Killer Karaoke premieres July 5 on IBC

July 3, 2014

MANILA, Philippines - The heir of rap Elmo Magalona is now set to host Killer Karaoke, the local version of the hit US show, premiering on July 5 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Kapinoy Network’s Panalo Weekend campaign.

The franchise of the phenomenal US show guarantees you a weekly dose of laughter as contestants attempt to sing while facing crazy distractions. Imagine singing while getting your body hair waxed, stepping on spiders and maggots, or walking through a cactus maze (with balloons stuck in your body). That’s quite a challenge, but there’s only one rule: “No matter what happens, do not stop singing!”

The final showdown puts the top three contenders on a spinning disc, with the prize money increasing as the turntable speeds up and tilts. The last player standing wins the jackpot.

The game show was a success that the Killer Karaoke craze has reached the UK, Russia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Thailand, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Mexico and now here the Philippines.

This Saturday, Elmo Magalona, taped the pilot episode with a six celebrities will try to carry a tune without screaming too much in fear of the challenges: the actress Cara Eriguel, sexy star Yam Concepcion, stand-up comedian Victor Anastacio, Kapinoy comedian Ramon Bautista of Sic O'Clock News Naman at the same time singing Pamela, the TV actor DJ Durano and the sexiest star Coleen Garcia.

Under the direction of Bert de Leon, the local version is sure to create a new Filipino pastime: Singing the Killer Karaoke style. What challenges can Pinoy players take on? Which celebrities are adventurous enough to try the sing-and-play surprise?

Killer Karaoke premiere on Saturdays (July 5) at 7:30 p.m. right after TreseBella's action-packed Mexicanovela La Teniente on IBC-13's Panalo Weekend.