In one of our most surprising Live Results Shows yet, Shekhinah found herself not only in the bottom 2 but also eliminated from the competition after the Judges decided not to use their one and only save for the Season.



There was mixed reaction to the news with some fans shattered by her departure and others hopeful for her future plans and studies.

This is what the fans had to say:

What a great loss
“Oh wow so upset that @shekhinahd left @IdolsSA. I totally love that girl. All the best angel.” - @MinnieDlamini.

“Tear drop:(” - Koena Ms'kay Mokoka.

“I can't believe Shekhinah is gone!” - Roselyn Anza Simerone.

“We will miss you gal.” - @Nthybee.


It was time
“It really was time for her to go, it was dance week and she didn't dance at all and lately she's been singing like she's got tonsillitis.” - Babalwa Badi.

“Let's be honest she wasn’t entertaining, she dragged her voice which made a funny noise! I was starting to forget her.” - @DeePortiaThema.


It’s anyone’s game
“This year's Idols has been a phenomenal Season but today's Episode reminded us that at the end of the day there will be one Idol.” - Zolile Toni Edom.

“Somebody had to go.” - Thorisho Angela Ledwaba.

“Shekhinah is very good but at the end of the day someone has to go home, they are all good guys...very good but then votes spoke.” - Pearl Minkie Semenya.

“There can only be one winner at the end, this is how the show should be! There'll still be more causalities here, there are no holy cows.” - Tugwana Gwalagwala.

“The competition is TOUGH now, so anyone could really go home.” - Mishka Arumugam.

“Ya, goes to show that @IdolsSA is anyone's game:)” - @msizijames.


Judges should have saved her
“The save should definitely have been used on Shekhinah!” - Lara Michelle Douglas.

Shekhinah didn’t deserve to go. She had a unique voice. The Judges should have saved her.” - @Nkamo25.

“Yesterday was the one true opportunity for the Judges to use their save. #Heartbroken.” - @1_Fat_Cat.


Fans should have voted more
“Could have, should have...the Judges could have saved her, but the fans should have voted! She would have never been in the bottom 2 had you voted.” - Jay Kuume.

“I am a very upset viewer. Those who are voting, think before you vote because what happened yesterday wasn’t a good choice. Don’t look at how they can dance but look and what they bring out from the inside.” - Trishaan Coetzee.

So shocked that Shekhinah is leaving the show. Too sad. It’s not the Judges’ fault though. We didn’t vote. :-(“ - @just_tshego.

This is good for her studies
“Shekhinah can now study for trials and her finals.” - Nombuso Shabalala

“That girl has got talent. Leaving Idols won’t take any of that away. What they didn’t tell you is that she leaving so she can pay attention to her studies, it’s exam time.” - Mixerholic Cele


After returning to Idols for a second year in a row, we look back on Shekhinah’s highlights from her Idols experience this year.


Tune into the show on M-Net and Mzansi Magic this Sunday, 9 September at 17:30

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