Idols contestant 'a fake'
2007-08-30 12:15
Dear Editor,
Idols has produced a phenomenon this year known as Cliff Jennings. He has received some rather rude treatment from the judges, especially Randall.
This has created a cult following for Cliff in certain circles. He has a MySpace profile, a Facebook profile and numerous of groups on Facebook.
He is, however, a fake. Cliff Jennings has been created by an ad agency to add spice to Idols.
I will not watch one more episode. The point about reality TV is reality!
Cliff runs around and announces to every one and all to "keep it real" and live the dream. He has a following of thousands now and it is a lie!
Eduan van Jaarsveldt is Cliff's real name. He signed with an actor's agency and secured his first acting roles in the South African feature Tsotsi and the television mini-series The Gothica Caper.
Maybe this will be the death nail in the Idols' coffin.
'Bruinman'
On the web:
A video interview with Eduan van Jaarsveldt from GO
News24 has contacted the ad agency in question and they have confirmed that they created the character, but acting independently of the show. Story to follow.