Randall Abrahams
Randall Abrahams | |
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| Born | Randall Abrahams 26 July 1969 |
| Nationality | South African |
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| Education | University of Cape Town (BA Hons) |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
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| Television | |
| Presenting career | |
| Show | Idols SA (2002–2022)[2] |
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| Time slot | 2:00:00 |
| Show | SA's Got Talent (judge)[1] |
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| Time slot | 1:00:00 (incl. commercials) |
| Writing career | |
| Period | 2003 |
| Subject | Music industry |
| Notable works | Spinning around |
Randall Abrahams (born 26 July 1969), is a South African TV personality, author and radio presenter best known for adjudicating the Idols South Africa (2002–2022) where he gained the nickname "The Bad Judge". He was with the show for the first 17 seasons.[2][3]
In February 2022, the producers of Idols South Africa released a statement saying that Abrahams would not return as a judge.[3]
In May 2022, Abrahams was appointed as the chief executive officer of Primedia Broadcasting, but resigned in August 2023 to take up a new position as a group executive for digital solutions at Telkom South Africa.[4]
Abrahams also served as a managing director for the Universal Music Group in South Africa.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "SA's Got Talent". www.tvsa.co.za. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ a b "About Idols SA judge Randall Abrahams". Mzansi Magic, DStv. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ a b Madibogo, Julia. "Idols SA bids farewell to Randall Abrahams and Unathi Nkayi". Citypress (Press release). Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Former Idols judge and media guru Randall Abrahams appointed CEO of Primedia". Independent Online. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2023.
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