It was a result that seemed to shock most people. The Top 4 were reduced to the Top 3 this Tuesday with Tshidi’s departure.

Her fans sent through messages of encouragement and support. We’ve collected a few of them:

@tshiditenyane You've done very well Sis wam...continue...take your place. - Black Coffee.

@tshiditenyane Thank you for sharing your incredible voice & magic with us :) we can't wait to see your next project! #BelieveInMagic - M-Net.

@IdolsSA and there goes another one of my favorites. Another unpredictable night, just shows how we all need to be voting. - LifeFeaturing1D.

@tshiditenyane my heart aches that yo journey with @IdolsSA has ended. follow yo dreams & always believe in yoself. We failed u, not u. - Ndivhuwo Magoro.

Goodbye @TshidiTenyane, @IdolsSa will never be the same without u...what a talent #IdolsSa - Kholofelo Maepa.

Definitely my votes didn't help...sad to see @IdolsSA losing one of its outstanding performers! - Zeeko Muthanyiwa.

@IdolsSA you've done great Tshidi......great is waiting for you out here *muchLove* - Fionah.

Tshidi thanked her fans on Facebook, saying:
I am a champion, and I’m so proud to have made it this far thank you Idols South Africa for helping me build my career, friends and family who helped make this journey a great one my journey has only just begun love you new family. :)

In another post, she said:
Thank u so much to each and every one of u for ur support. Im tuely blessed to have taken this journey with u, its no where near over *smiles*..i love my team.

Have you watched Tshidi’s exit interview?


We wish her only the best for her future and thank her for her contribution to Idols Season 8.

Tune into the show to watch the Top 3 perform on M-Net and Mzansi Magic this Sunday, 23 September at 17:30.

Stay updated with all the Idols' essentials on Facebook and by following @IdolsSA on Twitter.