This case study analyzes 350 comments from social media about season 8 of Idols South Africa. Sentiment analysis shows 185 positive comments, 118 neutral comments, and 46 negative comments. The judges and contestants receive different reactions on social media. The article that generated the most discussion criticized Idols as being more about glamour than real talent. The case study provides statistics on social media engagement for the top 18 contestants. Viewers will have to keep watching to see who is crowned the winner of this season.