Showtime hosts were greeted with wild cheers from the audience when they took centerstage at the Ynares Center at 10:15 a.m. Resident judge Vice Ganda (third from left) joins Showtime hosts (L-R) Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Kim Atienza, Jugs of Itchyworms and Teddy of Rocksteddy.

The program began with a solemn moment. A thanksgiving prayer was led by Nash Aguas for the amazing first season of the show.

 

"Dear God, thank you po for inspiring us. Thank you for the love of friends especially our family. God, ikaw ang patuloy na nagbibigay sa amin ng lakas at pag-asa. Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng taong gumabay, yumakap at nagkapit-kamay upang matupad namin ang aming munting pangarap. Maraming salamat po sa lahat ng taong nagtiwala at naniwala sa aming kakayahan. God, we lift up to you all our fears, all our joy, all our hopes and all our dreams. Amen."

The Showtime hosts locked themselves in a group hug before starting the competition.

Guest judge Robert Seña (wearing white) led the singing of the Philippine National Anthem,  surrounded by the contenders of the talent search. 

Showtime creator and director Bobet Vidanes (wearing arm warmers) declared the start of  Showtime The Finals.

"Sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Showtime, stay hungry to make people happy," he reminded everyone in his staff.

Before the whole program began, the hosts had prepared a magpasikat number that the audience anticipated eagerly. 

First off, Vhong Navarro had a John Travolta vibe while dancing to the tune of "Staying Alive."

Teddy (left) and Jugs rocked the house with their rendition of "Liwanag sa Dilim" by Rivermaya.

Anne Curtis sings her heart out with a cover of "On the Wings of Love."

If that wasn't enough for viewers, Anne Curtis was hoisted up in the air while singing.

Kuya Kim Atienza also displayed his flair for performing with a Tom Jones song, "Kiss." He even threw some interesting facts about the 1989 song by the legendary singer.

Of course, resident judge Vice Ganda wouldn't allow himself to be upstaged. 

Vice went a la Madonna with "Vogue."

For nine months, the hosts of Showtime have been entertaining viewers with their morning show on ABS-CBN. The second season of the talent search started last Monday, July 26.

Vhong Navarro and Anne Curtis revealed that 73 hurados (judges) became part of Showtime during its first season.

Of the 73 judges, 39 came back to participate in Showtime The Finals. Among the judges that day were Jon Avila, Andrew E, Gladys Reyes and her husband Christopher Roxas, Jhong Hilario, Priscilla Meirelles, Alessandra de Rossi, Precious Lara Quigaman, Nikki Bacolod, Joy Viado, Will Devaughn, Robert Seña, Candy Pangilinan, Dennis Padilla, Marc Abaya, Kean Cipriano, Mahal, Kitkat and columnist-talent manager Alfie Lorenzo.

Kasibulan was the first monthly finalist to get into the show's grand finals. They displayed their blacklight theater skills. 

Vice Ganda rendered a score of 6 for Kasibulan, the performing group from Muntinlupa City. The group received an average score of 7.375 from the hurados.

Perlas ng Silangan from Olongapo City prepared a rockin' spider-themed performance.

The boys from Olongapo even had two of their members lower themselves down a la Spiderman. The hurados gave an average score of 8.575 to the group Perlas ng Silangan.

The intricate props and the costumes of the spider dancers elicited a ton of applause that upped expectations for the succeeding performances.

‘Oohhs' and ‘Aahhs' were heard from the audience when Mortal Combat and the Showgays did their death-defying stunts.

The grand number of Mortal Combat and the Showgays ended with their dance leader hanging upside down on bamboo poles. The group from Quezon City received an average score of 9.3.

Kuya Kim Atienza (wearing hat) went out to seek the opinion of the Madlang Pipol.

The Beat Guyz from Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon City crafted a production number that paid tribute to the love of Pinoys for basketball.

The dance floor was filled with referees and basketball players showcasing their dancing skills. The Beat Guyz ended up getting a score of 7.325 from the judges.

Sensei from Roxas City, Capiz had a werewolf theme for their dance number.

The fierce "werewolves" of Sensei earned a score of 8.1 from the judges.

The Savannah Kids Ballroom Dancers had homecourt advantage because they performed in their hometown of Antipolo. The kids displayed the flair and quick footwork that dazzled the audience at the Ynares Center.

For their finale, the Savannah Kids Ballroom Dancers formed their own pyramid. The youngest group received a score of 8.775 from the judges.