At last, after a very very long hiatus, I'm finally back to reviewing talent shows. So Pinoy Idol is ending tonight, and I want Ram Chaves to win. Oh well, maybe I'll be wrong again, as expected.

Anyways, on to Pinoy Dream Academy's gala and expulsion and probation night.

Theme: Counterpointing Songs {Two Same-Sounding Songs Sang Side by Side (Nice alliteration, ain't it?)}

Jurors: Louie Ignacio, Lani Misalucha, Gerard Salonga (he's back!)

Sen and Bunny - Say That You Love Me (Martin Nievera) + Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala (Ogie Alcasid)

Bunny: I've never seen someone enter the stage in a worse condition, but herr effort brought up her performance. She looks very good.
Sen: Started out very competitive, his voice was very good-sounding.

Sen kinda brought down the chemistry between the two of them.

Louie - Bunny: I felt you weren't at your best. Sen: the beginning was shaky. Individually so so but the performance was ok.
Lanie - They did a good job. Some uncertainty in the beginning, but you pulled it through.
Gerard - Sen, you are good in group situations, but you need to make singing your strongest suit. Bunny, I know your physical conditions hinder your talent

Miguel and Liezel - Stay Awake (Ronnie Laws) + Sometimes a Love Goes Wrong (Carrie Lucas)

Miguel seemed to enjoy his performance. The counterpoint was vocally competitive.

Louie - Liezel, consistent singing. Miguel, I enjoyed you more this time.
Lanie - I felt you enjoyed your performance. Liezel, you need to loosen up a bit.
Gerard - Individually, you both did very well. Miguel, this is the best I've seen you. The interaction bothered me a bit.

Van and Poi - Forever's Not Enough (Sarah G) + Maybe (Peabo Bryson)

Poi is pitch perfect and full-toned as always, Van is quite tense but he is showing improvement. The counterpoint was brought up by Poi, except for a bad note at the near end.

Louie - Poi you did a good job except for a few sharp notes. Van, good but nothing really fantastic. The counterpoint was a nice mixture.
Lanie - There are parts which are not clear, but the performance was good.
Gerard - Van, you have to become the singer, the singing has to come first. This was a normal performance for you. Poi you sounded really good. The last part, you didn't quite come together.

Iñaki and Chris - Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita (Roselle Nava) + Kunin Mo Na Lang Lahat Sa Akin (Jeremiah)

Cris, I was surprised at the good tone of her voice and at the good start to the song. She seemed more "pro". Iñaki, the falsetto was kinda sharp. His serious side showed well in this song. The counterpoint sounded okay. The chemistry was there, considering Iñaki's interest in Chris.

Louie - Inaki, work harder on the ballads, but you are improving. Cris, okay, but the
Lani - (gibberish, same same. I didn't understand. But I know it was a positive comment.)

Laarni and Bugoy - On the Wings of Love (Jeffrey Osborne) + Back at One (Brian McKnight)

Laarni was shaky at the beginning, but Bugoy was consistent. The counterpoint, Laarni's voice was louder.

Gerard - At the start Laarni, your alignment was low, but you are a good singer. Bugoy, I remind you to fix your diction, but you are great.
Lani - Bugoy, only your pronunciation needed improvement. Laarni, only the beginning was shaky.

Liezel and Poi - I forgot the title of the song. Dammit. I was running errands that time.

Top Three - Poi, Laarni & Bugoy

Star Scholar - Laarni - she will be performing on ASAP next Sunday

Voting Results for the Probationary Scholars:

Sen - 60.05%
Bunny - 39.55% (expelled)

Too bad, I wanted Bunny to stay. But then she can now take care of the cyst in her throat.

Bottom four - Sen (saved by the mentors afterwards), Miguel, Cris, Inaki