Yes, I was drunk! Mara
Idols judge Mara Louw has admitted on radio that she was drunk at the taping of Idols on Friday, after initially attributing her errant behaviour to medication.
On Monday Louw vehemently denied she was under the influence but yesterday she came clean during an interview with John Robbie on Radio 702.
Even M-Net was at pains to defend her and said Louw was disoriented because of pain medication, which she was taking due to a broken bone in her foot.
"That affected her seriously because she was exhausted," said M-Net's Lani Lombard.
But yesterday M-Net issued a statement saying they were disappointed with Louw's irresponsible behaviour.
"M-Net does not allow crew members, cast and presenters on any set to consume alcohol prior to a show. It is against our code of conduct and could lead to disciplinary action," it said.
On Monday Robbie's show was inundated with calls from listeners insinuating that Louw was drunk, after she appeared to be confused during the show.
She even uttered the F-word and also refused to comment on contestant Adeline Mocke's performance.
Louw made an about-turn yesterday, saying she was given a Red Bull and Vodka by fellow judge Gareth Cliff.
She was also on pain medication and that did not mix well.
She apologised to 702 listeners for her actions.
Cliff said on Twitter Louw could not claim to be the victim all the time.
"Adults must take responsibility for their actions. She's like Paula Abdul," he tweeted.
Asked for a comment, Louw told Sowetan she did not talk to newspapers.
"I do not want to be misquoted. What I said on radio is what I am still saying . No comment."
Baleli
I have finally understood the statement that "to be an adult is optional but ageing is compulsory". A lot of people have aged in years but they are nowhere near attaining adulthood.Report Abuse
Qualin
hahahhaahhaah, what a joke, hahahahhahaha, drunk on t.v i was wondering wtf is up with her, hahahahahhaaha this country is going from bad to worst.Report Abuse
Joseng
I dont beliv this, i respected the woman, indeed wonders never end, she was drunk live on M-NET, what a stunt she pulled there.Report Abuse
Matodzi
Now I understand why the ANC and the government wants the media tribunal, in the interview she said she had one red bull with a shot of vodka and she also took strong medication/pain killers that made her drowsy for her broken toe. That can hardly be classified as being drunk....So Zenoyise Madikwa stop sensationalising maan....Report Abuse
CheeseBoy
I didn't see it but if alcohol does that to her she might just consider quiting.As an idol judge she defeats the statement 'as sobber as a judge' how is anybody supposed to trust her judgment when it is clouded by alcohol and "medication"
If she is not medically fit to be a judge then why not give her time away to recover?
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CheeseBoy
Some of us might not take Idols seriously but there are a lot of youngsters out there whose lives depend on it. It is their passion and she is making a mockery out of the whole event.Report Abuse
Makhosini
I have lost all respect for some of the idols judges. Their comments are insensitive, patronising and have this attitude that they know everything.Report Abuse