Killer Karaoke (Philippines)

Killer Karaoke is a Philippine game show based on the original American series with the same name. It airs on IBC as the Saturday game show hosted by Elmo Magalona. It premiered on July 7, 2014 and features contestants attempting to sing in front of a live studio audience while various attempts are made to disrupt their performances.

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

About the show
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.

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?

Format
Six different contestants appear in each show. They are separated into three preliminary rounds of two contestants, and each have approximately 90 seconds to sing their song. Contestants are introduced to the audience and told their challenge. Before every challenge, Elmo Magalona tells the contestant: "No matter what happens, do not stop singing." The winner for each round is picked by the live studio audience via popular vote and is automatically advanced into the Killer Karaoke Final Showdown.