M-Net Upset Over Early Leak of S.A Idols Top 14 Contestants

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M-Net said it was “disappointed and upset” that the names of the top 14 contestants in the latest Idols series had been published prematurely by People magazine.
The latest edition of the magazine, currently on shelves, revealed the names of all 14 star contestants.
Their names were supposed to be announced for the first time during a broadcast tonight.
Commented M-Net publicity manager Lani Lombard: “The theatre phase (of Idols) was recorded at Sun City months ago and everybody involved in the filming – from crew to contestants – undertook to keep it a secret for viewers.
“The publication (People) has already sent M-Net an apology and before we make any further comments we will first meet with the parties involved to ascertain exactly what went wrong.”
Lombard added that the names of the contestants were supposed to be printed in the next issue of People and that a mistake in the printing process seemingly led to the premature publication of the names.
Representatives of People could not immediately be reached for comment.