StarStruck V contestants all look nervous before the names of the eliminated Survivors were announced. They could hardly wave to their cheering fans in the audience.

Who made it?

An interesting mix of moreno, mestizo, and chinito guys composed the StarStruck V hotties—(from left) Enzo Pineda, Rocco Nacino, Ian Batherson and Steven Silva.

Despite the twists and turns in the competition, the four guys have become good friends.

Who made it?

The Starstruck sweethearts this season—(from left) Diva Montelaba, Nina Kodaka, Rox Montealegre, and Sarah Lahbati—have a deadly combination of these adjectives: tall-petite and slim-sexy.

But aside from pretty faces, one common thing among the four ladies: their willpower to win! 

Princess Snell strikes a cheerful pose. The mestiza from Laguna doesn't care about the naysayers who pull her down but is very protective of her mom, "Pag nakikita ako ng nanay ko na inaapi ako, naiiyak ako, pero pag nakikita ako na inaapi ko, care ko."

Morena beauty Diva Montelaba smiles for the camera. She is the one to beat when it comes to performing—she already won Best Performer for both "Kiss Flicks" episode and the dancing challenge with tough choreographer Douglas Nierras.

Sarah Lahbati is the half-Morrocan beauty from Switzerland.

Her tandem with Enzo in "Kiss Flick" earns a following. That night, the studio audience screams "Enzo-Sarah!" Is this another love team in the making?

Nina Kodaka has this demure charm that endears her to the viewers. The half-Japanese crowd favorite wants to be a famous artista someday but mentioned before that she shies away when it comes to sexy scenes.

Dubbed as "Ms Beauty and Brains," Rox Montealegre is a Dean's Lister in Ateneo de Manila University.

 Giving a sweet smile, Rox shows her "palaban" side during the last elimination. She votes out Princess Snell because she has "no consideration for others."

 The feud between Princess and Rox has been going on for some time.

The Baguio-born Rocco Naccino, who resembles Marky Cielo, has been consistently on top with the challenges. He won the Best Music Video Award, Best Male Performer for the Dancing Challenge, and Best Male Performer for the "Kiss Flick."

Enzo Pineda is all smiles after being nearly eliminated.

 The Makati-born charmer, who can give a mean Taekwando kick, gives co-Survivor Ian Batherson a hug before the announcement of the final verdict.

StarStruck V's funny guy Ian Batherson gives a brooding look. A rocker from head to toe, he plays guitar for the Starstruck band.

StarStruck V's Fil-Am Steven Silva is the batch's resident singing chef, who took up culinary studies in the United States. He is the oldest male contestant in the batch.

Sarah Lahbati votes out Princess Snell, who submitted "incomplete requirements."

Rocco Naccino's vote is rather a strategic move. He chooses Piero, whom he considers his closest competitor in the game.

StarStruck Council-composed of talent manager Lolit Solis, actress Iza Calzado and writer-director Floy Quintos-in a pensive moment. 

 Iza comments that the ladies' choices are based on "emotional" reasons; while the guys  are "logical" when it comes to their votes.

StarStruck V hosts Carla Abellana and Dennis Trillo in matching gray outfits.

 In between commercial breaks, Carla chats with StarStruck Council member Lolit Solis, while Dennis prefers to relax backstage.

The decision is a toss up between Diva Montelaba, who got good marks in the singing challenge, and Princess Snell, who received praises for her hosting skills.

 But in the end, Princess gets the boot.

StarStruck Survivors Enzo Pineda and Piero Vergara sharing a hug after the latter's elimination. 

 Piero is one of the season's strongest contenders. Aside from being a good singer, he also has the making of a good host. As for his intermediate skill in dancing, he vows to work on improving it.

Piero Vergara was teary-eyed when his name was annouced.

After the show, a sizeable crowd gathered at the 7-eleven store beside GMA-7 to take pictures and chat with the Davaoeo.

Piero was still reeling from his elimination when he approached the members of the press right after the show.

StarStruck Survivors Rocco Nacino and Sarah Lahbati narrowly escaped the chopping block. 

 Rocco's fans in the TV audience display their "Rocco The Real Talent" banners. 

 Sarah, on the other hand, is the bet of press people—according to StarStruck Council member Lolit Solis.

Piero waved his final goodbye to the TV audience.

 After StarStruck V, he considers going back to school, but is also open to working with his favorite actress, Kapuso Star Carla Abellana, in the future.

After braving five elimination nights, the remaining 8 StarStruck V Survivors heaved a sigh of relief.

 StarStruck Council member Iza Calzado is positive that winner or not, they have the potential to make it big in the industry. "They already have one foot in the door," she says.