Marian Rivera, Pokwang, SB19 choreographer coach Jay to serve as ‘dance authority’ on ‘Stars on the Floor’

Marian Rivera, Pokwang, and SB19 choreographer coach Jay are set to serve as judges for “Stars on the Floor,” hosted by Alden Richards.

According to Nelson Canlas’ report in “24 Oras” Friday, the powerhouse panel will be called the “dance authority.”

“Ang sarap magtrabaho na lahat sila parang ang gaan katrabaho. Actually, nili-look forward ko palagi. Sabi ko nga kay [Dingdong Dantes], ‘Bakit ganun? ‘Pag uuwi ako ng bahay, hindi ako nakakatulog, parang ang taas nung energy.’ Tawa siya nang tawa sa akin. Sabi niya, ‘Ano bang pinaggagawa mo doon?’ Eh nagsasasayaw kami doon,” Marian said.

“Nagtataka pa siya bakit ang taas ng energy niya hanggang pag-uwi ng bahay. Ang kukulit, be. Ang kukulit pero ang saya-saya sa set,” Pokwang continued.

Coach Jay admitted that he initially thought that it would be challenging to serve as a judge.

“Kasi nasa amin 'yung pagpili eh, so baka mamali kami ng pili. Pero nung na-experience ko na, hindi pala siya mahirap talaga kasi we need to talk eh after mag-perform. So mas madaling magsalita ‘pag inspired ka doon sa pinapanood,” he said.

Marian added that the participants are aiming for “perfectly done” performances.

“Ganon sila ka-metikuloso. Sa bawat sasayawin, sa bawat step, sa bawat pagtungtong nila sa entablado, makikita mo talaga ‘yung presence nila na ay, ready sila. Ah, gagawin talaga nila,” she said.

The judges teased that revelations await viewers.

“Mas magugulat ka sa mga rebelasyon ng ating mga stars on the floor,” Pokwang said.

“Hindi lang 'yun, mamang. Magugulat kayo dito kasi sa bawat competition, hindi nagpapatalo ‘yung Alden. ‘Yun ang aabangan nila,” Marian said.

“Siya ang pinakapagod sa amin,” Pokwang quipped.

“Stars on the Floor” will begin airing on GMA Network on June 28.

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News