StarStruck (Season 4)
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The fourth season of StarStruck
StarStruck (Philippine TV series)
StarStruck is a Philippine over-all talent competition airing on GMA Network. It debuted on October 27, 2003, and has since become one of the most popular shows on Philippine television....

(or also known as StarStruck: The Next Level) premiered on December 4, 2006. The council was formed with Lorna Tolentino
Lorna Tolentino
Victoria Lorna Aluquin-Fernandez, better known as Lorna Tolentino , is a Filipina actress, host, executive producer and widow of actor Rudy Fernandez. Together, they bore two sons named Ralph and Renz.She was born on December 23, 1961 in Concepcion, Tarlac and later moved to Manila...

, Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio
Louie Ignacio is a television director in the Philippines.-Music Video Director:*Sarah Geronimo - Broken Vow *Sarah Geronimo - Sa Iyo*Jaya - Honesty*La Diva - Kasiping Ka...

, and Douglas Quijano representing it. Quijano replaced Joey De Leon
Joey de Leon
José María Ramos de León, better known as Joey de Leon is a Filipino comedian, actor, and television presenter. He hosts the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey that has made several comedy movies and TV shows...

. The show was co-hosted by Dingdong Dantes
Dingdong Dantes
Jose Sixto Raphael Gonzalez Dantes III, popularly known as Dingdong Dantes, is a director/actor and model, born on August 2, 1980 in Quezon City, Philippines.- Early years :...

, Jolina Magdangal
Jolina Magdangal
-Filmography:Pasan ko ang Daigdig-Television:-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-2007:* FAMAS Awards - Golden Artist Awardee* PMPC Star Awards for TV - Favorite Female Host Starstruck: The Next Level* UNICEF Ambassadres of Goodwill...

, and Raymond Gutierrez
Raymond Gutiérrez
Raymond Kristoffer Rama-Gutierrez , is a TV Host, editor, columnist, endorser, and actor in Philippines. He comes from a family of actors and performers.-Early life:...

.

Overview

The return of StarStruck was formally announced on 3 September 2006, now titled StarStruck: The Next Level (aka StarStruck 4), a new and improved edition of the popular show. Hosted by the same hosts as Season 3
StarStruck (Season 3)
The third season of StarStruck premiered on December 5, 2005. The council was formed with Joey de Leon, Louie Ignacio, and Lorna Tolentino representing it...

 and headed by The Council members' Lorna Tolentino, Louie Ignacio, and Douglas Quijano, the show had its pilot episode on December 4, 2006.

In the fourth year of the reality-talent search, the age bracket for star wannabes was adjusted from 15-18 in previous batches to 16-21, a milestone in StarStruck History.

Unlike the previous batches which launched 14, this batch were trimmed down to twenty, dubbed as the Top 20. Also, four winners will be picked this year — Ultimate Sweetheart, Ultimate Hunk, and Ultimate Loveteam.

Just like in previous seasons, voting is via the internet and mobile phones and this constitutes 50% of the total scores of the survivors.

The Avengers Strike Back Twist

StarStruck
StarStruck Finalists (with dates of elimination)
Season 4's Final 14 (2006-2007)
Jewel Mische
Jewel Mische
Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische is a Filipina actress.-Biography:Although born in Manila, Jewel grew up in Bulacan...

Ultimate Sweetheart
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...

Ultimate Hunk
Kris Bernal
Kris Bernal
Kristine Ann Tan Bernal, better known by her screen name Kris Bernal , is a Filipina actress who became known as one of the finalists of StarStruck.-Television:-Movies:-External links:**...

Ultimate Female
Loveteam
Mart Escudero
Mart Escudero
Mart Enrico Cruz Escudero, who is better known by his screen name Mart Escudero , is a Filipino actor. He was previously billed as "Martin Escudero" in Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat. He almost resembles Prince Stefan, who is his batchmate and one of his close friends from the same reality show.-Early...

