On Thursday night's (5 November) episode of
SA's Got Talent the judges chose their Top 21 acts, who will compete for a shot at R250,000 in a series of live shows next week.
For more about the Top 21, read this article:
Meet The SA's Got Talent Top 21In case you're wondering how it will all work next week, here are the details.
The line-up next week will be nightly shows featuring seven contestants going head-to-head on Monday 9 November; Tuesday 10 November and Wednesday 11 November, from 19h30 to 20h30.
Each show will be followed with the live results show from 21h30 to 22h00, where one contestant voted for by the public and one by the judges will be put through to the finale, which takes place in a live spectacular on Thursday 12 November, at 19h30.
The person or act with the most votes from the public each night will automatically go through to the final six, but the judges will decide which of the contenders with the second- and third-highest viewer votes should go through as well.
Thursday, 12 November, sees the live broadcast of the finale, during which the final six will slug it out for top honours during the performance show between 19h30 and 20h30.
The inaugural winner of SA's Got Talent – who will walk away with R250,000 – will be chosen by public vote only and will be announced during the results show, from 21h30 to 22h00.
To vote, you can only start once the presenters announce that “the lines are now open” and when all seven acts for the night have performed.
You can vote either via SMS or by calling the IVR line.
SMS "talent" followed by the number 1-7, which represents the act each night. Send the SMS to 34768. Each sms will be charged at R2.00.
Alternatively, call 083 913 4768 (IVR line) and follow the voice prompts.
Below is a breakdown of the Live Shows, with the nights each act is performing on, as well as who the guest artists are.
Monday 9 NovemberLive Show 1: 19h30 - 20h30 Tonight the first seven contestants perform. The first group to perform are: F.A.I.T.H (singer); George Avakian (beatboxer); Tshwaraganang (traditional youth group); Cameron and Natasha Jacobs (ballroom dancers); Louwtjie Rothman (guitarist) and Roses (Hip Hop).
Results Show: 21h30 - 22h00After a one hour voting process, the first two names to go through to the Top 6 finale will be announced. Guest act for the night are Loyiso Bala & Guitarist.
Tuesday 10 NovemberLive Show 2: 19h30 - 20h30 Tonight the second seven perform. They are Daniel Peterson III and Daniel Peterson (percussionist); Adino Trapani & Astro (ventriloquist); Cleo Filander (vocalist); Soccer Mania (magic act); Ingrid & Yvonne and Ruby and Dezi (freestyle doggie dance) and Show Stopaz (freestyle dance act).
Results Show: 21h30 - 22h00After a one hour voting process, the first two names to go through to the Top 6 finale will be announced. Guest act for the night are Gang of Instrumentals & Guitarist.
Wednesday 11 NovemberLive Show 3: 19h30 - 20h30 Tonight the third seven perform. They are Julian Hepburn (solo vocalist); Louis Casson (juggler); Ubumbano (acapella group); Cadence (hip hop); Willem & Louis van der Merwe (opera singers); Gregory Mabusela (musician: “Keke” horn) and Kalon Badenhorst (hip hop/contemporary).
Results Show: 21h30 - 22h00After a one hour voting process, the first two names to go through to the Top 6 finale will be announced. Guest act for the night are In-Cha with support artists Jae, DJ Tira & Big Nuz.
Thursday 12 November Finale: 19h30 - 20h30 The Top 6 contestants compete for the honour of becoming the first winner of SA's Got Talent.
Results Show: 21h30 - 22h00After a one hour voting process, the winner will be announced. Guest act for the night is Lira.