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The long-running singing reality competition show Idols SA is coming to an end in South Africa.

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The upcoming 19th season of Idols on Mzansi Magic will be its “farewell season”, giving hopeful South Africans one last chance to audition for the show.

Idols started 21 years ago in 2002 on the M-Net channel.

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The judges in the final edition of the competition are entertainer Somizi Mhlongo, musician and producer JR Bogopa and actress and singer Thembi Seete.

ProVerb will once again host and produce the show.

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Auditions for the final season of Idols SA will start on Sunday, 12 February 2023.

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It's happening! #IdolsSA season 19 is the final one. Do you think you have what it takes? Watch this space for more! 👌🎤 @ProVerbMusic pic.twitter.com/cCZSUo5Svw

— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) February 5, 2023

In the 18 seasons to date, there have been eight female winners, nine male winners and joint winners in 2009 (Season 5).

IDOLS SA WINNERS

Season 1 – Heinz Winckler

Season 2 – Anke Pietrangeli

Season 3 – Karin Kortje

Season 4 – Jody Williams

Season 5 – Jason Hartman / Sasha-Lee Davids

Season 6 – Elvis Blue

Season 7 – Dave van Vuuren

Season 8 – Khaya Mthethwa

Season 9 – Musa Sukwene

Season 10 – Vincent Bones

Season 11 – Karabo Mogane

Season 12 – Noma Khumale

Season 13 – Paxton Fielies

Season 14 – Yanga Sobetwa

Season 15 – Luyolo Yiba

Season 16 – Zama Khumalo

Season 17 – Berry Trytsman

Season 18 – Thapelo Molomo

Season 19 – ?