Protege Gala and Result Night - Could Have Been?

Last Week, Rosalyn with her mentor Ms. Imelda Papin (The Jukebox Queen) is eliminated from the competition. The Lucky Nine Battle it out to win that big break. This is Protégé : The Battle for Big Break (LMAO).

GALA NIGHT:

The theme for this week Gala is SWITCH. It means that a mentor will chose another Protégé and assigned him/her a song.

And because Mr. Joey De Leon was in Singapore, they invited Ms. Cherie Gil as a Guest Judge.

9.  Denise Barbacena - Thank You

Switch Mentor: Jay-R

Denise has a Sweet Voice but she sang this song so plain and boring. Sue Ellen (Pinoy Idol) version is way better. B-

8.  Samantha Felizco – Decode (Paramore)

Switch Mentor: Aiza Seguerra

This is not a good song choice. The performance was a bit forced and she didn’t hit some of the notes. But, I still love the uniqueness in her voice. B-

7.  Kenneth Monico – Can't Keep On Loving You

Switch Mentor: Joey Generoso 

I still think that Kenneth was holding back during his performance. Vocally he was good but he was better than that. B-

6.  So Wat – Every Breath You Take (The Police)

Switch Mentor: Rachelle Ann Go

As contrary to what the judges said, I liked the performance it was better last week. B

5. Nomer Limatog – If I Had You (Adam Lambert)

Switch Mentor: Janno Gibbs

The Energy was there. But the song doesn’t fit him. B

4. Jensen Tenoso – You and I – Lady Gaga

Switch Mentor: Jaya

The performance was great. I love the song choice (my favorite song from Born This Way), she add new flavor to the song although I think the end part was overdone. B+

3. Lirah Bermudez – Don’t Speak (No Doubt)

Switch Mentor: Claire Dela Fuente

This is the track that Lirah should play the guitar, I don’t know what she’s thinking to set aside using the guitar, but her voice was just flawless. I love her rendition. Effortless. A-

2. Lovely Embuscado – Beautiful (Christina Aguilera)

Switch Mentor: Rey Valera (but as a birthday gift Mr. Rey let Lovely to chose her song)

She’s back. The songs fit her in every way. I love how she hits those high notes and you can feel that she is selling the song to you. A-

1. Krizza Neri – Could Have Been (Tiffany)

Switch Mentor: Gloc 9

Wow! Krizza nailed it. It was Simple, Clean and Moving, A

Honestly, last week performance was better, Hosting was improved; The Sky Flakes spiel is annoying. Ms. Cherie Gil as a judge give freshness and new exciting flavor to the show, she is honest and straight forward. PETITION: Ms. Cherrie Gil as a Permanent Judge.

RESULT NIGHT:

NO Opening Number!

The Protégé was divided into three groups.

First Group: Jensen, So Wat and Lovely.

Second Group: Lirah, Nomer and Krizza

Last Group: Denise, Samantha and Kenneth.

Second Group was Safe. (YAY)

First Group was also safe.

The Last Group was also the Bottom Three.

Kenneth was safe. (Roll eyes)

Denise was safe.

Samantha Felizco from Dagupan and her mentor Joey Generoso was the eliminated team. (WTH!)

I’m pissed off about the result not just because of Sam leaving the competition this early, also because of how they handle the issue between Sam and Denise. I hate the fact that they only show Sam interview, if all of the Protege was asked the same question.

Well okay, that’s life, hoping the best for Sam; she is amazing in every way.

NEXT THEME: Songs from Filipino International Artist (i.e. Bruno Mars and Charice).