The trainees anticipated the announcement of the best team that would be granted a total of 150,000 stars for the first eliminations.
"And the star team goes to—CHAOS' Daybreak! Congratulations to all of you, and congratulations to trainee Zeth for having the highest amount of star benefits among all the trainees!"
The room was filled with applause as Zeth took the mic. "Umm, I really don't know what to say except that I'm very grateful for this reward. I couldn't have done it without the starlights. I promise to work harder and show you better stages from now on," he said with determination.
June looked at the screen and shook his head.
This guy was definitely born to bee an idol. He already speaks like one too.
And to add to that, he just bagged 150,000 stars under his belt. It's not like he needed it too. Zeth could probably place first even without the benefit. However, truth be told, the kid deserved it. Some are just born to be idols, that's all.
"Now, time for the announcements," Minho said, manding attention from everybody.
"You all know what es after the first mission, right?" he asked.
June listened intently.
"The first eliminations," he muttered, and Minho said it at the same time as him.
"After the airing of the second episode tomorrow, starlights will be given the chance to start voting for their favorite trainee. They will be given two weeks to vote, just in time for the airing of the first eliminations."
The trainees chattered among themselves.
"Two weeks? Shouldn't it be one week?" C-Jay asked. "Then, won't our fancams be uploaded online so the starlights can have a glimpse of our performances already?" he asked.
"If this was last season, then that would be the case," Minho said. "However, since we want to bee fair to all trainees, starlights would only be able to see your Artist Battle performances on the third episode."
"It still doesn't make sense," Hoon chimed. "How are we going to film the first eliminations if starlights are given two weeks to vote?"
Minho smirked. "Rising Stars always wants to be transparent to its viewers. And to avoid the controversy that had happened last season, we decided to change our eliminations system this year."
June pursed his lips.
"Buckle up, trainees," Minho said. "The eliminations for this year would be broadcasted live!"
***
After the announcement of the "live" eliminations were posted online, people started plimenting the Rising Stars production team. A lot of people had lost trust in the show ever since last year's rigging controversy, so this was one way to ensure viewers that they have now bee transparent with the voting.
Although it isn't a guarantee, some viewers thought they made some good efforts.
- That's more like it! The third-party team they hired is quite trustworthy too.
- Stupid people. Even with live eliminations, the production crew can still rig the show!
- I might start watching Rising Stars now.
- menter upstairs, you really should. Only the first episode has aired, but the trainees are so good already!
- When's the next episode?
- It's tonight, guys! Make sure to tune in tonight at 8:50 PM.
- Don't forget to vote for Zeth and Ren
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