Superstar Duets
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Superstar Duets is a 2016 Philippine television reality show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Jennylyn Mercado, it premiered on September 3, 2016 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up. The show concluded on December 17, 2016, with a total of 16 episodes.
Cast
Host
- Jennylyn Mercado
- Regine Velasquez (guest host)
Judges
Contestants
- Michael "Pekto" Nacua
- Joross Gamboa
- Jerald Napoles
- Rita Daniela
- Denise Barbacena
- Divine Aucina
- Nar Cabico
- Jeffrey "Osang" Soliven
International star impersonators
| 1st batch Episodes 1-4 | 2nd batch Episodes 5-7 | 3rd batch (UPM) Episodes 8-10 | 4th batch Episode 11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celine Dionesia Seeyah Later Adele Antada1 Samboy Smith Justin Tatlong Bibe Nicki Balaj Ariana Venti Jessie J. Puno | Tina Torture1 Ma. Katy Perry Ibon Jovi Gutom Jones Cher Gil White Lady Gaga | Whitney Usedto Amy Beerhouse Michael Jackstone13 Freddie Mercules1 Luther Vandolph Punk Sinatra | Bruno Marshmallow Meghanon Trainor Piggy Azalea Adam Levintador Christina Basagulera3 |
| 5th batch2 Episode 13 | 6th batch Episode 14 | 7th batch Episode 15 | |
| A. Bono Kabibeyonce Diana Chos Rihanna Ramos Drake Vargas | Stevie Wonder Woman Madonna Cruz Vinaboy George Prince Epal | Miley Virus Pinkantadia Adele Antada |
- ^International star impersonator performed in the wildcard round.
- ^The Top 5 celebrity contestants were also the international star impersonators on this episode.
- ^International star impersonator performed in the grand finals.
Preliminary rounds
Color key
| Contestant safe from elimination | |
| Contestant placed in bottom group | |
| Contestant eliminated | |
| Contestant granted immunity | |
| Contestant re-enters the competition |
Round 1
The contestants will be divided into two batch. Each batch will have two contestants who got the lowest score placed in the bottom group . Bottom group contestants will face the elimination round while the safe contestants will fight for immunity.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Partner | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 (September 3) | 1 | Mike 'Pekto' Nacua | Seeyah Later | "Chandelier" | 14 stars |
| 2 | Denise Barbacena | Nicki Balaj | "Super Bass" | 17 stars | |
| 3 | Rita Daniela | Ariana Venti | "Break Free" | < 14 stars | |
| 4 | Jeffrey 'Osang' Soliven | Justin Tatlong Bibe | "Baby" | 19 stars | |
| Episode 2 (September 10) | 1 | Divine Aucina | Jessie J. Puno | "Domino" | 15 stars |
| 2 | Jerald Napoles | Celine Dionesia | "The Prayer" | 13 stars | |
| 3 | Nar Cabico | Samboy Smith | "Lay Me Down" | 19 stars | |
| 4 | Joross Gamboa | Adele Antada | "Rolling in the Deep" | < 13 stars | |
| Episode 3: First elimination (September 17) | 1 | Jerald Napoles | Celine Dionesia | "Power of Love" | 16 stars |
| 2 | Rita Daniela | Ariana Venti | "One Last Time" | 19 stars | |
| 3 | Joross Gamboa | Adele Antada | "Someone Like You" | 15 stars | |
| 4 | Pekto Nacua | Seeyah Later | "Titanium" | 14 stars | |
| Episode 4: Immunity round (September 24) | 1 | Osang Soliven | Justin Tatlong Bibe | "Eenie Meenie" | < 19 stars |
| 2 | Nar Cabico | Samboy Smith | "Stay with Me" | 19 stars | |
| 3 | Divine Aucina | Jessie J. Puno | "Price Tag" | < 19 stars | |
| 4 | Denise Barbacena | Nicki Balaj | "Starships" | < 21 stars |
Round 2
The same rule applies for this round except for the immunity round.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Partner | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 5 (October 1) | 1 | Osang Soliven | Tina Torture | "Proud Mary" | 17 stars |
| 2 | Rita Daniela | Ma. Katy Perry | "California Gurls" | < 17 stars | |
| 3 | Joross Gamboa | Ibon Jovi | "It's My Life" | < 17 stars | |
| Episode 6 (October 8) | 1 | Denise Barbacena | Cher Gil | "Believe" | Did not reveal |
| 2 | Jerald Napoles | Gutom Jones | "Sexbomb" | Did not reveal | |
| 3 | Divine Aucina | White Lady Gaga | "Bad Romance" | Did not reveal | |
| Episode 7: Second Elimination (October 15) | 1 | Jerald Napoles | Gutom Jones | "Kiss" | > 12 stars |
| 2 | Rita Daniela | Ma. Katy Perry | "Firework" | > 12 stars | |
| 3 | Denise Barbacena | Cher Gil | "Strong Enough" | 12 stars | |
| 4 | Joross Gamboa | Ibon Jovi | "You Give Love A Bad Name" | > 12 stars |
Round 3
The same rule applies for this round except for the third elimination wherein each of the bottom group contestants will have their Celebrity resbaker.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Partner | Celebrity Resbaker | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 8 (October 22) | 1 | Nar Cabico | Whitney Usedto | —N/a | "I Will Always Love You" | Did not reveal |
