Idols South Africa 5 Finale Song Choices

And judging by the line-up, fans are in for some phenomenal performances. In the show that will reunite the Idols Top 10, viewers can expect some foot-stomping collaborations between these former contestants, as well as three performances each from their Top 2. As if this weren’t enough of a treat, there will also be a special guest appearance from last season’s winner – Jody Williams, as well as a very unique former Theatre Phase contestant.

Jason and Sasha Lee are already vying for votes, as voting lines opened on Monday night (27 April) and will remain open until the live broadcast of the show on Sunday, 3 May. Which of the following songs will secure one of them the coveted title of South Africa’s next Idol?

Jason: “Great Heart” by Johnny Clegg (his Top 10 favourite)
“With a Little Help from my Friends” by The Beatles (the judges’ Top 10 favourite)
“Break The Silence” Jason’s first single, if he wins the competition

Sasha Lee: “Bleeding Love” by Leona Lewis (her Top 10 Favourite)
“Mamma Mia” by ABBA, remixed by Black Sweden (the judges’ Top 10 favourite)
“True Believer” Sasha Lee’s first single, if she wins the competition

The winner’s new single will be available for download on the Nokia Music Store immediately after the show. Visit www.nokiamusicstore.co.za to download this future hit.

Of course, the night would not be complete without honouring the recipient of this season’s ‘Wooden Mic’ award. Every year, the show honours the best of the worst – that season’s worst audition from the original audition phase around the country, as voted for by viewers. Fans have been voting on the M-Net website for their favourite ear-splitting performance and the winner will be announced on the show.

M-Net viewers will also be able to tune into a live Carte Blanche interview with the winner from the venue directly after the show at 19:00.

With only a few days to go, here is a reminder of how fans can vote for their 2009 Idol:

1) SMS the name of the contestant to 34680 (cost: R2 per SMS). Maximum of 100 votes allowed from one SMS number.

2) Landline to Idols telephone number (Std VAS rates apply. Calls cost R2.02 p/m.). Maximum of 100 votes allowed from one landline number.

3) Cell phone calls to Idols telephone number (Std VAS rates apply. Calls cost R2.02 p/m.). Maximum of 100 votes allowed by means of cell phone calls from one number.