Idols SA contestant withdraws
Idols SA announced on Thursday that Siyakha Tshayela withdrew from the 2016 season of Idols South Africa with immediate effect.
The withdrawal comes as a result of a dispute between herself and an independent recording company.
According to a statement from the talent search competition, participants are required to sign an exclusive recording deal with the Idols-appointed recording label when they enter the series.
"On the 1st of August, Ms. Tshayela informed us that she had entered into discussions with an independent recording company before entering Idols, but she maintained there was no contract in place. The recording company insists there is," the statement read.
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Idols also confirmed that discussions were held with all the affected parties since then, but no resolution could be reached.
"Due to conditions stipulated by the Idols format rights holder, we are unable to continue with a contestant that is currently involved in a legal dispute of this nature. Ms. Tshayela is therefore not able to continue as a contestant," the statement said.
Mzansi Magic and Idols producers wished her all the best with her music career.