| 2 | Osang Soliven | Amy Beerhouse | "Rehab" | Did not reveal | ||
| 3 | Divine Aucina | Michael Jackstone | "I'll Be There" | Did not reveal | ||
| Episode 9 (October 29) | 1 | Joross Gamboa | Freddie Mercules | —N/a | "Bohemian Rhapsody" | 18 stars |
| 2 | Rita Daniela | Luther Vandolph | "Dance With My Father" | 17 stars | ||
| 3 | Jerald Napoles | Punk Sinatra | "Fly Me To The Moon" | < 17 stars | ||
| Episode 10: Third Elimination (November 5) | 1 | Rita Daniela | Luther Vandolph | Julie Anne San Jose | "I'd Rather" | 16 stars |
| 2 | Divine Aucina | Michael Jackstone | Jak Roberto | "Beat It" | 18 stars | |
| 3 | Osang Soliven | Amy Beerhouse | Kim Idol | "Valerie" | 14 stars | |
| 4 | Jerald Napoles | Punk Sinatra | Boobsie | "New York, New York" | 16 stars |
Round 4
The five remaining contestants will perform. The contestant with lowest star rating from the judges will be eliminated from the competition.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Partner | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 11 (November 12) | 1 | Joross Gamboa | Bruno Marshmallow | "Uptown Funk" | 16 stars |
| 2 | Nar Cabico | Meghanon Trainor | "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" | > 16 stars | |
| 3 | Rita Daniela | Piggy Azalea | "Fancy" | > 16 stars | |
| 4 | Divine Aucina | Adam Levintador | "Moves Like Jagger" | 15 stars | |
| 5 | Jerald Napoles | Christina Basagulera | "Fighter" | > 16 stars |
Wildcard round
The 4 eliminated contestants perform again for a second chance to be back at the competition. The contestant with highest star rating will re-enter the competition. All songs performed on this episode are songs of Aegis.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Partner | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 12 (November 19) | 1 | Mike "Pekto" Nacua | Tina Torture | "Basang-basa Sa Ulan" | < 18 stars |
| 2 | Denise Barbacena | Michael Jackstone | "Halik" | < 18 stars | |
| 3 | Osang Soliven | Adele Antada | "Luha" | < 18 stars | |
| 4 | Divine Aucina | Freddie Mercules | "Sinta" | 18 stars |
Finals
Color key
| Contestant safe from elimination | |
| Contestant eliminated | |
| Contestant announced as the runner-up | |
| Contestant announced as the grand winner |
Round 5
The Final 5 contestants will impersonate an international star of their choice instead of having an impersonator partner as duet. Each celebrity contestant will be paired to OPM icons. The contestant with lowest score will be eliminated from the competition.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Partner | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 13 (November 26) | 1 | Joross Gamboa as A. Bono | Jett Pangan | "With or Without You" / "Salamat" | Did not reveal |
| 2 | Rita Daniela as Kabibeyonce | Joey Generoso | "Love on Top" / "Tuloy Pa Rin Ako" | Did not reveal | |
| 3 | Nar Cabico as Diana Chos | Imelda Papin | "It's My Turn" / "Bakit" | Did not reveal | |
| 4 | Divine Aucina as Rihanna Ramos | Jessa Zaragosa | "Umbrella" / "Bakit Pa" | Did not reveal | |
| 5 | Jerald Napoles as Drake Vargas | Andrew E. | "Hotline Bling" / "Humanap Ka Ng Panget" | Did not reveal |
Quarter finals
The Final 4 contestants perform. The celebrity contestant with lowest star rating will be eliminated from the competition. All songs performed are songs of Regine Velasquez.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Partner | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 14 (December 3) | 1 | Nar Cabico | Stevie Wonder Woman | "Hanggang Ngayon" | > 15 stars |
| 2 | Divine Aucina | Madonna Cruz | "Dadalhin" | 15 stars | |
| 3 | Jerald Napoles | Vinaboy George | "Pangako" | > 15 stars | |
| 4 | Rita Daniela | Prince Epal | "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" | 20 stars |
Semi finals
The final 3 contestants perform. The celebrity contestant with lowest star rating will be eliminated from the competition. Ai-Ai delas Alas served as a judge.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Partner | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 15 (December 10) | 1 | Jerald Napoles | Miley Virus | "Wrecking Ball" | 24 stars |
| 2 | Rita Daniela | Pinkantadia | "Just Give Me a Reason" | 23 stars | |
| 3 | Nar Cabico | Adele Antada | "All I Ask" | 28 stars |
Grand finals
The grand finals consists of 3 rounds wherein the final 2 contestants will perform. On the first round, they will have a concert style duet with Lani Misalucha. The second round will be video mirroring challenge wherein they will copy a music video content. And for the third round, the final 2 will have a duet with international superstar of their choice. Ai-Ai delas Alas served as the 4th judge.
