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Another point-and-laugh reality show returns and gets off to a good start, with MNET'S 'IDOLS'. Unlike 'The Apprentice' and 'Show me the Mommy', IDOLS producers and presenters are fully aware that we watch in order to laugh AT the people we see on our screens.

Again I am perplexed as to what exactly is going through the minds of these people that truly believe they can sing. For the judges it must be incredible to watch. What is going through these people's minds? And even better when they get angry after being told that they're shit. Like Shane from P.E. Shame, Shane. Shane was told he sucked and basically stormed out. But then we were given a treat. Shane's PARENTS. Oh my God. What an appaling pair! Shane's Mum was a PROPER poppie with perm and such very nice shoulder pads. I'm sure something that she was wearing could be referred to as a 'frock'. I'm also certain she wore a pleated floral skirt. Anyway, Shane's Father was just as good. One of those simple country folk, donning a twead jacket and moustache. One of those thin guys who wear twead jackets and moustaches. Shane stormed out of the room and came flying past his parents, who tottered after him, asking "What heppind Shayne?!". Shane's Dad's eyes were the size of dog's balls when he realised he was being filmed.

"This guys don't know what the fuck they talking abyout", screamed Shane.

"WHAT HEPPIND, WHAT HEPPIND SHANE?!", cried his Mother.

"They don't know what the fucking shit they talking about", yelled Shaners, crying.

I love it when people get so angry and they are so certain of themselves that they purposefully swear - feeling that they can get away with it because they have been so unfairly treated.

"DON'T SWEAR SHANE!", shrieked Shane's Mum

That was my highlight, from Shane's Mother. Please add your strongest rural P.E. accent to that last sentence. Absolute CHAOS!

The main reason I am so happy that IDOLS is back is that Bianca le Grange can get some work. With her self induced American accent, Bianca (and Jacques for that matter) was asked to drive around in a sponsored car and find some talent. The girl she chose never made it past the first round. See you next year, Bianca.

We're happy with Colin Moss. We're actually fine with Gareth Cliff. Randall is manageable. Dave is too sweet. He really feels bad when he has to deny someone passage to the next round. Such a nice guy - he probably went to SACS. But MARA. God, help us! It's amazing how often she reminds us how famous she is, and yet I just had to go to the IDOLS website to get her name. Hmmm, Mara Louw..... Nope! Never heard of her! She's also verging on being racist - keep an eye on that. So if you were struggling to choose someone to not like for the rest of the show, it's waiting for you on a platter - Mara Louw.

Someone called 'Mara' - annoying

Seth Rotherham
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