Preye Exits Nigerian Idol Season 5

After weeks of stiff competition, Preye was given the boot at last weekend at the on-going season five of the Nigerian Idol TV reality Show which is living up to expectations.

Show Presenter, Illryhmz, who appeared to have a rather tasking job of announcing the the name of the evicted contestant, broke the news about Preye's eviction to the audience and the celebrity judges, the trio of Dede Mabiaku, Darey 'Art' Alade and Yinka Davies   

While dead silence fell upon a section of the OMG Dream studios, venue of the Show, the moment came as one of great relief for the three surviving contestants in K-Peace, Dolu and Nex2.    

Preye's eviction was unforeseen, at least at this stage, judging by the fact she had always polled enough votes coupled with heart-warming performances to scale through previous hurdles. It is however contended that her eviction might have been connected with the rather average performance she put up the previous week.

During the top 4 show, her rendition of Janet Jackson's 'That's the Way Love Goes' did not sit too well with the judges as testified to by their comments.

One of the Judges, Dede Mabiaku had remarked about it in these words, "There is passion, excitement, strength in love. You could have let out that vibrancy expected of you."

"I was looking for that connection," began another judge, Darey before adding, "Whom were you singing for? It was missing. Your performance was lacking in spark and tried a safe approach."

The comments however did not deter Dede Mabiaku from venting his bile over her eviction. He left no one in doubt about his disappointment with her eviction as he was seen staring in disbelief before covering his face with his hands. 

When asked by Show Anchor if he was satisfied with the choice of the voting public, a disappointed Dede had this to say: "No! Absolutely No!  This woman, pound for pound in this competition compared to all of them, has been the best, and that is the truth. And when quality is what we need, you don't need to lose such value at a time like now.  She strongly deserves to be in the top 3." 

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