WATCH: Marcelito Pomoy's finale performance for 'America's Got Talent'
Filipino singer and finalist Marcelito Pomoy channeled his inner Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson in his rendition of the song "Beauty and the Beast" for the finale of America's Got Talent.
Marcelito's performance drew praise and standing ovations from three out of four judges (namely: Howie Mandel, Alesha Dixon, and Heidi Klum) and fans alike when he brought out his dual voices for his finale performance.
Simon Cowell, the toughest judge to boot, remained seated after his performance.
Simon said, "You're a very nice, very talented guy. I got to tell you, you really, really are. And this is even better than the last performance you did -- much, much better.
"However, if it was my choice -- on a night like this -- I would have done something less predictable.
To which Alesha protested, "How is that predictable?"
"The songs he's chosen is very safe. I get it, they're very popular songs but I just think if tonight he'd done something out of his comfort zone that could shock everybody like, 'My god he has chosen this song.' That could've been another moment," Simon explained while receiving boos from the audience.
Fans of Marcelito quickly pointed out that Simon's comments were uncalled for knowing that the performance was chosen by the show.
This was confirmed by Marcelito through his official YouTube channel.
"'Wag po kayong ma-disappoint kung ano man ang magiging kalalabasan sa grand finals kasi hindi lang naman ako ang nagde-decide kundi sila mismo rin -- 'yung mga music arranger.
"Kasi naghanap sila kung ano talaga ang mas best para sa akin. Pero, siyempre, nag-a-agree pa rin sila sa comment ni Sir Simon [Cowell]. So sila 'yung mga naghahanap ng way kung ano talaga 'yung mas nababagay sa aking kanta.
"Pero, mas masyado nang maiksi 'yung oras nung time na 'yon. Kaya no choice na kami sa song na binigay para sa akin. So lahat ng mga viewers, sa lahat ng mga fans ko, 'wag po kayong madisappoint kasi gagawin ko naman po 'yung best [ko.]
"Lahat-lahat ibibigay ko na. Sana 'wag po kayong mawalan ng pag-asa. Win or lose proud pa rin tayo kasi isang Pilipino ang nakatungtong sa America's Got Talent Championship kasi 'di naman po ordinaryong America's Got Talent lang 'yan. Ito po 'yung championship edition," he clarified.
Back in 2011, Marcelito won "Pilipinas Got Talent."
He was then chosen to represent the Philippines in the "America's Got Talent: The Champions" which brings together past contestants and winners of international versions of the said competition.
His fate is now in the hands of the voting public.
LOOK: Marcelito Pomoy gets standing ovation from 'America's Got Talent' judges
WATCH: 'America's Got Talent' Heidi Klum, Simon Cowell, hanga sa dual voices ni Marcelito Pomoy