Tawag Ng Tanghalan October 17 Episode: Jeramie Sanico New Defending Champion – Popcorn Time Live Blog

On Saturday, October 15, Hazelyn Cascaño gave a captivating performance giving her the eighth win with an average score of 93.6 percent. She sang “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys and defeated daily winner from Mindanao, Fernando Dumayao, who sang “Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala” by Ogie Alcasid.

Fernando VS Hazelyn! Mindanao VS Metro Manila! Sino ang magwawagi sa Clash ng Boses sa Tanghalan #ShowtimeULtimateCLash pic.twitter.com/tpMKOOB8iQ

— Tawag Ng Tanghalan (@TNTABSCBN) October 15, 2016

Cascaño returns to the show and battled contenders from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Will Hazelyn break her eight-win streak record?

On a happy side note, ‘It’s Showtime’ celebrates its seventh year with Monday’s #Magpasikat2016BillyRyan segment. Ryan and guest, Billy Crawford, hosted the segment on the show with a special appearance by Piolo Pascual. Since it is the show’s anniversary, ‘It’s Showtime’ hosts will be competing against each other with production numbers prepared by their respective groups. Stay tuned for a feature on ‘It’s Showtime’s’ anniversary week, meanwhile, let’s get to know the contenders for October 17.

Tawag ng Tanghalan October 17 Performances

First on stage was 15-year-old ‘matin-diva’ Giedie Laroco. She has been singing since she was five years old. Giedie sang “I Believe” by Fantasia Barrino, a challenging song for a girl her age because of its vocal riffs.

Sumali si Giedi Laroco upang patunayan na kaya niyang ipagpatuloy ang kanyang pangarap! #Magpasikat2016BiLLyRyan pic.twitter.com/C45Jx7MHdl

— Tawag Ng Tanghalan (@TNTABSCBN) October 17, 2016

Hurado Yeng really liked the quality of her voice and likened it to voices in theater and Disney animations. Yeng advised her and said, “Bilang ate mo, ingatan mo lang ang low notes mo.” Hurado Nyoy on the other hand said her voice just needs to be refined.

Next on stage was ‘ama-sigasig’ contender from Cebu, Edu Catapan. The 25-year-old sang “Kasalanan” by Orient Pearl which showcased his rocker voice.

Sanay na sa kantahan si Edu dahil suki sya sa mga gigs sa bars sa Cebu, Magtagumpay kaya sya today? #Magpasikat2016BiLLyRyan pic.twitter.com/vSHg2AiE8b

— Tawag Ng Tanghalan (@TNTABSCBN) October 17, 2016

Hurado Rey Valera liked his song choice and said technically, he can’t give any comment because overall he was pleased with his performance.

Last contender of the day was ‘masipag-aral diva’ from Davao del Sur, Jeramie Sanico who gave a powerful performance of “Dakilang Lahi” by Ciara Sotto. Ciara makes ‘graham balls’ and sells them at school to raise her own allowance. Vice Ganda was moved to help Ciara so much because of her story.

Matagal ang inantay ni Jeramie upang makatuntong sa Tanghalan! Maging worth it kaya ang kanyang pag-aantay? #Magpasikat2016BiLLyRyan pic.twitter.com/ZEH0Skfkr0

— Tawag Ng Tanghalan (@TNTABSCBN) October 17, 2016

While Jerami was singing, judges were discussing and talking about her. Hurado Jaya liked how deep her voice was and how she was able to ‘carry’ and own the song and the stage as well. She said Jeramie was a star in the making. Hurado Karylle sais she had a good feeling about her and advised her to just be careful with her breathing.

#Magpasikat2016BiLLyRyan October 17, Monday Daily Winner

Garnering an average score of 94.2 percent, Jeramie Sanico was declared the Monday daily winner. Jeramie sang one of Hurado Yeng’s song, “Salamat.” Hurado Nyoy Volante was seen smiling during her performance while Yeng was evidently enjoying the performance and gave a standing ovation together with Jaya and Nyoy. Hazelyn Cascaño, the eight-time defending champion, tried to keep her place and sang “I’ll never Love This Way Again.”

With an average score of 95 percent, Jeramie Sanico won the battle and took the microphone from Hazelyn Cascaño. Jeramie is now the new defending champion as Hazelyn remains to be one of the semi-finalist.

How long will Jeramie be able to hold her title, find out as Popcorn gives you another live blog of Tawag ng Tanghalan on Tuesday, October 18.

Tawag ng Tanghalan aires ABS-CBN every Monday to Saturday, 1:30 p.m.

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