Kakaibang Idol

Kakaibang Idol was a special episode of Philippine Idol held on September 23, 2006, a week after the Top 12 Finalists have been named. It was an interactive reality singing competition consisting of notable auditionees who either did not pass or failed to make it through the Top 24 Semifinalists. The program was named Kakaibang Idol (A Different Kind of Idol) because the seven contestants takes made an impact among viewers of the show.^[1]

The songs that they each used during the auditions were the same ones which they performed that night except for Perey who performed Lara Fabian's version of "Broken Vow" (he used the "his name" lyric rather than the "her name" lyric in Groban's version). Also, most of the performances were accompanied by back-up dancers, something the semi-finalists' performances never had.

The twelve finalists were present that night, but they only performed at the beginning and end of the show. Likewise, Philippine Idol judges Francis Magalona, Pilita Corrales, and Ryan Cayabyab took a back seat, appearing in clips taking their "time off" at the start of the show. Taking over jury duties that night were comedic performers Ethel Booba, Arnell Ignacio, and Tuesday Vargas.

Although that night was a breather night for the finalists, voting was still active, involving viewers to pick the performer who should be proclaimed "Kakaibang Idol." The next night, with the presence of the finalists, Magalona, Corrales, and Cayabyab, Yova Alonzo was chosen by the viewers as "Kakaibang Idol."

Contestants

The following, in order of performance in the show, are:

• Jhonalene "Jhona" Sison - a band vocalist who wore an all-green anime-inspired outfit and sang a pompous version of the Voltes V theme (ボルテスＶのうた, "Voltes V no Uta" by Mitsuko Horie, Columbia Yurikago-kai, and Koorogi '73) before giving a song the judges could understand ("Moonraker" by Shirley Bassey).^[2] Auditioned in Manila and passed, but was eliminated halfway through the theater rounds.^[3]
• John Jerrico "Jeck" Perey - gave the judges and host some hula lessons before he gave his low-toned, yet original performance of Josh Groban's "Broken Vow".^[2] Auditioned in Manila and passed, but was eliminated at some point in the theater rounds.
• Lalaine Enriquez - wore black while giving an energetic performance of "Babae Po Ako ('Di Ako Bakla)" (I'm a Girl, I'm Not Gay) by Tuesday Vargas.^[2] Auditioned in Manila and passed, but was eliminated during the theater rounds.
• Leonard Ocampo - wore his "lucky" trench coat, but ended up pleading to the judges, especially an infuriated Cayabyab, for another chance because of his mediocre version of VST & Co.'s "Sumayaw, Sumunod" ("Dance and Follow"). Auditioned in Manila, but failed.^[2] His trench coat get-up made him one of the contenders.
• Sheryll Ann "Shane" Romulo - She sang a very choreographed version of "Huwag Mo Akong Ligawan (Kuya, 'Wag Po)" (Don't Date With Me; Master, Don't!)^[4] which actually sounded like she had just breathed helium. Auditioned in Manila, but failed; it was shown only in parts.^[2] She was later picked because of the sheer hilarity of the audition.
• Win John Dacay - his mouthful rendition of "Joyful, Joyful" was masked by his sudden dance moves and frequent splits. Auditioned in Cebu, but failed. He was even being compared to entertainer Mystica because of his splits.^[5]
• Kenneth Paul "Yova" Alonzo - a male-to-female (mtf) transexual whose nickname is derived from "Yobab", which is baboy or "pig" spelled backwards. She auditioned wearing a purple parachute dress; impressed the judges with her soulful yet controlled rendition of Whitney Houston's "Why Does It Hurt So Bad".^[5] Auditioned in Cebu and passed, but was shut out of the Top 24.^[3] She was still chosen to be compete for the "Kakaibang Idol" edition for her resiliency in singing despite the ambiguity of her gender.

External links

• Episode 12 – Kakaibang Idol Philippine Idol Official Website, Recaps section

References