Disappointment and anger is a perfectly normal reaction for the sad Pow fans. Anger does not equate to hatred. Anger is a normal process of grieving over the loss of a favorite Idol finalist from staying on in the Philippine Idol competition. Fans choose to express their anger through blog comments and forum posts. The devil advocates who think that the slanderous criticisms of inferior candidates are also entitled to their own opinions. (NOTE: except criticisms that attack an Idol’s gender orientation, color, personality or character is unacceptable criticisms). Criticisms are after all constructive if one is open-minded about it. Look at how the block voting was eliminated and the number of voting hours reduced. Look at how Philippine Idol spiced up the show by moving it to sunday and inviting guest judges. All of these new developments came about because of constructive criticisms from loyal Idol fans. Idol finalist should also know that criticisms are part of show business and should be ready to accept good and bad critiques. Idol fans who think Jan and Miguel have well oiled voting bloc didn’t conjure that speculation. I can easily post here what I hear inside the Philippine Idol live shows but I’d rather not out because it doesn’t sound nice.
This is just what I have to say…if only the families of a few Idol finalists had been more discreet at the start of the competition, then none of this so-called “critical backlash” would have happened. I believe even Jove Francisco blogged about it once. When he wrote that particular controversial entry I had never met Jove but I witnessed it too. Philippine Idol will surely learn from all of these and produce a much better season in the future.
After all the hurt and the anger has been said and done, it’s time to move on and make a stand.
Only four idols remain:
To all the Pow, Apple, Ken, Reymond, Drae, Arms, Stef, Jelli fans, it’s time to make a stand and ensure that a deserving Philippine Idol wins this title. Maybe your Idol didn’t make it but it would be to the best interest of the reality tv program to come up with a credible Philippine Idol. You have to make your votes count in the next 4 shows.
My Top 2 Philippine Idol finalists are Gian and Mau. I envision a Mau-Gian Finale.
Since there can only be one winner, I have to make a stand . My choice is Gian Carlo Magdangal
Why do I think Gian Carlo should be the first Philippine Idol?
Ever since I saw Gian Carlo Magdangal at the Cebu auditions, I immediately noticed his looks, voice and stance. I thought, “Gian is a Philippine Idol contender” After watching Gian live for many shows and actually having small talk with him, these are my reasons:
1. He is entertaining and has great eye contact with the audience when singing live. One can feel his passion.
2. He is charming to his fans and willing to have photos or autographs. Patty, a Gian fan can definitely vouch for this. Read Patty’s encounter with Gian and how Gian treats a fan.
3. He sings well.
4. He has the looks and the stage presence. He carries himself well.
5. He shows flexibility in various music genre.
From Manila Bulletin Entertainment (November 22, 2006)
It had been said by Mr. C that talent-wise, the “Philippine Idol” title should be a toss between Mau Marcelo and Gian Magdangal. It was the first time the two were the safest two during the results show as Pow was joined by Miguel Mendoza and Jan Nieto in the bottom three.
Lea Salonga also named Mau and Gian the best performers Sunday night but like Idol history shows, no one is safe in the competition.
Gian with his adoring fans
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