Netizens weren’t too happy with the results of It’s Showtime’s “Tawag ng Tanghalan Ultimate Resbak” scores that led to the elimination of Mariane Osabel of Mindanao last Tuesday, September 11.
Mariane, who was beaten by fellow contestant Mariko Ledesma from Luzon in the singing contest, earned a combined score of 66.5% based on text votes and the judges’ scores while Mariko earned 83.74%.
When the breakdown of both scores was displayed, fans were shocked to find out that Mariane only received a score of 16.5% from the judges while Mariko was given 50%.
On Twitter, viewers aired out their frustrations over the judges’ decision and demanded an explanation for the dubiously low score given to Mariane. It’s for this reason that “JusticeForMariane” and “TNTUltimateResbakan” became top trending topics.
Mariane Osabel – The TNT Grand Finalist we never had, possible to win the whole competition also. #JusticeForMariane #TNTUltimateResbakan pic.twitter.com/kwLssd80ma
— ????? ??????? (@heinzketchup143) September 12, 2019
How to ruined a show in 60 seconds?
Give the contestant 16.5% with her flawless performance.
This is ultimate self-destruction! #JusticeForMariane #TNTCookingShow #TNTUltimateResbakan
— burech (@RechSumbise) September 12, 2019
Si Mariko binoto ko kahapon pero di talaga katanggap-tanggap yung 16.50% ni Mariane kahapon jusko. Kitang kita pa na enjoy na enjoy din yung mga hurado sa performance n’ya. Nyare? Explain! #TNTUltimateResbakan
— SENYORA (@Senyora) September 12, 2019
When Shantal tweeted about “hustisya” you confronted her immediately ON AIR after her performance and defended the show’s “integrity” and “credibility” of the judges. Now explain what happened to Mariane’s score yesterday. Defend your show!#JusticeForMariane#TNTUltimateResbakan
— sin of sloth (@martinbation) September 12, 2019
It’s not Talent Reality Show ‘coz this show is not for real. A real cooking show however!#JusticeForMariane pic.twitter.com/SyaoSibemn
— Elizah Elago Padilla (@ElizahElago) September 12, 2019
WALANG HIHINTO SA PAGKALAMPAG SA @TNTABSCBN HANGGAT WALANG ACCEPTABLE STATEMENT ANG PROGRAM/MANAGEMENT
KEEP TWEETING/RETWEETING #JusticeforMariane
WE SHOULD AND NEVER LET THIS ISSUE DIE!#TNTultimateResbakan— TawagNgTanghalan-CookingShow2019 (@valdzroanov) September 12, 2019
K Brosas, who was one of the judges, then responded to the complaints on Twitter.
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On her first statement, she told fans that she doesn’t have to show her scorecard to prove anything and asked them to respect the decision of her fellow judges. She stressed that even though Mariane was a talented performer, Mariko deserved her win that day.
Hindi ko kailangan pakita score ko kahit Di ganon kababa.. At respeto SA kapwa ko hurado Di ko rin tinatanong.. FYI pag May txt votes allowed kami na mag score from 0 to 100.. pero bottom line kahit napaka galing ni mariane talaga.. c mariko ang deserving TODAY.. yes TODAY ✌?☺️
— carmela brosas (@kbrosas) September 11, 2019
K Brosas also lamented how people will complain regardless of the turnout of the scores. “Daming hanas pag mataas ang TXT VOTES,” she said. “PERO hanas pa din pag Natalo dahil mas mataas ang hurados scores kesa txt votes?”
She added that no bashing will change the outcome of the showdown between Mariane and Mariko. “Kahit ano pang sabihin nyo, wala na tayong lahat magagawa,” she shared.
Daming hanas pag mataas ang TXT VOTES.. chika pa kayo na dapat mas mataas percent ng hurados scores.. PERO hanas pa din pag Natalo dahil mas mataas ang hurados scores kesa txt votes? Eh ganon po talaga.. At tandaan madaming sikat ngayon na Di naman nag grand winner. Peace! ☺️✌?
— carmela brosas (@kbrosas) September 11, 2019
Kahit ano pa pong mura nyo SA akin, bash na wala na SA issue, At May pagbabanta pa SA buhay ko, kahit ano pang sabihin nyo, wala na tayong lahat magagawa.. ako work na lang uli tom na walang galit SA dibdib.. kaya kung masaya kayo SA ginagawa nyo At galit, gusto nyo yan eh. ✌?☺️
— carmela brosas (@kbrosas) September 11, 2019
She also retweeted a post expressing hope that Mariane would be given a second chance to prove herself worthy of winning the competition. K Brosas said regarding the tweet, “I honestly hope na sana meron nga.”
Ok pramis last na to hehe.. I honestly hope na sana meron nga.. pero ako lang to ah? Pero sana nga.. lablablab! ☺️ https://t.co/8KvGTbNNBf
— carmela brosas (@kbrosas) September 11, 2019
She then said that she won’t let the bashing bother her anymore since she already said her piece.
Yaan mo na nga, mapapagod din Sila SA galit At ako Tuloy ang work, nag explain nako na Di nila ma gets o ayaw nila tanggapin, ok nako don. Labyu?
— carmela brosas (@kbrosas) September 12, 2019
The TNT Ultimate Resbak judging panel is comprised of K Brosas, Louie Ocampo, Karylle, Dulce, and Jaya.
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