Not everyone will make it to the top on Nigerian Idol. Sadly for these dreamers they didn't emerge victorious in the song battle in theatre week. It's heartbreaking but sorry guys, your Idol journey ends here.

The heat is on (and some dreams are shattered) as Nigerian Idol faces its biggest elimination round ever. From a starting pool of 72 talented contestants, only 20 will survive the brutal theatre week cuts. Who will make the final cut, and who will see their Nigerian Idol journey come to a heartbreaking end?

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.

Imoh confronts Chief Julius about Osagie's return and explains why he got into a fight with him, while Nosa learns she now has to run all her ideas by Imoh. Meanwhile, Idia wants to end the affair with Imoh, but he's not ready to let go.