MOTIVATION could not have come at a better time for M-Net reality music show Idols' top 9 contestants than at the Mosaiek Theatre in Fairlands last night.

They got a taste of the kind of stardom that might become theirs if they did well when they shared the stage with nine-time Grammy winner John Legend, who made a guest appearance.

While the other aspirant singers were seemingly on top of their game - inspired by Legend's presence - several contestants, including Nosipho, might want to forget their disastrous performance on the night.

She languished in the bottom half last week - even after she had belted out what many believed to be her best. But after last night's subdued interpretation of the Bruno Mars hit, Grenade, she could be on her way home.

Performing in front of a 3,000-strong crowd, the pressure became evident and cracks started showing during contestants' solo acts.

Like Nosipho, Dominic had a torrid time - trying hard to connect with the song, instead of relying heavily on the chorus, in a rendition of Taio Cruz's popular ditty, Dynamite, which seems to have consigned him to the bottom three for the second week running.

Predictably, acerbic judge Randall Abrahams, said: "I fear you will be in the bottom three again and - should you survive if you keep performing this way - you will be in the bottom three again."

Chloe made a mess, with a fast-paced Paramore's Misery Business. She too will definitely find a spot among the bottom three this week.

The night's best performances were Tshidi, Khaya, Monde, Melissa and Shekhinah.

Voting lines close tonight at 10pm.

- mahlangu@sowetan.co.za

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Aug 13, 2012

candilious

My vote is definately on Tshidi that girl has a voice and she just keeps on bringing it on. My vote is on you girl
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Aug 13, 2012

Eraser

@candilious
My vote is definately on Tshidi that girl has a voice and she just keeps on bringing it on. My vote is on you girl
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yeah dat wht we call natural strong voice..
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Aug 13, 2012

swona

Unathi makes me to hate the show, the drunk female judge was better drunk! she thinks the show is for her to prove a point I dont really know what it is, for she is not a great singer herself! her knowledge of music is not better than mine!
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Aug 13, 2012

candilious

@Eraser indeed natural and last night she just proved that again .I really think she should be crowned our next Idol she really deserves it with her lungs as fresh as that
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Aug 13, 2012

KingMa

Tshidi u are my favourite, i will be voting for you... You really are showing us (young people) that you should never give up...Last year you didnt make the Top 10, you came back this year determined.
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Aug 13, 2012

JUBJUB

I vote for Tshidi...

swona
Unathi makes me to hate the show, the drunk female judge was better drunk! she thinks the show is for her to prove a point I dont really know what it is, for she is not a great singer herself! her knowledge of music is not better than mine!
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I agree with you hey
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Aug 13, 2012

Lehido

Tshidi ROCKS
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Aug 13, 2012

Galfrend

Melissa did it for me, I say go gal!

Shekinah was up there too, so was Tsidi and Monde. Im not sure about Khaya, his voice was shaky ,thought Simphiwe was better. Nosipho,shame that was a disaster.

Loved Legend's perfomance.
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Aug 13, 2012

Cl!ck

Vote for Lefa..

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Aug 13, 2012

SKIZOBANTWANA

TSHIDI....rocks !!!

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