Ogie Alcasid defends Pinoy Idol against critics

Naibalita ni Ogie na ibabalik din pala ang Celebrity Duets nila ni Regine. Magkakaroon ito ng Season 2 pagkatapos ng Pinoy Idol, kung saan isa sa judges si Ogie, at pagkatapos din ng Ako si Kim Samsoon na si Regine naman ang bida.

PINOY IDOL. Speaking of Pinoy Idol, kung anu-anong batikos na ang tinatanggap ng programang ito. Ano ang masasabi ni Ogie about it?

"I take all those things constructively," sagot niya. "Opinyon 'yan ng mga tao, na kailangang pinapakinggan din. Idol is such a huge franchise. A lot of expectations are going into it.

"Mayroon namang positive comments. Lately, medyo gumaganda na ang mga nasasabi, kaya ibig sabihin, we're taking the criticisms well. We're learning.

"Yung mga batikos kina Jolina [Magdangal] at Wyngard [Tracy], ang tingin ko kasi riyan, walang maling comments. Opinyon 'yan na dapat ay nirerespeto rin naman natin. Kung sinasabi rin ng iba na mali ang sinabi ni Jolens o ni Wyngard, rerespetuhin din namin yun. Marami rin kasing factors that we have to consider.

"Habang naroroon kami sa gala, iba yung tunog. Sa TV, iba rin yung tapon. May aspects na ganoon that we really have to consider. All in all, maganda ang resulta ng ratings namin, kaya happy na rin kami roon."

Very frustrated si Ogie kapag may napapatalsik na mas deserving contestants, na ma-retain sana sa Pinoy Idol.

"I can't hide the feeling," sabi niya. "Wala naman sigurong bayarang nangyayari, kasi malinaw naman 'yan na text votes ang pagbabasehan ng lahat. Nakakalimutan lang ng ibang contestants na hindi lang ito talent search. You really have to campaign. It's part of the mechanics.

"Ngayon, kung hindi ka nangampanya, matatanggal ka. Si Gian Magdangal sa Philippine Idol, binanggit niya 'yan sa akin, na on his own, kailangan niyang mangampanya. Ganoon din sa American Idol. Kung walang bumoboto roon sa magagaling, baka may kasalanan din sila. Hindi puwedeng mag-rely na lang sila sa galing nila," paliwanag ni Ogie.

Penelope Matanguihan now out of Pinoy Idol

Warren’s supporters are not that visible in the Internet anymore. During the early stage of the competition, a lot of Warren’s supporters are visible in forums talking about Pinoy Idol.

Basil Valdez would be the finalist’s mentor next week. The Top Six Finalists are Jay-Ann Bautista, Warren Antig, Daryl Celis, Kid Camaya, Ram Chaves and Gretchen Espina.

Tonight’s result show is the ultimate shocker for me because I like Penelope Matanguihan. In fact, I’m rooting for her to become the next (or the first) Pinoy Idol. But sadly, she ended her Pinoy Idol journey tonight. Warren Antig joined her in the bottom two.

Biggest elimination and Warren issue

"Biggest Elimination" announcement, for the Basil Valdez week.

Fremantle and GMA7 have a fixed work schedule, and everyone is pressed for time. Aside from their contracts, GMA7 also has Celebrity Duets soon, so Idol and other projects might overlap. And with how things are running, if it keeps it's normal pace, Idol will not finish on time.

Half of the Top 6 will be eliminated next week. And the final 3 will battle it out for 3 more weeks.

Right after Raymond announced that Penelope is eliminated, Warren whispered to Raymond and wanted to be the one to be eliminated instead of Penelope. Word also has it that since Warren butchered Southborder's Kahit Kailan, he knew he was up for elimination, so he spent close to P30,000 just to keep himself from being eliminated. He wasn't expecting Penelope to be in the bottom 2 with him, and when Penelope was announced eliminated, his conscience couldn't take it, and wanted to take Penelope's place.

Sometimes You Just Know It's Over, Toffer

I don't know if it's really about time for Toffer Rei to go, simply because I just want Warren Antig to get kicked out. Hopefully, Warren's next. We just have enough David Cook wannabes in this competition. For a moment there, I thought Daryl is about to leave. You see, he is probably the most improved Idol hopeful.

The dilemma for Kid Camaya is that he has a naturally gifted voice, and the judges are being too nit-picky or perfectionist that they think he is deteriorating, unlike with Daryl, who despite a weak voice manages to give a sincere, heartfelt and simple performance. But definitely, Daryl would probably struggle a bit with next week's rock & roll theme.

 

Sayang Toffer, ironic isn't it? It could be the moment you're waiting for.

Say goodbye to Sue Ellen

The voters of Pinoy Idol are now awake from a horrible nightmare and chose to vote out Sue Ellen Cubing from the competition. Catch the  8 remaining idols at Pinoy Idol Mall Show at SM.

Finally, Sue's Swan Song

Finally, Sue bids goodbye to Pinoy Idol after trying to take on the Songbird songs.

And for the first time indeed, nobody cried when she left. Even Sue seems relieved and happy. Such a sport and giggly kid she is. I mean, she's gotten a lot of flak during her Idol conquest, deserving or not. Not every 16 year old could take that. 

It is almost a killer suspense that I actually thought it's Penelope's time to go. Did you notice Pen's shock? Sue appeared more at ease.

And, look... they're the bottom two, just like what my rankings said. And Ram picked the safe group, he knew it just like I did! haha (self-serving much).

Pinoy Idol on GMA’s Radio Stations

Remember the days of Pinoy Dream Academy Season I wherein the gala performance nights are simulcast on ABS-CBN’s DWRR 101.9? I just don’t know why they aren’t doing the same thing with the second season. On the other hand, Pinoy Dream Academy rival show, Pinoy Idol would be doing the same thing starting today, Saturday, July 12, 2008! For those who won’t be home during the gala performance night of Pinoy Idol, you can still hear your Idols perform through GMA’s radio stations – Super Radyo AM dZBB and Barangay LS – DWLS FM.

You can also hear your Idols on the following radio stations throughout the country:

Barangay LS 97.1 Ayos! – Manila
99.5 RT – Cebu
103.5 Wow – Davao
93.5 Campus Radio – Dagupan
93.5 Campus Radio – Iloilo
107.1 Campus Radio – Bacolod
92.7 Campus Radio – Baguio
100.7 Campus Radio – Cagayan De Oro
102.3 Campus Radio – General Santos
90.1 Wow – Iligan
92.9 RU – Kalibo
96.3 Campus Radio – Legazpi
91.1 Campus Radio – Lucena
101.5 Campus Radio – Naga
97.5 Campus Radio – Palawan
89.3 Campus Radio – Tuguegarao

Gala performance nights are shown every Saturday after Pinoy Records while results shows are shown every Sunday after Kap’s Amazing Stories.