Berry crowned 'Idols SA' season 17 winner
South Africa has spoken! Berry was crowned the 'Idols SA' winner last night.
Congratulations are in order for Berenike 'Berry' Trytsman who won season 17 of the 'Idols SA' competition.
The 30-year-old from Cape Town beat runner-up Karabo Mathe.
She walked away with R1-million, a recording deal from Kalawa Jazmee Records, and R85 000 worth of musical equipment from Yamaha. She also received a brand new Renault Kiger valued at over R269 000, a Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 on a Vodacom Red 100GB Plan, R100, 000 in Truworths fashion vouchers, a Bachelor of Business Administration bursary valued at over R260 000 from Regenesys Business School.
Watch the crowning moment below.
A BERRY spectacular evening #IdolsSA fam! Thank you for treating it with the utmost KARABO (care) and enthusiasm 💙. You could've been anywhere in the world, but you chose to spend your Sunday night with us! Look out for ALL of Season 17's highlights in the link below
— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) November 21, 2021
Berry, who was a contestant on season 6 in 2010, says she couldn't believe that she won.
"I feel absolutely amazing. I didn't think this would happen to me," she said in a video posted on 'Idols SA' Twitter page.
The star says she was blown away by the support from her fans.
"I'm absolutely blown away by the support from my berries and I'm so grateful for you and I love you so much," she added.
The 'Ungowami' singer has thanked her fans for helping her secure the win.
"My berries, you are the reason I am here. Thank you for pushing through the night. For getting friends, neighbours, random people in the streets to vote. You are the reason I'm here."
BERRIES all across Mzansi & Africa 🍓🌍, here’s a special message for you from YOUR #IdolsSA, Season 17 winner, #IdolsSABerry! 💙🙌
— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) November 21, 2021
To think that part of the 12MILLION+ VOTES received were from you, for her, is just heartwarming.
FINALE HIGHLIGHTS here: https://t.co/JVYlDgebvF pic.twitter.com/dPAofRslQG
Watch her final perfomance on the Idols stage after she was crowned the winner.