With Nosihe's elimination, the top 7 pulled out all stops and blew the judges and fans away with their electrifying performances.
|||The opening to the Show-Stopper night by the top 8 set the tone to an electrifying night - as expected.
The excitement was short-lived as one of the contestants had to bow out early on the show.
Another SA Idol voting record of 6.4 million was logged this week, which saved all the men, leaving the three females contestants at risk. Luck, or votes in this case, were not on Nosihe Zulu's side as she had to be excluded from the show; leaving only two ladies to compete against five men.
After the terrifying eliminations were over, the top seven took to the stage and pulled out all the stops; bells and whistles.
Last week's favourite Terra Cox did it again with Rihanna's Love on the Brain. He had the crowd on their feet cheering for him.
Whether Terra wins #IdolsSA or not he's a winner. Where can I buy his album already? What a wonderful find this year. 👏👏👏
— Eusebius McKaiser (@Eusebius) October 16, 2016
Gareth thought it was a very powerful performance.
"I was blown away by your singing and I found it difficult to look away and that is the key to tonight's theme."
Somizi commended Terra's zeal to win and that he remained humble after every great performance thus far.
Unathi didn't cry (this time) but thought he was a productions dream.
Noma Khumalo sang Beyoncé's 'Sweet Dreams'. Somizi, Unathi and Gareth were thoroughly impressed, saying she "kept it together and outshined the dancers".
Gareth even went as far as betting all he has that Noma will be here next week.
BEST performance by Tira but Noma Still takes the cake #IdolsSA
— RSA Min of Sport (@MbalulaFikile) October 16, 2016
Randall, on the other hand, sang a different tune, saying there were moments where she doubted herself and lost her spirit, regardless of her beautiful voice.
Bevin Samuels sang a Michael Jackson jam, Rock with You, and Somizi this time was the only one who wasn't impressed saying that the challenge of dancing and singing at the same time was his downfall.
Keegan Martin sang Usher's 'Hey Daddy'. Need I say more?
Lucia Jakeni went local with Destiny by Malaika, which got mixed reviews, as did Thami Shobede's rendition of Neyo's Closer.
Noma and Lucia are our only hope of a Female winner. Cuz honestly...ANOTHER guy?! Haai. 😕 #IdolsSA
— Boity Thulo (@Boity) October 16, 2016
Tebogo Louw closed the show with Treasure from Bruno Mars. His mic went silent once or twice but that did not kill his fire.
"Three years of rejection were worth that very moment on stage," he said. His performance got him great reviews on his movements and vocals.
Dropping 10 votes for Tebogo tonight. He was fantastic! Such ease! He's never looked better #IdolsSA 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
— Azania (@Azania_) October 16, 2016
All in all, the top seven performed their hearts out and hope to make it to the top six down to the number one spot, as voted by you.
Back-to-back guest performances by Du Boiz, Riky Rick, Nasty C and Gigi Lamayne wowed the crowd.
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