**
Ultimate Male
Loveteam
Prince Stefan
Prince Stefan
Stephan Andrei Anlocotan, who is better known by his screen name Prince Stefan , is a Filipino actor of Arabian-Filipino descent. He appeared on StarStruck: The Next Level, and on several GMA Network shows including the telefantasya Mga Mata ni Anghelita and SOP Rules...

First Prince
Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level...

**
First Princess
Princess
Princess is the feminine form of prince . Most often, the term has been used for the consort of a prince, or his daughters....

Stef Prescott
Stef Prescott
Stefany Marisa Quintos Prescott, who is better known by her screen name Stef Prescott is a Filipina actress. She was an avenger from StarStruck: The Next Level and was known to be the most controversial of the batch because of her attitude...

March 11, 2007
Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality talent show StarStruck. Currently, Paulo Avelino is in a relationship with LJ Reyes. Last July 24, 2010, LJ gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes...

March 11, 2007
Jesi Corcuera February 18, 2007
Mart Escudero February 18, 2007
Rich Asuncion February 4, 2007
Jan Manual
Jan Manual
Jan Manual is a Filipino actor and comedian. He made his first showbiz appearance on the fourth season of the Philippine reality show StarStruck where he finished as an avenger. He is currently a contract artist of GMA Artist Center...

February 4, 2007
Dex Quindoza January 21, 2007
Hazel Uy January 21, 2007
Renee Lascuna January 14, 2007
Dave Valentino January 14, 2007
Note: The First Prince and First Princess designations
were applied retroactively on 2006.

This is a twist in StarStruck: The Next Level. The twist is that the Avengers (losing contestants) of the fourth season will be the competitors of the Survivors in the one week challenges. The Avengers competing with the Survivors are Chad Burden, Chariz Solomon
Chariz Solomon
Charyze Pagotan-Solomon, better known by her screen name Chariz Solomon , is a Filipina actress and television personality, who is one of the hosts in the Philippine television program Startalk...

, Dex Quindoza, Hazel Uy, Jan Manual
Jan Manual
Jan Manual is a Filipino actor and comedian. He made his first showbiz appearance on the fourth season of the Philippine reality show StarStruck where he finished as an avenger. He is currently a contract artist of GMA Artist Center...

, Jean de Castro, Lizzy Pecson, Lui Perez, Renee Lascuna, and Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level...

. On the first day of the Avengers challenge, two were eliminated since there were ten Avengers and only eight Survivors. Those that were eliminated were Jean de Castro and Renee Lascuna.

At the end of the "Survivor Vs. Avenger" week, four out of the eight avengers were eliminated and the other four were chosen to compete in the "Danger 8" challenge week. The four that were eliminated were Chad Burden, Chariz Solomon
Chariz Solomon
Charyze Pagotan-Solomon, better known by her screen name Chariz Solomon , is a Filipina actress and television personality, who is one of the hosts in the Philippine television program Startalk...

, Hazel Uy, and Lui Perez. The four that were chosen for the next weeks challenge were Dex Quindoza, Jan Manual
Jan Manual
Jan Manual is a Filipino actor and comedian. He made his first showbiz appearance on the fourth season of the Philippine reality show StarStruck where he finished as an avenger. He is currently a contract artist of GMA Artist Center...

, Lizzy Pecson, and Rich Asuncion.

The Danger 8 Twist

At the end of the "Survivor Vs. Avenger" week, four Avengers out of the eight were chosen to continue competing in the show to have the right to join the remaining Survivors. From the eight Survivors, Mart Escudero
Mart Escudero
Mart Enrico Cruz Escudero, who is better known by his screen name Mart Escudero , is a Filipino actor. He was previously billed as "Martin Escudero" in Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat. He almost resembles Prince Stefan, who is his batchmate and one of his close friends from the same reality show.-Early...

and Jesi Corcuera were eliminated and were asked to join the Avenger group to compete for the two Survivor spots available that will complete the Danger 8. The avenger group consists of Dex Quindoza, Jan Manual
Jan Manual
Jan Manual is a Filipino actor and comedian. He made his first showbiz appearance on the fourth season of the Philippine reality show StarStruck where he finished as an avenger. He is currently a contract artist of GMA Artist Center...

