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‘Sabong ‘to!’ Close fight of ‘beast-mode’ contenders in Tawag ng Tanghalan leave judges torn

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Miguel Dumaual, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="ABS-CBN" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/02/10/20220210-tawag-ng-tanghalan.jpg"/><figcaption>Tawag ng Tanghalan judge Ogie Alcasid reacts to the Face Off between hopefuls Abbey Rivera and Antonetthe Tismo. <em>ABS-CBN</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — Earning nearly tied scores of 94.7% and 94.3%, competing hopefuls of Tawag ng Tanghalan had judges on their feet Thursday with one of the closest fights yet in the singing contest.</p><p>In the live episode of “It’s Showtime,” challenger Abbey Rivera attempted to steal the “golden mikropono” from two-day defending champion Antonetthe Tismo.</p><p>Facing off in the final round, Rivera showed off her vocal stylings with “Di Na Natuto,” while Tismo defended her title with a soaring rendition of “Narito Ako.”</p><p>“Para tayong nagkaroon ng talpakan on live TV! Sabong ‘to talaga ng mahuhusay! Grabe!” host Vice Ganda said after their performances.</p><p>Head judge Ogie Alcasid, who was seen giving a standing ovation along with panelists Nyoy Volante and Klarisse de Guzman, quipped they had “so much of a kerfuffle,” a British slang for argument.</p><p>Turning serious, he said, “Today was a showdown of two incredible vocal stylists.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WWL9Ur8b72c?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jtIn_od77Yo?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>“Meron kayong angking galing na alam niyong kayo lang ang meron. ‘Pag kumanta kayo, talagang mapapamangha ka,” he added.</p><p>Alcasid praised Rivera for her “tasteful adlibs” and “exciting” stage presence, and commended Tismo for her “depth” in singing and her “beast-mode” performance.</p><p>“Of course, kailangang may manalo sa inyo. But I have to tell you both — it is very, very close. Very, very close. Congratulations. And thank you,” he told them.</p><p>Ultimately, Rivera edged out Tismo by less than one percentage-point, to successfully become the new defending champion.</p><p>Rivera will have to defend her title five consecutive times to clinch a quarterfinals slot, or eight times to leap straight to the semifinals.</p><p>“It’s Showtime” airs weekdays and Saturdays via Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, and iWantTFC.</p>

Earning nearly tied scores of 94.7% and 94.3%, competing hopefuls of Tawag ng Tanghalan had judges on their feet Thursday with one of the closest fights yet in the singing contest.

‘Sabong ‘to!’ Close fight of ‘beast-mode’ contenders in Tawag ng Tanghalan leave judges torn

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‘Sabong ‘to!’ Close fight of ‘beast-mode’ contenders in Tawag ng Tanghalan leave judges torn

Miguel Dumaual,

ABS-CBN News

Published February 10, 2022 06:24 PM PHT

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Updated February 10, 2022 07:56 PM PHT

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It's Showtime

Tawag ng Tanghalan

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Abbey Rivera

Antonetthe Tismo

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