North and Central Luzon Protégé Shelly Hipolito was eliminated during the 5th elimination night of GMA-7's Protégé: The Battle for the Big Artista Break on Sunday, September 23. Shelly was sent home after getting the lowest text votes and judges' score.
Before Shelly was sent home, the Top 9 protégés were grouped into three and the members of each group had the privilege to perform with a popular Kapuso star.
The first group comprised of Thea Tolentino and Alden Richards, Japs de Luna and Winwyn Marquez and Bryan Benedict and Kris Bernal did their own interpretation of the biggest hits of Black Eyed Peas.
The second group showcased its fun and quirky side in a production number featuring the songs of Katy Perry. Group two is composed of Mikoy Morales and Julie Anne San Jose, Elle Ramirez and Mark Herras and Ruru Madrid and Barbie Forteza.
Meanwhile, Shelly belonged to the third group which performed David Guetta songs to interpret the different levels of romance. She was partnered with Rocco Nacino. Other members of the alliance were Zandra Summer and Aljur Abrenica and Jeric Gonzales and Louise delos Reyes.
Roderick Paulate's Protégés - Elle Ramirez and Japs de Luna
Ricky Davao's Protégés - Bryan Benedict
Gina Alajar's Protégés - Zandra Summer and Thea Tolentino
Jolina Magdangal's Protégés - Mikoy Morales and Jeric Gonzales
Phillip Salvador's Protégé - Ruru Madrid