, Jesi Corcuera, Lizzy Pecson, Mart Escudero
Mart Escudero
Mart Enrico Cruz Escudero, who is better known by his screen name Mart Escudero , is a Filipino actor. He was previously billed as "Martin Escudero" in Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat. He almost resembles Prince Stefan, who is his batchmate and one of his close friends from the same reality show.-Early...

, and Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level...

.

Voting for the remaining Survivors was temporarily closed and were opened for the six competing Avengers.

At the end of the week,
Mart Escudero
Mart Escudero
Mart Enrico Cruz Escudero, who is better known by his screen name Mart Escudero , is a Filipino actor. He was previously billed as "Martin Escudero" in Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat. He almost resembles Prince Stefan, who is his batchmate and one of his close friends from the same reality show.-Early...

and Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level...

were chosen for the two remaining Survivor spots and thus completed the Danger 8. The Danger 8 now consists of Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...

, Jewel Mische
Jewel Mische
Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische is a Filipina actress.-Biography:Although born in Manila, Jewel grew up in Bulacan...

, Kris Bernal
Kris Bernal
Kristine Ann Tan Bernal, better known by her screen name Kris Bernal , is a Filipina actress who became known as one of the finalists of StarStruck.-Television:-Movies:-External links:**...

, Mart Escudero
Mart Escudero
Mart Enrico Cruz Escudero, who is better known by his screen name Mart Escudero , is a Filipino actor. He was previously billed as "Martin Escudero" in Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat. He almost resembles Prince Stefan, who is his batchmate and one of his close friends from the same reality show.-Early...

, Paulo Avelino, Prince Stefan, Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level...

, and Stef Prescott.

Prizes

All four winners received
one million pesos each and exclusive GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

 contracts worth two million pesos each, Belgian Waffle franchises worth 250 thousand pesos each, P50,000 gift certificates to Calayan, and scholarships to Informatics.

The winners will be included in the youth-oriented show Boys Nxt Door
Boys Nxt Door
Boys Nxt Door was an award-winning youth oriented situation comedy from GMA Network. It was the second part of GMA Network's 57th Anniversary. The series premiered on June 24, 2007 and ended on January 13, 2008 with 31 one-hour episodes....

 except Jewel Mische
Jewel Mische
Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische is a Filipina actress.-Biography:Although born in Manila, Jewel grew up in Bulacan...

. The Ultimate Hunk and Ultimate Sweetheart will be part of a separate GMA teledrama.

The Ultimate Loveteam will be introduced in a Regal Films movie with Judy Ann Santos
Judy Ann Santos
Judy Anne Lumagui Santos-Agoncillo , popularly known as Judy Ann Santos or Juday/Judai, is Philippines film and television actress, product endorser, recording artist, and film producer....

, and Dennis Trillo
Dennis Trillo
Abelardo Dennis Florencio Trillo Ho , more widely known as Dennis Trillo, is a Filipino award-winning actor, singer and fashion model. His film debut was in Aishite Imasu 1941. He is currently an artist of GMA Network...

 which is Mag-ingat Ka sa Kulam.

Final Judgment

StarStruck fans filled the Marikina Sports Complex to capacity to witness the show's Final Judgment, which was hosted by Dingdong Dantes, Jolina Magdangal, and Raymond Gutierrez. A filled Marikina Sports Park was witness to the much-awaited event. Aside from being the Final Judgment, it was a celebration of the highly successful artista search and involved special performances from 59 StarStruck alumni.

The Council—composed of (from left) Louie Ignacio, Lorna Tolentino, and Douglas Quijano—was joined by GMA-7's senior vice-president for entertainment-TV Wilma Galvante and GMA Films president Anette Gozon-Abrogar (both not pictured) for the Final Judgment night.

