POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG/RECAP: In Pinoy Boyband Superstar’s December 10 episode, the remaining seven heartthrobs perform their final grand performance. The seven remaining contestants were grouped into two pairs and one trio and will sing in front of a live audience tonight.
According to a teaser video, at the end of tonight’s live show, the first heartthrob who will become part of the first-ever Pinoy Boyband Superstar will be named based on public voting.
When the show started and after the Superstar judges were introduced, host Billy Crawford mentioned that three things will be revealed this weekend. First up is the name of the boyband and second is the title of the group’s first single. The third and most important announcement is the names of the five boys who will be part of the boyband.
#BoybandPHGrandReveal Ford, Joao, Mark Sing “Bailamos”
Before the performance, each of the members of the group were asked which of the other contestants they would like to be part of the boyband. After the video clips, the group of Ford, Joao and Mark performed Enrique Iglesias’ “Bailamos.”
The first judge to give her comments is Sandara Park, who said that she is no longer a judge but more a fan. She saw a new and different side of the boys in the performance. The second judge to comment is Vice Ganda, who said that each and everyone of the boys were deserving to be part of the boyband they were forming.
After the comments, host Billy then asked the judges to input their scores for each of the boys in the group. He explained that the score can be anything between 0 to 100. The judges’ score will make up 50 per cent of the overall score of each heartthrob. The other 50 per cent will come from the combined SMS and Google votes.
#BoybandPHGrandReveal Russell and Neil Take On “Cold Water”
After their rendition of Justin Bieber’s “Cold Water,” host Billy asked the judges to give their comments. First up is judge Aga, who congratulated both Niel and Russell for coming a long way. He cited how Niel has improved himself and his self-confidence.
Judge Yeng on the hand declared that the future is bright for both singers. Because they are both vocally strong, she believed that they will both be the voice of the boyband that is being formed.
Once again, Billy explained the voting system while the judges were asked to input their scores for Niel and Russell.
#BoybandPHGrandReveal Tony and Tristan Sing “Treasure”
Tony and Tristan performed an energetic rendition of Bruno Mars’ “Treasure.” After their number, judges Aga and Vice Ganda each gave their comments.
For Aga, he admitted that at first he did not believe in Tristan, but he is impressed that he has improved so much throughout the competition. Vice agreed with Aga when it came to Tristan, but she also noted that Tony was the complete package. She congratulated both boys for their stand out performance.
After a quick review of all the performances, Billy signaled the opening of the voting.
Pinoy Boyband Superstar Judge Sandara Performs, First Member Announced
After the commercial break, it was time for Sandara’s performance of her song “Baby Boy.” The seven grand finalists also joined the K-Pop star on stage during the number. Then host Billy declared that the voting has ended.
When the show came back on, Billy declared the first heartthrob who will be the first member of the boyband. Based on the tabulated results of the combined votes, with an average score of 98.63 per cent, Billy called on the name of Niel Murillo. He received the PhP 1 Million check and the key to his brand new Honda motorcycle.
At the end of episode, Niel took to the stage to perform “I Won’t Give Up On Us.” As he was performing, video clips of his homecoming to Cebu were also shown.
Before the show ended, host Billy announced that starting tomorrow, the scores will go back to zero. This meant that superfans can cast their vote for their favorite heartthrob once again, after the performances tomorrow.
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