| Episode | Round | Contestant | Partner | Song | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 16 (December 17) | 1 | Jerald Napoles | Lani Misalucha | "Queen of the Night" | 19 stars |
| Nar Cabico | 19 stars | ||||
| 2 | Jerald Napoles | —N/a | "24K Magic" | 19 stars | |
| Nar Cabico | 19 stars | ||||
| 3 | Jerald Napoles | Michael Jackstone | "Smooth Criminal" | 24 stars | |
| Nar Cabico | Christina Basagulera | "Lady Marmalade" | 26 stars |
Ratings
Urban Luzon and NUTAM (Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement) ratings are provided by AGB Nielsen Philippines while Kantar Media Philippines provide Nationwide ratings (Urban + Rural).
| No. | Episode | Original air date | AGB Nielsen Urban Luzon | Kantar Media Nationwide | Ref. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Timeslot rank | Primetime rank | Rating | Timeslot rank | Primetime rank | ||||
| 1 | "Round 1–part 1" | September 3, 2016 | 18.3% | #1 | #4 | 13.2% | #2 | #9 | |
| 2 | "Round 1–part 2" | September 10, 2016 | 13.0% | #2 | #7 | 9.8% | #2 | #9 | |
| 3 | "First Elimination Night" | September 17, 2016 | 15.1% | #1 | #6 | 10.7% | #2 | #9 | |
| 4 | "Immunity Round" | September 24, 2016 | 13.9% | #2 | #7 | 10.5% | #2 | —N/a | |
| 5 | "Round 2–part 1" | October 1, 2016 | 14.3% | #1 | #6 | 10.4% | #2 | #9 | |
| 6 | "Round 2–part 2" | October 8, 2016 | 12.9% | #2 | #9 | 9.3% | #2 | #9 | |
| 7 | "Second Elimination Night" | October 15, 2016 | 14.3% | #1 | #8 | 10.1% | #2 | #9 | |
| 8 | "Round 3–part 1" | October 22, 2016 | 14.3% | #1 | #7 | 9.2% | #2 | #9 | |
| 9 | "Round 3–part 2" | October 29, 2016 | 13.3% | #1 | #7 | 9.3% | #2 | #9 | |
| 10 | "Third Elimination Night" | November 5, 2016 | 13.3% | #1 | #7 | 9.6% | #2 | #9 | |
| 11 | "Round 4" | November 12, 2016 | 14.0% | #1 | #6 | 9.5% | #2 | #9 | |
| 12 | "Wildcard Round" | November 19, 2016 | 15.1% | #1 | #5 | —N/a | —N/a | —N/a | |
| 13 | Round 5" | November 26, 2016 | 13.1% | #1 | #5 | 9.5% | #2 | #9 | |
| 14 | "Quarter Finals" | December 3, 2016 | 11.5% | #1 | #8 | 9.5% | #2 | #9 | |
| AGB Nielsen NUTAM | Kantar Media Nationwide | ||||||||
| 15 | "Semi Finals" | December 10, 2016 | 12.0% | #1 | #8 | 10.9% | #2 | #9 | |
| 16 | "Grand Finals" | December 17, 2016 | 11.8% | #3 | #8 | 9.9% | #2 | #8 |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Game Show | Superstar Duets | Nominated | |
| Best Game Show Host | Jennylyn Mercado | Nominated |
External links
- atIMDb