The very “emotional” X Factor Philippines’ Final 3 Episode

The whole country has been following X Factor Philippines on ABS-CBN for more than three months since its premiere on local television last June 23, 2012. One of the most critical moments aired last night, September 30, 2012. It was also considered the judges/ mentors’ “nightmare;” particularly with International Filipino artist Charice Pempengco.

Charice has been mentoring two of the four remaining finalists of the X Factor Philippines 2012, namely KZ Tandingan and Allen Sta. Maria. Other finalists include Gabriel Maturan mentored by judge Martin Nievera and Daddy’s Home mentored by judge Gary Valenciano. The first part of the show was enveloped with fear and pressure when the host, KC Concepcion announced the first two “safe” finalists.

Gab Maturan was jumping high when his name was first called, and his mentor Martin was so much elated as his mentee. After that moment, the whole crowd was cheering for the names of their respective bets, and then KC announced Daddy’s Home as the second “safe” finalist joining fellow finalist Gab Maturan.

The whole PAGCOR grand theater was filled with tension, awes and cheers. There was a mixed of emotions clouding the scenario. It was a fortuitous battle between Charice’s mentees Allen and KZ, with the latter being her first time to be in the “bottom two.” The young singer from Digos was considered to be the early favorite and a “threat” to most of her co-finalists in the show.

It was their mentor, Charice, who became so emotional with the adjudication prompting her to burst into tears as soon as the proclamation of the “bottom two.” Off cam, we've witnessed how she was so affected and literally, she was weeping and as if nobody could stop her. Even X Factor co-judges Pilita Corrales, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera came into rescue with so much concern. Meanwhile, both Allen and KZ were crying on and off cam, as soon as the announcement was presented.

The first to defend her position was Allen. She was fervently singing the song “Perfect” by Pink. From my end, I could really feel the fierce and sensitivity of the lyrics coming out of her. She really wanted to prove her worth as a performer. On the other hand, KZ showed off her own version of the song “Ordinary People,” originally done by John Legend. So now we really have to choose between “Perfect” and “Ordinary People,” wasn't that very ironic?!

It is as ironic and very stressful in Charice’s part. It’s like being “torn between two lovers.” She could hardly introduce her two mentees when KC asked her to; as if there was a lump on her throat and there was heaviness on her voice. Opportunely, as one may have recognized it, the three judges deliberately voted out Allen, leaving or I guess “saving” Charice from the very awkward, taxing and formidable position. If it did not occur though, a “deadlock” would happen and Charice might be really in that situation she can never imagined.

Expect more striking and unpredictable moments as X Factor Philippines reaches its grand finale on October 6 (Performance night) & 7 (Results night), 2012, that's Saturday and Sunday respectively.