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After going through weeks of nerve-racking performances and showing off talent and grace under pressure, five hopefuls are left to compete for the top three spo
The whole nation will bear witness to Pinoy Idol’s final elimination night. After going through weeks of nerve-racking performances and displaying a remarkable amount of talent and grace under pressure, five hopefuls are left to compete for the top three spot. Text by Loretta G. Ramirez. Photos by Mitch S. Mauricio This weekend, Daryl Celis, Gretchen Espina, Kid Camaya, Jayann Bautista and Ram Chaves will move on to the last leg of the competition. As finalists perform their song of choice, the theme is aptly called “My Greatest Idol Performance.” Five remain Pinoy Idol host Raymond Gutierrez announced a crucial twist in the singing competition during last week’s elimination night. “We are officially announcing that on August 17, it will be a three-way fight. Ibig sabihin ang matitirang top three ang magtatagisan ng galing on the finals night.” This made the hopefuls even more nervous. Knowing that their performance tonight may be their last, the top five have to keep in mind that what they do on the Idol stage later can make or break their bid for the title. Also, predictions from everywhere are growing as who among the finalists would have a shot at the title. “Kailangan kong maging matalino specially in terms of song choice kasi I think that is the reason why I am still here…I’ve really picked the good songs for me. I am going to do my best this Saturday…and hopefully everybody would like it, “says Ram Chaves in interview with iGMA. Kid Camaya on the other hand makes an appeal to his loyal supporters: “It is up to you to decide if you are really going to walk me home. I hope ‘yung lahat ng naniniwala pa sa akin and nare-realize nila na ako ang unang Pinoy Idol for them, will be with me until the end.” Undoubtedly, the countdown to the intense finale has begun and the viewers have the power to decide who will get to be our first ever Pinoy Idol. The judges’ last words Following the previous elimination and Raymond’s announcement about the three-way fight, the judges give their take on the developments of the show. The Terror Juror, Mr. Wyngard Tracy has this to say to the top five. “Ito na ‘yun. They have to give their best. Wala na, no other time, no other way. This is it,” says straight-to-the-point judge. He also makes this appeal to everybody: “Hanggang ngayon nakikiusap ako sa inyo, vote wisely! Sa natitirang lima, piliin na natin 'yung pinaka okay, 'yung pinaka magaling kasi ho nakasalalay ang integridad nating lahat dito. Lalaban ang Pinoy Idol sa Asian Idol.” Jolina Magdangal, on the other hand shares her expectations with the remaining Idol hopefuls. “Gusto ko talagang mapa-wow sa kanila kasi ito na ‘to. Wala ka na dapat excuse na ‘kasi po sila ang pumili ng kanta’ or ‘kasi po areglo nila…’ Sila yun -- kung ano [ang] talagang gusto nila, 'yung alam nilang forte nila. Ipakita nila na dapat silang maging Pinoy Idol. Dapat iyon ang mapa-feel nila, na ‘Ako ang nandito dahil ito ang talent ko. Ito 'yung bigay sa akin ni God. Ako 'yung dapat ipagmalaki ng bansa!’” Will the top five be able to face up to the judges’ challenge? Don’t miss the final gala and elimination nights, happening this weekend at the Centerstage of SM Mall of Asia. You can also catch it on GMA this Saturday, right after Pinoy Records and tomorrow right after Kap’s Amazing Stories. To vote text: IDOL (name of contestant) and send to 367 for Smart/Talk ‘n Text, 2344 for other networks. Standard SMS charges apply.