Idols SA Season 6 took place in 2010, the winner was Elvis Blue and the runner-up was Lloyd Cele. For the first time since the inaugural season in 2002, Dave Thompson was not a member of the judging panel.
Season Summary
| Hosts: | Liezel van der Westhuizen and ProVerb |
| Judges: | Marah Louw, Randall Abrahams, and Gareth Cliff |
| Winner: | Elvis Blue |
| Runner-up: | Lloyd Cele |
| Grand Finale Venue: | Mosaiek Teatro in Fairlands, Johannesburg |
| Grand Finale Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Original Network: | M-Net |
| Start Date: | Sunday 18 July 2010 |
| End Date: | Tuesday 2 November 2010 |
Top 10 contestant Jamie-Lee Sexton had already been a finalist on Idols SA Season 3 under the name Jamie-Lee Blokdyk where she placed 12th.
She is therefore the first Idol contestant worldwide that made the finals on two different seasons.
Accordingly, this was the second season (after Season 5) in which the top 2 contestants were never in the bottom, and (after Season 1) the second in which both finalists were male.
List of Contents
Auditions
Season 6 auditions commenced in Cape Town on Tuesday 6 April 2010 and concluded in Bloemfontein on Saturday 8 May 2010, the three Idols SA judges were supported by a guest judge in every casting city.
Audition dates and venues
| City | Venue | Guest Judge | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | Cape Town International Convention Centre | Zolani Mahola | Tuesday 6 April 2010 |
| Durban | Gateway Shopping Centre | Steve Hofmeyr | Saturday 17 April 2010 |
| Johannesburg | Sandton International Convention Centre | Kahn Morbee | Saturday 24 April 2010 |
| Port Elizabeth | Boardwalk Shopping Centre | HHP | Sunday 2 May 2010 |
| Bloemfontein | Windmill Entertainment Centre | Loyiso | Saturday 8 May 2010 |
Finals
Top 14
The 14 semi-finalists (Top 14 contestants) were revealed on Tuesday 17 August 2010, they consisted of six guys and eight ladies.
They were then split into two groups of seven and instead of warming up their self-confidence in front of a small studio audience, it was straight to the massive Mosaiek Teatro in Fairlands, Johannesburg, where they all performed in front of thousands of fans on a bright new Idols SA stage.
The two contestants who received the least amount of votes from each group were eliminated, the remaining five contestants from each group were then merged to get season 6’s Top 10.
Main Article: Idols SA Season 6 Top 14 Contestants & Their Profiles
Group 1 (22 August 2010)
Guest Judge: Ross Learmonth
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Grobler | “Love Is Gone” by David Guetta | Eliminated |
| S’posh Petshwa | “Doesn’t Mean Anything” by Alicia Keys | Eliminated |
| Sindi Nene | “Hurt” by Christina Aguilera | Advanced |
| Jess Yallup | “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2 | Advanced |
| Pieter West | “Never Gonna Be Alone” by Nickelback | Advanced |
| Boki Ntsime | “Drift Away” by John Henry Kurtz | Advanced |
| Bongi Mthombeni | “The Reason” by Hoobastank | Advanced |
Group 2 (29 August 2010)
Guest Judge: Judith Sephuma
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie-Lee Sexton | “Mercy” by Duffy | Advanced |
| Zintle Mkwela | “Chasing Pavements” by Adele | Eliminated |
| Elvis Blue | “Heaven” by Bryan Adams | Advanced |
| Gail Nkoane | “If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys | Advanced |
| Lloyd Cele | “The Time of My Life” by David Cook | Advanced |
| Adeline Mocke | “When Love Takes Over” by Kelly Rowland & David Guetta | Advanced |
| Funeka Peppeta | “A Moment Like This” by Kelly Clarkson | Eliminated |
Finalists
NOTE: ages stated at the time of contest
| Contestant | Age | Hometown | Voted Off | Spectacular Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Blue | 30 | George | Winner | Finals |
| Lloyd Cele | 28 | Durban | Runner-up | Finals |
| Sindi Nene | 22 | Durban | 26 Oct 2010 | Semi-Final |
| Boki Ntsime | 21 | Johannesburg | 19 Oct 2010 | Unplugged |
| Adeline Mocke | 22 | Cape Town | 12 Oct 2010 | Showstopper |
| Pieter West | 25 | Free State | 12 Oct 2010 | Showstopper |
| Jess Yallup | 22 | Durban | 28 Sep 2010 | Michael Jackson |
| Jamie-Lee Sexton | 22 | Johannesburg | 21 Sep 2010 | Home Brew |
| Bongi Mthombeni | 23 | Johannesburg | 14 Sep 2010 | Disco |
| Gail Nkoane | 25 | Kimberley | 7 Sep 2010 | Pop / Rock |
Top 10 (5 September 2010)
Theme: “Rock / Pop”
Guest Judge: Kahn Morbee
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Elvis Blue | “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry | Advanced |
| Gail Nkoane | “Please Don’t Leave Me” by P!nk | Eliminated |
| Pieter West | “Won’t Go Home Without You” by Maroon 5 | Advanced |
| Adeline Mocke | “Purple Rain” by Prince | Advanced |
| Jamie-Lee Sexton | “Light My Fire” by The Doors | Advanced |
| Boki Ntsime | “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon | Advanced |
| Sindi Nene | “I Kissed A Girl” by Katy Perry | Advanced |
| Bongi Mthombeni | “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi | Advanced |
| Lloyd Cele | “Beautiful Day” by U2 | Advanced |
| Jess Yallup | “Zombie” by The Cranberries | Advanced |
Top 9 (12 September 2010)
Theme: “Disco”
Guest Judge: Tamara Dey
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bongi Mthombeni | “Celebration” by Kool & the Gang | Eliminated |
| Lloyd Cele | “Twist and Shout” by Top Notes | Advanced |
| Pieter West | “Knock On Wood” by Eddie Floyd | Advanced |
| Sindi Nene | “Sweet Dreams” by Beyoncé | Advanced |
| Elvis Blue | “If I Can’t Have You” by Yvonne Elliman | Advanced |