Other awards honored that night were Jan Manual
Jan Manual
Jan Manual is a Filipino actor and comedian. He made his first showbiz appearance on the fourth season of the Philippine reality show StarStruck where he finished as an avenger. He is currently a contract artist of GMA Artist Center...

 for Dats Entertaining Award, Dex Quindoza for Male with the Most Dramatic Exit, Stef Prescott
Stef Prescott
Stefany Marisa Quintos Prescott, who is better known by her screen name Stef Prescott is a Filipina actress. She was an avenger from StarStruck: The Next Level and was known to be the most controversial of the batch because of her attitude...

 for Female With the Most Dramatic Exit, and Jesi Corcuera for the Best Taktak Award.

Prince Stefan and Rich Asuncion were named as The First Prince and Princess respectively. Kris Bernal and Mart Escudero were named as the Ultimate Loveteam while Aljur Abrenica and Jewel Mische were hailed as the Ultimate Hunk and Ultimate Sweetheart respectively. Both were also granted management contracts by GMA Network.

During the show, the hosts announced the text votes received by each StarStruck Survivor. Prince Stefan got 193,503, Aljur Abrenica got 280,084 votes while Mart Escudero got 267,703 votes from the audience. As for the Female Survivors, Kris Bernal got 177,600 votes, Rich Asuncion got 151,981 votes while Jewel Mische received 157,618 votes. Thus, Kris Bernal and Aljur Abrenica received the Texter's Choice awards giving them both commercial endorsements for BNY. Jewel Mische will also received a modelling contract with the DutchMill Yogurt Drink because she wins the title Ultimate Sweetheart.

Before the top winners were named, Regine Velasquez sang "This is the Moment" for the remaining six contenders, while pretaped played on a big screen of them thanking their supporters.

The Final Judgement only gained a rating of 24.1%, relatively high as the finale finished very late, reaching until 1:15 the following morning, but the ratings that they gained that very night was more than enough to beat their rival show that very night.

The 4th. Final Judgement's theme is based on the Disney channel's phenomenal made for TV film, "High School Musical
High School Musical
High School Musical is a 2006 American television film, first in the High School Musical film franchise. Upon its release on January 20, 2006, it became the most successful film that Disney Channel Original Movie ever produced, with a television sequel High School Musical 2 released in 2007 and...

".

Signature Dances and Songs

There are signature dances and songs made in each batch. With this batch, their signature dances and songs are:
  • Fergalicious
  • Mosquito Dance
  • Chicken Noodle Soup
  • El Ninyo (Jewel Mische's solo dance number with the Manoeuvres
    Manoeuvres
    Manoeuvres is the second solo album of singer Greg Lake, released in 1983. It features ex-Thin Lizzy member Gary Moore on guitar again. It is Lake's last original studio album on his own to date.-Songs:#"Manoeuvres" - 4:02...

    )
  • Itaktak Mo (Jesi Corcuera, SS4 Avenger, won the title of "Itaktak Queen Award" at the StatrStruck Final Judgment Night)

Elimination chart


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|align="right"|Date: (2007)
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| align="center"|02/11
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| align="center"|02/25
| align="center"|03/11
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|bgcolor="pink" align="center"|Jewel Mische
Jewel Mische
Jewel Fatima Avejade Mische is a Filipina actress.-Biography:Although born in Manila, Jewel grew up in Bulacan...


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|bgcolor="red" align="center"|StarStruck Ultimate Sweetheart
|-
|bgcolor="cyan" align="center"|Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica
Aljur Abrenica is a Filipino actor. He appeared on the fourth season of StarStruck.-Biography :...


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|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 6
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CW
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|bgcolor="blue" align="center"|StarStruck Ultimate Hunk
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|bgcolor="pink" align="center"|Kris Bernal
Kris Bernal
Kristine Ann Tan Bernal, better known by her screen name Kris Bernal , is a Filipina actress who became known as one of the finalists of StarStruck.-Television:-Movies:-External links:**...


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|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 6
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CW
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|bgcolor="pink" rowspan="2" align="center"|StarStruck Ultimate Loveteam
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|bgcolor="cyan" align="center"|Mart Escudero
Mart Escudero
Mart Enrico Cruz Escudero, who is better known by his screen name Mart Escudero , is a Filipino actor. He was previously billed as "Martin Escudero" in Agawin Mo Man Ang Lahat. He almost resembles Prince Stefan, who is his batchmate and one of his close friends from the same reality show.-Early...


