Ric Hassani is the technical judge this season. He brings vigour, tenacity, and a fiery passion for good singing. For Ric, self-awareness and the willingness to learn and improve are some of the things it take to win. Ric welcomes disagreements with his fellow judges, and will approach them with grace.

IK is back to host the show, and he's hinting at a major twist in the game. Beyond the excitement, IK wants all the participants to know one thing - their dreams matter. Don't stop believing, because this season could be the one where those dreams take flight!

Armed with his signature spice, 9ice is here, ready to ignite the competition! Participants will be thrilled to hear he has a whole lot of "Yeses" in store. He's on the lookout for dreamers who truly dare to dream, with the passion and talent to back it up.

After Ekwi lures Ezinne and Obinna into spending time with each other, Obinna ruins the moment by making a snide comment about Uche's assault attempt on Ezinne, which triggers her to lash out and end their friendship for good.