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Randall Abrahams

South African TV presenter

The Bad Judge
Mr. Nasty

EducationUniversity of Cape Town (BA Hons)Occupations

Television presenter
radio presenter
media personality
adjudicator
music executive
businessman
consultant
author

Years active1990–presentKnown for

Idols South Africa
SA's Got Talent

Television

Idols South Africa
SA's Got Talent^[1]

Presenting careerShowIdols SA (2002–2022)^[2]Network

Mzansi Magic
M-Net (English seasons)

Time slot2:00:00ShowSA's Got Talent (judge)^[1]Network

e.tv
SABC 2

Time slot1:00:00 (incl. commercials) Writing careerPeriod2003 (2003)SubjectMusic industryNotable worksSpinning around

Randall Abrahams (born (1969-07-26)26 July 1969), is a South African TV personality, author and radio presenter best known for adjudicating the Idols South Africa (2002–2022) where he gained the nickname "The Bad Judge". He was with the show for the first 17 seasons.^[2]^[3]

In February 2022, the producers of Idols South Africa released a statement saying that Abrahams would not return as a judge.^[3]

In May 2022, Abrahams was appointed as the chief executive officer of Primedia Broadcasting, but resigned in August 2023 to take up a new position as a group executive for digital solutions at Telkom South Africa.^[4]

Abrahams also served as a managing director for the Universal Music Group in South Africa.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ ^a ^b "SA's Got Talent". www.tvsa.co.za. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
^ ^a ^b "About Idols SA judge Randall Abrahams". Mzansi Magic, DStv. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
^ ^a ^b Madibogo, Julia. "Idols SA bids farewell to Randall Abrahams and Unathi Nkayi". Citypress (Press release). Archived from the original on 7 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
^ "Former Idols judge and media guru Randall Abrahams appointed CEO of Primedia". Independent Online. 23 May 2023. Archived from the original on 28 June 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2023.