Idols SA season 8 Case study

Author : Bridgette Tsheole

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This case study is based on a sample of comments received from

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Background

Each year thousands of hopefuls enter Idols with the hope of becoming the

next South African star. Auditions are held in 3 provinces and people from

all over South Africa are given a chance to audition and prove

themselves…..

Not many are lucky to make it far.

Only 1 person will be crowned South Africa’s next Idol.

What was said?

Where did the conversation take place?

350 comments were posted on social

media platforms:

332

18

Meet the judges

Everyone has their favorite judge and different opinions towards each.

Wooden mic – The funny

Audience

59%

49%

Sentiment

46 118 185

The article that got people talking…

http://www.news24.com/MyNews24/Idols-South-Africa-Glam-Sham-or-Scam-20120704

Some of the comments:

Some of the comments:

Social Media - The 9 Gentlemen

NB: All profiles included are not the contestant's personal accounts but idolsSA accounts

Profiles which have not been included could not be found on Twitter.

Social Media -The 9 Ladies

NB: All profiles included are not the contestant’s personal account but idolsSA accounts

Profiles which have not been included could not be found on Twitter

And the winner is?

Keep watching Idols SA on Mnet or Idols channel 199 on DSTV to

see who will win this season.

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