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|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 5
|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 5
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|bgcolor="orange" align="center"|Elim
|bgcolor="limegreen" align="center"|ADV
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|bgcolor="pink" align="center"|Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion
Rich Asuncion is a Filipina actress who became the First Princess of StarStruck: The Next Level...


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CW
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|bgcolor="orange" align="center"|Elim
|bgcolor="limegreen" align="center"|ADV
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|bgcolor="limegreen" align="center"|ADV
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|bgcolor="violet" align="center"|First Princess
|-
|bgcolor="cyan" align="center"|Prince Stefan
Prince Stefan
Stephan Andrei Anlocotan, who is better known by his screen name Prince Stefan , is a Filipino actor of Arabian-Filipino descent. He appeared on StarStruck: The Next Level, and on several GMA Network shows including the telefantasya Mga Mata ni Anghelita and SOP Rules...


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|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 6
|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 5
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|bgcolor="green" align="center"|First Prince
|-
|bgcolor="pink" align="center"|Stef Prescott
Stef Prescott
Stefany Marisa Quintos Prescott, who is better known by her screen name Stef Prescott is a Filipina actress. She was an avenger from StarStruck: The Next Level and was known to be the most controversial of the batch because of her attitude...


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CW
|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 5
|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 5
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|bgcolor="orange" align="center"|Elim
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|bgcolor="cyan" align="center"|Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino
Paulo Avelino is a Filipino actor, model and television host. Avelino began his acting career through the reality talent show StarStruck. Currently, Paulo Avelino is in a relationship with LJ Reyes. Last July 24, 2010, LJ gave birth to their son, Ethan Akio Reyes...


|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 4
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CW
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|bgcolor="orange" align="center"|Elim
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|bgcolor="pink" align="center"|Jesi Corcuera
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|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 6
|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 5
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|bgcolor="orange" align="center"|Elim
|bgcolor="teal" align="center"|DNA
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|bgcolor="cyan" align="center"|Jan Manual
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CW
|bgcolor="yellow" align="center"|Btm 5
|bgcolor="orange" align="center"|Elim
|bgcolor="limegreen" align="center"|ADV
|colspan="1" bgcolor="666666"|
|bgcolor="teal" align="center"|DNA
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|bgcolor="pink" align="center"|Hazel Uy
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|bgcolor="orange" align="center"|Elim
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|bgcolor="teal" align="center"|DNA
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|bgcolor="cyan" align="center"|Dex Quindoza
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|bgcolor="orange" align="center"|Elim
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|bgcolor="limegreen" align="center"|ADV
|colspan="1" bgcolor="666666"|
|bgcolor="teal" align="center"|DNA
|colspan="2" bgcolor="666666"|
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|bgcolor="pink" align="center"|Renee Lascuna
|bgcolor="orange" align="center"|Elim
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|bgcolor="teal" align="center"|DNA
|colspan="4" bgcolor="666666"|
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|bgcolor="cyan" align="center"|Dave Valentino
|bgcolor="orange" align="center"|Elim
|colspan="3" bgcolor="666666"|
|bgcolor="gray" align="center"|DNP
|colspan="4" bgcolor="666666"|
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Dex Quindoza won the Best Kiss award along with Rich Asuncion.
The week ending February 11 includes The Avengers Strike Back Twist while the week ending February 25 includes The Danger 8 Twist. In the Avengers Strike Back twist, all avengers from the top 20 returned (except for Kiko Junio and Dave Valentino) where 4 will be chosen for the Danger 8 Twist.

Out of all the Avengers who didn't make it in the Final 14, Lizzy Pecson is the only one who advanced in the Danger 8 Twist. However, she failed to advance in this round.

The contestant advanced in the competition as part of either aforementioned twists.

The contestant did not advance in the competition as part of either aforementioned twists.

The contestant did not participate in the aforementioned twists.
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