Two more Pinoy Idol contestants were eliminated in the third week of the "workshop stage." Just two weeks away before the start of the finals, Walton Zerrudo and Meryl David ended their journey as they got the lowest number of text votes this week.
Walton was joined in the bottom group by Toffer Rei and Kid Camaya while Meryl joined Mae Flores and Jeni Rawolle in the bottom three.
The elimination of Walton was a big surprise since Pinoy Idol judges Ogie Alcasid, Jolina Magdangal, and Wyngard Tracy praised his rendition of Lionel Richie's "Hello" last Friday, June 6. Meryl also got favorable reviews from the judges for her rendition of Roberta Flack's "Killing Me Softly."
Ogie and Jolina expressed their disappointment with tonight's results.
This weekend, the Top 16 semi-finalists sang songs from their musical influences.
Only seven boys and seven girls are now moving on to the next round. Aside from Toffer and Rei, the other boys who will perform again next week are Daryl Celis, JJ Jr., Ram Chaves, Robby Navarro, and Warren Antig. Also joining Mae and Jeni next week are Carol Leus, Gretchen Espina, Jayann Bautista, Penelope, and Sue Ellen.