Randall Abrahams

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]

Randall Abrahams
Born	Randall Abrahams (1969-07-26) 26 July 1969 (age 56) Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Other names	The Bad Judge Mr. Nasty
Education	University of Cape Town (BA Hons)
Occupations	Television presenter radio presenter media personality adjudicator music executive businessman consultant author
Years active	1990–present
Known for	Idols South Africa SA's Got Talent
Television	Idols South Africa SA's Got Talent[1]
Presenting career
Show	Idols SA (2002–2022)[2]
Network	Mzansi Magic M-Net (English seasons)
Time slot	2:00:00
Show	SA's Got Talent (judge)[1]
Network	e.tv SABC 2
Time slot	1:00:00 (incl. commercials)
Writing career
Period	2003 (2003)
Subject	Music industry
Notable works	Spinning around

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]}