Melason, Kiray and Japoy Dancesport Challenge in 'I Dare You'

The pressure is high for newlyweds Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco to step up as their dancesport challenge continues this Saturday (Dec 14) episode in“I Dare You.” 

Last week’s episode saw Melai and Jason repeatedly stumbling on dance routines, and Jason criticized by celebrity dance expert Maribeth Bichara for his lack of focus and determination when he took the basic steps test with Melai. This resulted in his failure and the whole group, also composed of Japoy Lizardo, Kiray Celis, and their partners, in the challenge that would have given all of Melinda Adora’s Step Kids pairs of dancing shoes. 

To inspire Jason, he, along with Melai went to visit his grandmother in Mindoro whose medical bills will be covered by the program if they succeed in a real-life dancesport competition. Will Jason be able to find the heart to take the challenge seriously? Will he, Melai, Japoy, and Kiray win the dance studio for the Step Kids, the birthday party for Japoy’s partner, and the college scholarship for Kiray’s partner? 

Watch “I Dare You Season 2” with John Prats, Deniesse Aguilar, Robi Domingo, and Melai Cantiveros Saturday night (Dec 14) after “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” For updates, like facebook.com/IDAREYOUSEASON2 or follow @IDareYouS2 on Twitter and @idareyouofficial on Instagram.

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Melai and Jason Face Tough Challenge Before Wedding

Before Melai Cantiveros walks down the aisle to tie the knot with her real-life sweetheart Jason Francisco, the comic couple is bound to face a challenge that will test their relationship in “I Dare You” this Saturday (Dec 7) on ABS-CBN. 

Melai and Jason will undergo a strenuous one-month training to learn traditional Latin dances under the guidance of multi-awarded dancesport coach Belinda Adora. If the couple wins in a real-life dancesport competition, the reality show will fund the construction of a dance studio for Belinda Adoro’s Step Kids, a group of underprivileged children sponsored and trained by Belinda. 

Despite the gravity of what’s at stake, the two cast off the pressure and mess around during training. Will they be able to just laugh through the difficult dance routines to achieve their goal? 

Also joining Melason in the challenge are actress Kiray Celis and taekwondo superstar Japoy Lizardo, who will compete with dancers from Step Kids. Japoy’s challenge is to break away from his taekwondo techniques and adopt graceful dance moves, while Kiray’s is to boost the self-confidence of her partner who is suffering from inferiority complex. If they win first place in their respective competitions, Japoy’s partner will be rewarded with a grand 18th birthday party, while Kiray’s will get a scholarship and a livelihood package. 

Join hosts John Prats, Deniesse Aguilar, Robi Domingo, and Melai Cantiveros as they showcase Filipinos who brave through life’s challenges in “I Dare You Season 2,” Saturday night (Nov 30) after “Maalaala Mo Kaya.” For updates, like facebook.com/IDAREYOUSEASON2 or follow @IDareYouS2 on Twitter and @idareyouofficial on Instagram. Join in the online discussion while watching the episode and tweet using the hashtag #IDareYouMelason.

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La Salle and Ateneo Wage War in 'Bottomline' this February 16

After the successful run of “Rivalry: Ateneo-La Salle The Musical” last year, the most-celebrated rift between Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University is set to take the spotlight once again as the musical play returns on stage this February. 

On Saturday (February 16) in the “Bottomline With Boy Abunda,” the producer and musical director of the said play Ed Gatchalian is all set to share with the TV viewers his thoughts about the ever amusing Ateneo-La Salle feud in Philippine collegiate basketball. And to further heat up the discussion this Saturday, part of the show’s audience are DLSU students Japoy Lizardo, Johnny Sy, Henry Atayde, and Paolo Lucero; and Ateneans Karylle, Yael Yuzon, Nini Borja, Vin Dancel, Toto Malvar, Mike Go, and Kirk Long. 

When did the rift between Ateneo and La Salle start? What are the similarities and differences of Ateneans and La Sallians? After Gatchalian studied in both Ateneo and La Salle, can he say that the rivalry between the two universities helps its students become better individuals? 

Don’t miss the 2012 PMPC Best Public Affairs Program “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” this Saturday, 11:30 pm, after “Banana Split” on ABS-CBN. For more updates, log on to www.abs-cbn.com or follow @abscbndotcom on Twitter.

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