The fifth live performance night of The X Factor Philippines happened September 1, 2012 at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque. The X Factor final 8 paid tribute to OPM music on the night's performances.
Jeric Medina opened the night with a refreshing version of Itchyworms' Akin Ka Na Lang which we found as his best so far in the competition but the judges were quite uncomfortable with Jeric's movements, saying that he's good with slow songs. He was followed by Joan Da in a red gown singing Join The Club's Nobela and the judges agreed that its her best vocals so far, one that could be her single. Daddy's Home performed Paraiso by Smokey Mountain with their children which was also a hit to the judges.
Gabriel Maturan gave a cool rendition of South Border's Rainbow working on his falsetto right, getting nods from judges. Takeoff did APO's Yakap Sa Dilim and vocally, the judges found some flaws yet their performance was enjoyable. Allen Sta. Maria received praises for her rendition of Carol Banawa's Hanggang May Kailanman, perhaps her best so far outside her usual genre which is hip hop.
KZ Tandingan sang Ang Huling El Bimbo by Eraserheads and the judges just wanted her to continue what she's doing. Kedebon Colim was again given the pimp spot for the second time and he performed Kailangan Kita composed by Ogie Alcasid and just like last week, Kedebon's notes were all around prompting Charice to say that he can't just do a ballad thing if ever he still moves on to next week's live show.
Here are the list of songs performed by The X Factor Philippines Final 8 (in order):
- Jeric Medina - Akin Ka Na Lang (Itchyworms)
- Joan Da - Nobela (Join The Club)
- Daddy's Home - Paraiso (Smokey Mountain)
- Gabriel Maturan - Rainbow (South Border)
- Takeoff - Yakap Sa Dilim (APO)
- Allen Jane Sta. Maria - Hanggang May Kailanman (Carol Banawa)
- KZ Tandingan - Ang Huling El Bimbo (Eraserheads)
- Kedebon Colim - Kailangan Kita (Gary Valenciano)
To vote for your favorite, just text XF <space> name of contestant and send to 2331 for Globe, TM and Sun Cellular subscribers or 231 for Smart and Talk N’ Text subscribers. You can also vote using ABS-CBN vote cards. To vote online, log on to xfactor.abs-cbn.com. To show support to your favorite contestants, you may also vote on our poll. Just click here.
Here is our ranking of the best performances of the night:
- Allen Jane Sta. Maria - XF ALLEN
- Gabriel Maturan - XF GAB
- Jeric Medina - XF JERIC
- KZ Tandingan - XF KZ
- Joan Da - XF JOAN
- Daddy's Home - XF DAD
- Takeoff - XF TAKE
- Kedebon Colim - XF KED
Tomorrow, September 2, one finalist will again be eliminated on its 5th Results Show so vote for your favorite and don't miss the fifth elimination night Sunday after Sarah G Live.
