Right, so Durban Idols auditions confirmed something a lot of us knew already – that Dr Tumi is a wonderful dude!
Dr Tumi noticed the attention and a mention of his sincere tears – and responded:
Just short of a year ago, Idols season 12 runner-up Thami Shobede passed away. Our first auditionee, Bruce Mr. Music, paid tribute to the performer, who he said had helped him out on his singing journey. And it was fitting one.
And it led to an outpouring of tributes to the fallen Idol:
Finally, the talent! Durban really shone this year:
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