See how some fans reacted to Gareth Cliff’s ‘Idols’ exit

Toni Kusi

Updated on 15^th Nov 2016

South Africa News

Fans react to Gareth Cliff’s ‘Idols’ exit

Gareth Cliff’s unexpected announcement that he is leaving Idols SA after 11 seasons came as a shock to many.

The radio presenter revealed his Idols exit in a Facebook post yesterday.Where he wrote;

South African radio personality, Gareth Cliff is departing Idols SA.

Cliff confirmed his exit via a Facebook post.

“It’s time! After eleven seasons of Idols, it’s time for me to say goodbye,” Cliff wrote on his Facebook account.

“What better way to bring this chapter to a close than a trip to New York and meeting American Idols judge Harry Connick Jr and being on his post-Idols show – ‘Harry’”.

Cliff revealed to fans that he has something up his sleeve for the future.

“What’s next? Watch this space…… #Cliffhanger,” Cliff continued on the Facebook post.

Idols SA fans took to Twitter to voice their reactions to Gareth’s shock exit.

Here’s what they had to say…

What? @GarethCliff you're leaving IdolsSA? I'm so sad. ? ? but I liked Gareth Cliff on IdolsSA.
— Nokuzola Ndwandwe (@ZolaNdwandwe) November 14, 2016

I take it #idolssa are now cancelled? I mean with #garethcliff quitting the show. who remains. no REALLY? Next winner =No credibility!!
— Gato (@Tomcatslogic) November 14, 2016

Idols with out Gareth I can't imagine. Thanks for your professionalism and positive comments over the years
— Zwelandile Betsha (@ZBetsha) November 14, 2016

WTF Gareth are you insane man ?? Who is going to drop some lovely comments? Is this final ? You need a pay ? raise?We can help
— # G O D O B A ! (@ClassicKapmes) November 15, 2016

noooooooooooooooooooo why are you leaving???????? pic.twitter.com/6CQcDJSCvZ
— K_O (@gyi_youngdude) November 14, 2016

we will miss ur , very dry sense of humor , ur charm and fair comment. All the best G. #Entrepreneurexcellence
— Ofentse madzebatela (@Masterzibi) November 14, 2016