JOHANNESBURG – Would-be stars gathered in the capital city on Sunday, as the singing competition Idols SA held a round of auditions. The State Theatre in Pretoria was packed to capacity with young hopefuls hoping to win over the judges.

Khaya Mthethwa, who won season eight of the singing competition, was a guest judge. His experience as a contestant saw him empathise with the singers, but without being a pushover.

Well damnnnnn... Ofentse ---- #IdolsSA pic.twitter.com/5woapwWVzE

— Geegee Rantie ---- (@Gigirantie) July 16, 2017

Congrats to all 18, Golden Ticket recipients from Pretoria! Watch #IdolsSA on @DStv Catch Up if you missed out: https://t.co/SALOtLwjFL pic.twitter.com/uvnjYr0wlX

— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) July 16, 2017

Hadassah's bright & happy performance scores her four yeses! Did you love her version of "Love on Top"? https://t.co/o6jb7LNDXi #IdolsSA pic.twitter.com/l3eBsAQyFi

— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) July 16, 2017

#IdolsSA---------- what is Pretoria doing thou pic.twitter.com/shPCu93Pct

— Ayanda Ralombe (@AyandaRalombe) July 16, 2017

I expected things to be bad in Pretoria but I didn't think they will end up to this level #idolssa -------- pic.twitter.com/gJvPXvSPsU

— ZAMA MVULANE® (@zmvulane) July 16, 2017

This episode of Idols SA was an indication of just how many people believe they can sing and who want to win.

Among those who auditioned were returnees, who thought they could convince the judges to give them a second chance.

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