Despite difficulty, vape artist pushes through with semifinals act

Despite not being able to show his best performance, vape artist JM Bayot was still able to charm the judges and the audience on Sunday's live semifinals of "Pilipinas Got Talent."

Bayot, whose audition video got millions of views, returned on stage with a new set of tricks using his electronic cigarette.

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However, the judges were quick to notice that Bayot was not able to give his best performance.

"Nagawa mo ba 'yung dapat act mo? Parang napansin ko na medyo mahangin pa rin kaya medyo nagkaroon ng problema sa forms," Angel Locsin told Bayot.

"Alam na alam mo 'pag 'yung performer frustrated, at 'yung frustration, naipapasa 'yun sa audience. Damang-dama ko 'yung frustration mo, na pati ako tuloy, nafu-frustrate kasi alam kong hindi mo nagagawa 'yung gusto mong gawin," Vice Ganda added.

Bayot was among this week's top three contestants. However, the second slot in the grand finals was given to comedian Orville Tonido.

The first slot was given to Nocturnal Dance Company, after they received the most number of viewers' votes.

Hosted by Billy Crawford and Toni Gonzaga, "Pilipinas Got Talent" airs Saturdays after "Home Sweetie Home" and Sundays after "Wansapanataym."