Randall Abrahams

Randall Abrahams
Born
Randall Abrahams

(1969-07-26) 26 July 1969 (age 55)
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other names
  • 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–present
Known for
Television
Presenting career
ShowIdols SA (2002–2022)[2]
Network
Time slot2:00:00
ShowSA's Got Talent (judge)[1]
Network
Time slot1:00:00 (incl. commercials)
Writing career
Period2003 (2003)
SubjectMusic industry
Notable 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

  1. ^ a b "SA's Got Talent". www.tvsa.co.za. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b "About Idols SA judge Randall Abrahams". Mzansi Magic, DStv. Archived from the original on 16 December 2021. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "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.