PDA’s 5th probation night!

After Oona’s departure from the Academy, it was time to reveal who among the remaining scholars are nominated for expulsion this week! Headmaster Jim was present to give the students their class cards wherein a red mark meant that the student is on probation while a black one meant that he/she is safe from expulsion. First up were last week’s Star Scholars Panky and Eman along with the three former probationary students, Yeng, Davey, and Kristoff. Right after watching video clips of their performances, the Headmaster started to hand out their class cards wherein Panky got the highest grade for the 2nd consecutive week! As for the others, all of them but Kristoff are safe from getting expelled this week. Juror Leah Navarro was clearly disappointed with Kristoff’s performance saying, “ayan na naman parang di mo naririnig yung mga nota.”

After getting nominated – again, Kristoff wasn’t that upset anymore and tried to remain positive, “I guess I just have to show the judges what the people see (and) at least nag-improve ang grade ko.” Next up were the remaining group of PDA boys, Ronnie, Jay-R, Chad, Yvan, and RJ. Even though Panky got the highest grade, Ronnie who got the 2nd highest grade of 9.33 from the jurors will be this week’s Star Scholar so that everybody will be given a chance to shine. However, RJ got nominated for the first time! Juror Jimmy Antiporda explained, “Napansin ko nagkakaron ng problema ang pagkanta mo at paghawak ng gitara kaya nawawala ka. Practice lang (and) improve on your singing.”

The last batch of scholars to visit the Headmaster last night were composed of Iya, Michelle, Joan, Rosita, Chai and Irish. Since two boys got nominated already, it automatically meant that 2 of the girls from their group will be on probation as well. Unfortunately, Michelle got nominated for the 2nd time while it was a first for former Star Scholar Iya. Juror Jimmy Antiporda advised Iya to be more adventurous with her singing while his fellow juror Vernie Varga left some harsh words for Michelle – who also got this week’s lowest grade of 6.66. “Ikaw yung weakest performer, ‘di mo na dapat karirin ‘yung pag-awit.” In spite of that comment, Michelle remained steadfast and promised to work harder this week. But the Headmaster also had another important announcement for the students that night, in order to maintain a standard of excellence in the Academy, students who got nominated for the 5th time will automatically be expelled.