| Adeline Mocke | “Hush Hush; Hush Hush” by Pussycat Dolls | Advanced |
| Jess Yallup | “I Don’t Feel Like Dancin'” by Scissor Sisters | Advanced |
| Boki Ntsime | “Love Stoned” by Justin Timberlake | Advanced |
| Jamie-Lee Sexton | “Murder on the Dancefloor” by Sophie Ellis-Bextor | Advanced |
Top 8 (19 September 2010)
Theme: “Homebrew”
Guest Judge: Tumi Masemola
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Pieter West | “Today” by Jesse Clegg | Advanced |
| Jamie-Lee Sexton | “Save Me” by Clout | Eliminated |
| Elvis Blue | “Destiny” by Malaika | Advanced |
| Adeline Mocke | “Who Painted The Moon” by Nianell | Advanced |
| Boki Ntsime | “Fairytale” by Liquideep | Advanced |
| Jess Yallup | “What He Means” by Just Jinger | Advanced |
| Sindi Nene | “Moments Away” by Mango Groove | Advanced |
| Lloyd Cele | “Push Me To The Floor” by The Parlotones | Advanced |
Top 7 (26 September 2010)
Theme: “Tribute To Michael Jackson”
Guest Judge: Loyiso Bala
| Contestant | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Adeline Mocke | “Black or White” by Michael Jackson | Advanced |
| Jess Yallup | “Earth Song” by Michael Jackson | Eliminated |
| Lloyd Cele | “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson | Advanced |
| Pieter West | “Give In to Me” by Michael Jackson | Advanced |
| Elvis Blue | “Remember the Time” by Michael Jackson | Advanced |
| Boki Ntsime | “They Don’t Care About Us” by Michael Jackson | Advanced |
| Sindi Nene | “Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson | Advanced |
Top 6 (3 October 2010)
Theme: “DJ’s Choice”
Guest Judge: Bongani Nchanga
| Contestant | First Song | Second Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sindi Nene | “I Learned from the Best” by Whitney Houston | “I Drove All Night” by Cyndi Lauper | Saved |
| Elvis Blue | “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen | “Hey Soul Sister” by Train | Safe |
| Lloyd Cele | “Haven’t Met You Yet” by Michael Bublé | “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker | Safe |
| Adeline Mocke | “Stereo Love” by Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina | “Need You Now” by Lady Antebellum | Bottom two |
| Boki Ntsime | “The World’s Greatest” by R. Kelly | “Rosanna” by Toto | Safe |
| Pieter West | “Rockstar” by Nickelback | “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC | Safe |
NOTE: No contestant was eliminated from the competition this week because Sindi Nene who had actually received the least amount of votes was saved by the judges, all six contestants performed again the following Sunday.
Top 6 (10 October 2010)
Theme: “Showstopper”
Guest Judge: Kurt Darren
| Contestant | First Song | Second Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Cele | “Fireflies” by Owl City | “OMG” by Usher | Advanced |
| Sindi Nene | “One Night Only” by Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Anika Noni Rose & Sharon Leal | “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé | Advanced |
| Pieter West | “Dancing in the Dark” by Bruce Springsteen | “You Can Leave Your Hat On” by Joe Cocker | Eliminated |
| Elvis Blue | “Bridge over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel | “Gold Digger” by Kanye West & Jamie Foxx | Advanced |
| Adeline Mocke | “Dance with My Father” by Luther Vandross | “Give It Up to Me” by Shakira & Lil Wayne | Eliminated |
| Boki Ntsime | “When a Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge | “My Love” by Justin Timberlake | Advanced |
Top 4 (17 October 2010)
Theme: “Unplugged”
Guest Judge: Louise Carver
| Contestant | First Song | Second Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Blue | “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong | “Piano Man” by Billy Joel | Advanced |
| Boki Ntsime | “Weeping” by Bright Blue | “A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke | Eliminated |
| Sindi Nene | “A Little Less Conversation” by Elvis Presley | “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera | Advanced |
| Lloyd Cele | “Linkin Park Medley” by Linkin Park | “I’m Yours” by Jason Mraz | Advanced |
Top 3 (24 October 2010)
Theme: “Contestants’ Choices”
Guest Judge: Hip Hop Pantsula
| Contestant | First Song | Second Song | Third Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindi Nene | “Vuli Ndlela” by Brenda Fassie | “Spotlight” by Jennifer Hudson | “You Raise Me Up” by Secret Garden | Eliminated |
| Lloyd Cele | “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz | “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars | “When You’re Gone” by Avril Lavigne | Advanced |
| Elvis Blue | “Broken Strings” by James Morrison | “You Belong to Me” by Bob Dylan | “What About Now” by Daughtry | Advanced |
Top 2 (31 October 2010)
Season 6 Top 2 contestants performed live on Sunday 31 October 2010, the public was given two voting days after which the winner was announced on Tuesday 2 November 2010.
| Contestant | First Song | Second Song | Third Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Cele | “Push Me To The Floor” by The Parlotones | “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars | “Thanks to You” by Lloyd Cele | Runner-up |
| Elvis Blue | “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan | “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen | “Things My Father Said” by Elvis Blue | Winner |
A total of 2,398 962 valid votes were cast in the final, Elvis Blue won with 64% of the votes, defeating Lloyd Cele who only got 36% of the votes.
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