The last live performance night of The X Factor Philippines before the grand finals happened September 29, 2012 at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque. The X Factor final 4 paid tribute to their musical heroes which serve as their influences in singing.
Allen Sta. Maria opened the night for the nth time with a swagger from Willow Smith, Whip My Hair. The judges gave their nod to Allen. Even judge Pilita told her that she might replace Charice, to which her mentor agreed saying that she's not threatened at all because Allen deserved it.
Daddy's Home suited up for their Journey performance. The quartet again harmonized perfectly with a Homer Flores-arranged Open Arms and the judges were all unanimous in saying that they really deserved the slot in the Top 4.
KZ Tandingan may not display her vocal calisthenics but she did one thing we haven't seen in her performances yet which is dancing. Doing Chris Brown's Forever was not her strongest (probably her weakest this season) but we're pretty sure that she will make it to the grand finals and even win the whole thing with her strong fan base.
Gabriel Maturan closed the show with Justin Bieber's Boyfriend. It was the biggest production for Gabriel after Bruno Mars' It Will Rain and he did not disappoint. Rapping, singing (with falsetto) and dancing in one performance was it and his mentor told him that it was his most relaxed so far, proud no matter what happens on the results night.
Here is the list of songs performed by The X Factor Philippines Final 4 (in order):
- Allen Jane Sta. Maria - Whip My Hair (Willow Smith)
- Daddy's Home - Open Arms (Journey)
- KZ Tandingan - Forever (Chris Brown)
- Gabriel Maturan - Boyfriend (Justin Bieber)
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Here is our ranking of the best performances of the night:
- Gabriel Maturan - XF GAB
- Daddy's Home - XF DAD
- Allen Jane Sta. Maria - XF ALLEN
- KZ Tandingan - XF KZ
Who will make it to the grand finals? We foresee either Daddy's Home or Allen Sta. Maria going home on Sunday's live results show. Both have been in the bottom two a few times already. However, there was a gut feel that Gabriel Maturan will be there for the first time and can be in the danger of elimination if he will be pitted against Daddy's Home (with or without a deadlock).
Don't miss The X Factor Philippines on September 30 as the Final 3 who will battle it out in the grand finals will be named.