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AIMING HIGH: Sihle Ndaba performing during the Idols top 18 for a spot in the top 10 at the Soweto Theatre. Insert: Randal Abrahams giving advice.

 Sowetan makes a choice of the top contestants we think will make it to the top 10 

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Special guest stars, award-winners Zahara, Zakes Bantwini and Arno Carstens will give heart-pounding performances at the sold-out event at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani on Sunday.

Eight contestants - four males and four females - with the least number of votes will fall by the wayside during a 90-minute spectacular live show at the theatre.

Sowetan makes a choice of the top contestants we think will make it to the top 10.

Best females

Tshidi Tenyane deserved a standing ovation for her Jennifer Hudson And I'm Telling You rendition. She reduced the audience to tears.

Nosipho Mngomezulu gave a great performance that would probably get many votes with Aretha Franklin's anthem, Respect.

Sherkinah Donnel has a powerful voice for a 17-year-old. She is a top-position contender.

Maryke Buffel has a good voice and a great stage presence. She is the one to beat in this competition. She sang Aretha Franklin's Rock Steady with fierceness.

Females heading home

Thabisa Mhlakulwana has had a torrid time since the theatre phase. She has not lived up to the expectations of the judges. During the theatre phase, she missed lyrics in her solo performance.

Sihle Ndaba panicked as an opening act, singing Katy Perry's Firework. She lost the grip of the song and the chorus let her down.

Melissa Alison, who has been consistent throughout the theatre phase, lost her spark on Sunday. She lost focus concentrating on her dance moves.

Candy Mosoma's rendition of Lady Gaga's Edge Of Glory was not well received. Though theatrical, it could prove to be her downfall. Even Gareth Cliff thought her performance was 'sterile'.

Best of the males

Khaya Mthethwa, the most talked-about contestant at the moment, has attracted 17000 followers on Twitter. The pressure is on him. He has a solid foundation and is tipped to make it to the finals.

Simphiwe Gwegwe stamped his authority. His hunger to make it through into the final stages remains unquestionable. His rendition of Angel was touching.

Monde Msuthwana, the oldest contestant, is a natural soul crooner and has endeared himself to the audience. Ladies love him and this will work to put him on top in thecompetition.

Dominique Neill, though playful, is a dark horse and poses a serious threat.

Obakeng Ramaboa's strength is his unique, husky voice. He has had a good run in the competition and he did well with Lemar's If there's any justice.

Males heading home

Dumi Masilela, singing Sexy love by Ne-Yo, should have known that this was a singing competition. He missed an opportunity to showcase his vocal ability.

Jean Huiseman was completely lost while singing Love the one you're with by Stephen Stills.

Treasure Mushwana was all over the place and might be end of the road for him coupled with a bad song choice by Mike Posner that may just work against him.

Emotions are high and social networks abuzz, with Twitter and Facebook used as platforms to canvas support for the remaining contestants.

The question remains, have they done enough to earn the coveted, yet elusive, top-ten spot.

- mahlanguba@sowetan.co.za

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Jul 27, 2012

DAWANA

i am team Maryke Buffel this girl is so sexy nkare nka modira the whole night...
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Jul 27, 2012

Galfrend

My best female, Tsidi, Maryke,and Sherkinah...loved sihle but she disappointed

Males - Simphiwe my number 1,followed by Khaya, the guy who sang "when a woman loves" by r kelly
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Jul 27, 2012

Galfrend

I think we are finally having a black winner this year. The competition is tough!!
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Jul 27, 2012

melza

Khaya all the way!
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Jul 27, 2012

Ziwamo

Monde Msuthwana's voice and perfomance was way below par, u cant sing all nite long , by Lionel Ritchie all the times, I will give him a no, and that will pave away for him ti leave
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Jul 27, 2012

masende

RANDEL IS A D!CK,KHAYA WAYA - WAYA
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Jul 27, 2012

Chichima

This year's talent its so overwhelming..mY top 5 1.khaya,2.maryke,3.Tsidi,4.Monde 5.between siphiwe and sherkina
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Jul 27, 2012

Mellow

Oohhhh Candy you really disappointed me girl am just lost for words

My best females
Tshidi Indeed you deserve a standing ovation, you rock girl
Sherkinah Dynamite and small packages hhmm your it girl
AND Maryke damn girl

My best males
Khaya Khaya Khaya Khaya just smooth
Obakeng oohhh there's just something in that husky voice of yours
Simphiwe
And Monde

Whats wrong with Dumi oohhh dude is sooo arrogant haaibo well hopefull he'll be going home
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Jul 27, 2012

MarryMeNow

if voting was that simple, then Morgan Shingarai would be president of Zim and Zille president of SA. there will be suprises on Sunday, because i know some people dont vote but talk a lot. Chloe will win this Idols.
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Jul 27, 2012

Chichima

I don'T undestand why Thabs made it to the top 18 when other contestent where exed for forgetting the lyris..i think the girl with red hair was robbed,she should have made it to the top 18..


Best wooden mic..if i was a salad i will be a chakalaka,that girl is crazy
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