After weeks of performing on the "X Factor" stage, the remaining 3 contestants, Gabriel Maturan of Dipolog City, KZ Tandingan of Digos City, and Daddy’s Home of Metro Manila, showcased their most crucial performances, witnessed live by thousands at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque City and several viewers watching at home.
The show opened with a number featuring Asia's Nightingale Lani Misalucha and the grand finalists.
Daddy's Home, who had dodged a number of elimination episodes, then kicked off the showdown with their rendition of Gary Valenciano's "Gaya Ng Dati." The judges thought it was perfect to start the show but none of them said it was enough to win the whole competition.
Next to perform was Gabriel Maturan, who has never been in the bottom two. He did a version of the coronation song of "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino, "I Believe." Judge Gary V found "heart and soul" in his performance while judge Martin Nievera said it was his best performance, "vocally and in all aspects."
Early favorite KZ Tandingan was last to take the stage, showcasing her rendition of The Carpenters' classic "Superstar." She received positive reviews from the judges, with judge Pilita Corales feeling sorry for her two opponents as she did "very good" once again.
First IKON ASEAN champion Vina Morales then featured a Jennifer Lopez medley before the finalists got back on stage for another set of performances.
For their second showdown, Daddy's Home was joined by Soul Siren Nina while KZ Tandingan had a duet with OPM icon Rico J. Puno. Gabriel Maturan closed the show with The Script's "The Man Who Can't Be Moved," which he performed with multi-awarded singer Bamboo.
The grand winner of the first season of "X Factor Philippines" will be declared tomorrow night. The winner will take home P4 million worth of prizes inclusive of a recording contract from Star Music.
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Filipinos are really proud all of them. They are great singer and dancer also. Anyway, congratulations to all of you.
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