Idols SA evicted contestant, Zee Arnolds, is proud of herself for making it to the top five in the competition. Being an introvert has made her journey on the show a rollercoaster, but she managed to come out of her comfort zone.
In grade two, she joined the choir after a teacher spotted her talent. This is where she learnt more about music and different genres.
The 18-year-old entered Idols after she matriculated in 2021. Her mother’s conditions were that she finish school first.
“Performing every Sunday in front of many people has been my biggest highlight. I never thought I would do something like this before, Idols has challenged me a lot and it’s funny how at times I would forget about the audience,” she said.
One of the biggest highlights for Zee was her theatre week performance, where she performed a Lady Gaga song, as well as when she performed with Joyous Celebration.
“When it comes to song choices, I never pick a song because I love it or have it on my playlist. I rather pick a song that I will be able to sing. I always try to pick a song that I will be comfortable singing.”
Zee shared that there have been moments where she was harsh on herself and thought she could not do it.
“The first time I got criticism from the judges I think has to be one of my lowest moments in the show, because I didn’t know how to handle it. I never thought I would be in that situation in my life, especially in front of so many people that were watching me.”
The Cape Town-born contestant said she is really proud of herself and what she has achieved.
“Being a musician has always been my dream and in God’s name, I want to become a well-known musician, and I know it’s not going to be an easy journey to embark on,” she said.
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