POPCORN TIME LIVE BLOG, RECAP: Tonight, Pinoy Boyband Superstar top 12 performed in front of a live audience. Four groups with three singers each sang a pre-assigned song number. After the performances, the judges selected the strongest group who will be safe from elimination, and the weakest group. While nine of the boys made it to the next cut, Henz, Niel and Markus were not so fortunate.
The weakest group will be subject to survival performances on Sunday. After which, voting via SMS and online will open. First elimination results will be announced towards the end of the Sunday episode.
PinoyBoyband Superstar Top 12 are Allen, Ford, Henz, James, Joao, Mark, Markus, Miko, Niel, Russell, Tony and Tristan.
#BoybandPHLive Joao, James and Ford Sing “Picture of You”
First up is the group of Joao, James and Ford, singing “Picture of You.” Both Vice Ganda and Aga said that they were what they were looking for in a boyband. Sandara liked their chemistry, as if they have been together as a group. Yeng also had good things to say about the group’s charisma during the performance.
Billy called a special person on stage to give her comments, Ford’s mother. While the mom was saying that Ford’s father could not watch the show because he was not feeling weak, Ford was in tears.
#BoybandPHLive Henz, Niel and Markus Perform “I Want it That Way”
Henz, Niel and Markus took a crack at the Backstreet Boys’ “I Want it That Way.” After the performance, most of the judges noted that Henz was nervous during their number. Yeng said that she felt the “tension” that he was feeling. She however gave the two other boys a thumbs-up. On a positive note, Aga commented on their appeal as a group which was also seen through the audience’s reaction.
#BoybandPHLive Mark, Tony and Tristan Perform “Because of You”
After the screaming died down, Sandara said that she loved their energy. Yeng commented that their blending was not perfect but she felt that they performed as a group. On the other hand, Vice Ganda liked that they were all “Pinoy-looking” which was what they were looking for in the show. Aga congratulated them for a great performance as a group.
#BoybandPHLive Allen, Miko and Russell Sing “Tearin’ Up My Heart”
The last group to take the stage was Allen, Miko and Russell. After performing “Tearin’ Up My Heart” by N’Sync, the judges only had good things to say about their performance. Aga said that after seeing all of them perform, he has found the group he likes. Sandara said they were oozing with appeal while Vice appreciated that despite how different they were individually, they came together as a group.
Pinoy Boyband Superstar Judges Choose Strongest and Weakest Groups
Sandara handed out the decision for the strongest group who will be safe from elimination which was the group of Joao, James and Ford. With three groups left, Vice Ganda gave their decision on which group was the weakest group. He called the group of Henz, Niel and Markus.
In the next episode, the three members of the weakest group will perform their survival songs. After their performances, voting will then open to determine which of the three will be eliminated from the competition.
Pinoy Boyband Superstar airs on ABS-CBN on weekends, at 7:15 p.m. It is also available via livestreaming on IwantTv.com.ph.
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