been physically abusive towards him, sabotaged his career opportunities and relationship with the Fergusons and more. Somizi responded to the claims confirming that the estranged couple will be getting a divorce and denied all the allegations made against him.
Since then Somizi has been losing work. The SABC announced that he will be “taking some time off” from his radio gig on Metro FM.
“The SABC can confirm that @METROFMSA management met with Mr. Somizi Mhlongo and he has requested to take some time off from work. Management has granted Mr. Mhlongo permission to do so,” wrote SABC on Twitter.
This was followed by a mutual agreement to step down from the judging panel on Idols SA until the abuse allegations are resolved.
“M-Net and Somizi Mhlongo met to discuss his role on Idols in light of the allegations made against him. We have reached a mutual agreement that Somizi Mhlongo will take some time off to deal with his personal circumstances until this matter has been resolved,” said MultiChoice in a statement.
It seems that Bathu, a sneaker company that collaborated with Somizi has also called it quits with the media personality following the abuse allegations.
ALSO READ: #MohaleConfessions: Somizi and the Fergusons, cheating and more…
TWEEPS WANT KELLY KHUMALO TO REPLACE SOMIZI
While the first few episodes of the season had four candidates to pick from, Tweeps seem to think singer Kelly Khumalo would make the best fit to join Randall Abrahams and Unathi Nkayi on the judging panel.
A Twitter user stated that Kelly Khumalo does not just make music, she “is” music.
Kelly Khumalo would make the perfect judge on Idols.
— Amke(@amukelani_02) August 9, 2021
@IdolsSA please do the right thing and give the Idols Job to @KellyKhumaloZA…. Kelly Khumalo the best vocalist in SA. Can we have a real singer as a judge for once…
— Boobsie(@favoritehun) August 8, 2021
Although Tweeps think Kelly Khumalo is the best suited replacement for Somizi, they also feel like his flamboyant personality makes the show as his “energy” is unmatched.
No idols without #Somizi we will not Watch #IdolsSA
— TheBlackFeminist (@Amy10904974) August 8, 2021can the respective team review this because it's going to be such a mess… You can replace a person but you Can't Replace ENERGY! #Somizi energy on idols is unmatched… Hope you come back from your leave @somizi
Atleast we still have 2 weeks with Somizi
— Womanist (@KediWaNnete) August 8, 2021#IdolsSA
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