Here is one photo from the contestants on one of the Four Days in the qeues at Wanders Stadium
Here is a transcript from Top Billing regarding the JHB/Gauteng auditions:
Johannesburg 8 - 11 June
My Top Billing Dream hits Joburg
The Bidvest Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg played host as the venue for the final leg of the My Top Billing presenter search.
Such is the buzz that the competition has stirred, the queues started as early as 10pm on Thursday night, some contestants having slept in their cars and the stadium bathrooms to get ahead in the queue. Hundreds of people lined the street on Friday 8th June to get the chance to audition.
Top Billing presenters Janez Vermeiren, Ursula Chikane, Lorna Maseko and Sinazo Yolwa made up part of the preliminary judges panel, while previous presenter search winner Simba Mhere roamed the crowds taking photos, signing autographs and giving advice.
“Very cold conditions in Joburg didn't scare off those wishing to make their Top Billing dream a reality,” said Janez, “All gave it their best shot but at the end of the day only a lucky few were good enough for the callback phase.”
The Joburg auditions were an eye-opening experience for Ursula: “Seeing all those eager, young (and a few older) faces so badly wanting a slice of the Top Billing dream was amazing. It brought home the reality of the show's impact on viewers throughout the years. I'm overwhelmed by the courage shown by the most nervous candidates and the determination of those who came from as far afield as Botswana, Malawi and Zambia.”
After four days of intense auditions, 75 of the best went through to committee callback which featured Janez, Ursula and Lorna as judges. From here, the group was cut down to 25 for the final judging stage with Top Billing Executive Producer Patience Stevens, presenter Jeannie D as well as comedian and Nedbank ambassador Eugene Khoza.
The Joburg leg of the auditions saw some real talent, with an overall feeling of satisfaction from the judges.
“The presenter search in Johannesburg was beyond amazing,” said Top Billing presenter Lorna, “It's been really heartwarming to hear how Top Billing inspires people to dream. We saw the most people since we started in Bloemfontein, many hopefuls gearing for their Top Billing dream. Good luck to the top 10!”
The Top 100 in the Country was also just released Today:
Bloemfontein:
0089- Masego Bopalamo
0016- Veronica Neves
0024- Tshegofatso Manche
0035- Helen Namponya
Durban:
0239- Londiwe Ndaba
0244- Ilza Oosthuizen
0251- Fiso Mazibuko
0259- Charles Dlamini
0271- Zukiswa Ndimande
0273- Sanobar khan
0284- Zabalazile Simbine
0285- Lendel Moonsamy
0287- Sholene Ramdass
0309- Jessica Nkosi
0320- Zandile Dladla
0321- Ross Couper
0329- Pubern Padayachee
0333- Lungile Tembe
0337- Nobuhle Khumalo
0347- Shraddha Haribhah
0350- Mthoko Shange
0380- Nongcebo Mckenzie
0400- Fezeka Mbona
0405- Zama Mtshali
0416- Noxolo Nzoza
0472- Lungelwa Kanyile
0447- Sazi Nzama
0458- Lauren Wallet
0464- Sisanda Ngundze
0479- Nkanyiso Msiya
0490- Kerusha Kirsten
0502- Nhlahla Mdletshe
0505- Karene Bareytenbach
Port Elizabeth:
0529- Mso Shalom Khandanisa
0537- Nondo Nyembezi
0676- Zinathi Gquma
0717- Bradley Goldman
0757- Zizipho Jonas
Polokwane:
0803- Nomndeni Nkabinde
0821- Phetolo Lemekoana
0835- Marche Grobler
0862- Babalwa Rasane
0877- Mpho Moutlana
0890- Nkhondeni Ramagwede
Cape Town:
0931- Greg Kriek
0936- Lynelle Kenned
0949- Roxanne Kalie
0998- Lorenzo Arendse
1024- Kim Syster
1034- Ashleigh Burton
1056- Tefelo Tsheole
1111- Chanel Hurlin
1130- Zandile Dlhamini
1151- Van-lee Johnson
1220- Khanya Ngumbela
1300- Yolanda Bilang
1313- Tivan Bumstead
1473- Samantha Kaye
1527- Ashleigh Fynn
1565- Chamendran Naidoo
1646- Katjia Bucalina
1675- Leani Ekermans
1711- Zoe Townsend
4223- Franco Human
Johannesburg:
1786- Stevie French
1867- Cleopatra Simelane
1935- Masinga Rune
2020- Marlize Odendaal
2026- Tshepo Moletsana
2126- James Monteiro
2207- Obakeng Ngidi
2299- George Kasango
2307- Carol Ralefta
2308- Jonathan Boynton-Lee
2364- Charne Marvick
2437- Busisiwe Xaba
2457- Luke Gordan
2458- Melissa Graham
2797- Sibusisiwe Jili
2884- Tertuis Van Heerden
3247- Tyrone Nell
3935- Tumelo Mothotoane
4069- Lauren Blackwell
4081- Nomalanga Sithole
4101- Raelene Nhlane
4131- Tim Morake
4184- Zama Ngcobo
4207- Sibiya ‘KK’ Khulekani
4208- Reynier Shields
4206- Patrick Kasonga
4209- Thuli Sangweni
4211- Kieron Jina
4212- Tayla Davis
4216- Taryn Du Plooy
4217- Wesley Branson
4218- Alexander Voitor
4219- Kaymin Ormerod
4220- Ayanda Anita
4221- Sian Bailey
4311- Damon Kulvari
4312- Stacey Holland
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