In the tense run up to the finale, we chatted to the Top 2 to find out why each of them deserves the title.

In a twist, we asked Melissa why Khaya should take the win and we also asked Khaya why Melissa should emerge victorious.

“The reason I think she would make a proper Idol is because, firstly, she is grounded and she knows who she is. She is focused on her career, she loves music and is passionate about what she does,” Khaya asserts.

Watch the video to find out what else he has to say:


Melissa coyly admits that she is a fan of “Khaya’s amazing , amazing voice,” as she puts it. “I think Khaya deserves to win because he has that star quality, that X-factor and he works hard. He got the look, he is superhot and people go crazy when it comes to Khaya,” she says.

Find out what else she has to say:


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