Netizens React to Robin Padilla’s Statement to PGT Contestant
ROBIN PADILLA – The statement of Pilipinas Got Talent season 6 judge Robin Padilla to spiral pole dancer Kristel de Catalina caught the attention of the netizens on social media.
Recently, the grand finals of the ABS-CBN talent search competition Pilipinas Got Talent season 6 was held at at the Bren Z Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando Pampanga. The event’s hosts were singer-TV host Billy Crawford and actress-TV host Toni Gonzaga.
PGT judges Robin Padilla, Angel Locsin, and Vice Ganda were present at the grand finals of the talent competition. Based on a report, spiral pole dancer Kristel de Catalina was hailed as the grand winner of PGT season 6.
Kristel competitors in the grand finals includes EBECO II Blue Knights, Norturnal Dance Company, DWC Aeon Flex, Xtreme Dancers, Bardilleranz, Jonacris Bandillo, and Orville Tonido.
The judges and the audience of Pilipinas Got Talent were all in awe of the performance of Kristel de Catalina on April 28 as she took the PGT stage once again. Based on a recent report in Pep, Angel Locsin stressed that she takes a level up in her every performance.
“Yung akala namin na, ‘Ay yun na yung pinaka-best niya’. Babalik ka sa stage at lalamunin mo ng buong-buo yung stage,” the Kapamilya actress said.
PGT judge Vice Ganda, who was the one who pressed the golden buzzer for Kristel, was very happy. The comedian also expressed his belief that she is one of the most excellent performers of the night.
For his part. Robin Padilla admitted that he never felt nervous even just once when the spiral pole dancer was performing as he knows that she is excellent. The actor also expressed his approval on Kristel having a male assistant on her performance.
“Gusto ko lang malaman mo na gustong-gusto ko, na merong nag-assist sa ‘yong lalaki ngayon. Isang malaking bagay na ang assistant mo, may lalaki diyan sa baba. Hindi man katabi mo pero assistant mo,” he said based on the report.
The statement of Robin Padilla reportedly elicited comments from netizens on social media.
OMG! Robin Padilla. Strike 2 ka na on your gender comments! ??♀️??♀️ #PGTGreatestShowdown tShowdown
— Dorothy Grace Reyes (@dhorotz) April 28, 2018
Did.. did Robin Padilla just say that he’s proud that a female contestant finally has a male assistant on PGT?
*hears the floodgates open…again*
— Knite (@JayAzcarraga) April 28, 2018
I can’t stand Robin Padilla’s comment everytime he makes one. Sorry but not sorry, dude.
— tavias (@tavvias) April 29, 2018
Ikr. But it doesn’t mean that u will lose hope on LOVE just because of your past. Yun yung point ni robin padilla kanina sa commment nya. Well, Its her personal choice if she wants to have boyfriend again or even marry.
— 🙂 (@beautysucker13) April 28, 2018
#PGTGreatestShowdown we love you judge Robin pic.twitter.com/aE77qyuuQc
— Robin Padilla (@team_rpg) April 28, 2018