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The Top 20

Last week, the elimination was emotional. I didn't like Drizzle to go. She was better than Sue Ellen.

I watched the performance of the top 20. Most of them rendered average performances. Yes, they can sing, but not really outstanding. Last year, Gian Magdangal was already noticeable. I am looking for that kind of performance.

Pinoy Idol is not that exciting yet compared to American Idol. It's a little bit boring. Compared to Pinoy Pop Superstar, I prefer the PPS's format where contestants can sing their pieces in full. In Pinoy Idol, one could not enjoy the performances of the contestants because each piece lasts only for seconds.

The first time I heard Maricris Garcia sang in Pinoy Pop Superstar, one could easily tell that she's good. The first time I heard the Pinoy Idol contestants, not one of them captured me like Maricris did.

For the first 4 who were eliminated, I think it was unfair to them that they were not featured individually in Pinoy Idol Extra (because they were already eliminated). Knowing the idol hopefuls individually helps a lot in casting votes. Familiarity helps.

I hope next year, GMA7 can modify the format of Pinoy Idol. Prior to the performances of the top 24, they should already be featured individually through Pinoy Idol Extra. They should also be allowed to sing their pieces in full for the audiences delight para mas madaling mag-vote. Kumbaga, yung performance night, parang highlights na lang ng mga song pieces nila. Voting should also be lengthened -- from the end of the performance up to the day before the next performance. But, only unique votes should be counted. That way, GMA7 can truly determine the number of fans each idol has. There should also be unique voting through the Internet and landlines.

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