Just Duet is a singing competition for aspiring singers who are between 16 to 25 years old with excellent stage presence and vocal skills. The segment premiered on 1 February 2016 and concluded on 7 May 2016.
Unlike ordinary singing contests, the segment provided its contestants an opportunity to perform duets with well-known local singers with the use of a split screen method. The contestants were eventually given an opportunity to perform live in person with the celebrities.
The segment received its inspiration from the Sing! Karaoke mobile application by app developer Smule, which allows fans to perform a duet with their favorite musicians. The app allows celebrity singers to record videos singing one half of a duet, leaving space for fans to record their own contributions then share the results online. The app became viral after Grammy-winning pop artist Jessie J recorded a duet video for her song "Flashlight", which was used by millions of people on the mobile application.
Mackie Cao of Los Baños, Laguna was hailed as the grand winner of the competition. She was paired with singer and actress Julia Anne San Jose. Her winning song was the 2004 single "I Believe" by American Idol season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino.
Overview
Registration and audition
The singing contest was open to amateur and professional singers who would like to get a chance to perform with some of the country's famous and well-respected singers using a split-screen method. It was open to individuals who are between 16 and 25 years old with excellent stage presence and vocal skills. Auditions were held at the Broadway Centrum.
Meanwhile, celebrities who participated in the segment recorded videos singing one half of a duet for a set of songs. They then left some gaps in their prerecorded performance so the contestants can fill in the missing lyrics and perform the duet with them. The celebrity partners performed their own hits or provided covers of popular songs for the contest.
Daily rounds
The daily rounds were held on weekdays from 1 February to 30 March 2016. The hosts rotated between Allan K, Pia Guanio, Ryan Agoncillo, Ruby Rodriguez, and Pauleen Luna.
Two or three contestants each day competed against one another in the daily rounds. A celebrity partner and a song were randomly selected for each contestant. The contestants performed live onstage, filling in the spaces of their celebrity partner's prerecorded performance which was displayed on a large digital screen. A signal light indicated whose turn it was to sing throughout the performance.
The panel of judges for the daily rounds consisted of three Dabarkads hosts. Regular judges included Allan K, Patricia Tumulak, Aicelle Santos, Pauleen Luna, Pia Guanio, Alden Richards, and Joey de Leon. Members of the studio audience participate in picking the winners through text voting.
Daily winners received ₱20,000 and advanced to the weekly finals of the competition.
Weekly finals
In the weekly finals, the daily winners were narrowed down into the top two or three finalists who would advance to the semifinal rounds. The contestants performed a different song once again with the celebrity singer whom they were paired with in the daily rounds. This time, the panel of judges included well-known singers as well as Dabarkads hosts. The one, two, or three winners of the weekly finals each received ₱50,000 and advanced to the semifinal rounds of the competition. The nineteen winners made up the contest's Elite Circle of Winners.
Semifinal rounds
The Elite Circle of Winners competed against each other in the semifinal rounds. Instead of singing individually, two finalists were randomly paired together along with a celebrity singer to form a musical trio. The two contestants performed the same song, making sure that their voices complement each other while at the same time stand out from each other. Winners received ₱30,000 and advanced to the qualifying rounds.
Qualifying rounds
In the qualifying rounds, the contestants were finally given the opportunity to perform live duets with the music icons. The contestants were asked to practice four or five songs prior to this competition. Each contestant randomly selected the name of a celebrity who became their partner for their performance. The contestants must sing their celebrity partner's song choice. Winners advanced to the grand finals of the competition.
Wildcard rounds
Contestants who lost in previous rounds were given the opportunity to compete in the segment once more. Each day, two finalists were randomly paired together along with a celebrity singer to form a musical trio. The two contestants performed the same song, making sure that their voices complement each other while at the same time stand out from each other. Winners advanced to the wildcard qualifying round.
The wildcard qualifying round determined the three contestants that would move on to the grand finals of the competition. The contestants were given the opportunity to sing live with pop rock band Aegis. The three winners joined the rest of the finalists in the grand finals.
Grand finals
The grand finals was held from 25 April to 28 April 2016. In the week-long grand finals, either two or three contestants were paired with each of the four featured music icons whom they will be paired with. Contestants competing on the same day performed different songs with the same celebrity partner. Winners of the grand finals were announced at the end of the week, with only five finalists advancing to the championship round of the competition.
Championship
The championship round of the competition occurred on Saturday, 7 May 2016. Each of the five championship contenders selected their celebrity partner beforehand. For the last time, the contestants must perform duets with their celebrity partners. They were able to choose their own songs to perform in the final round of the competition.
The featured celebrities for the championship round are well-known singers whose rise to fame can be traced back from singing contests on television: 2006 Pinoy Pop Superstar first runner-up Aicelle Santos, 2003 Search for the Star in a Million third runner-up Christian Bautista, 2006 Popstar Kids finalist Julie Anne San Jose, 2002 Star for a Night first runner-up Mark Bautista, and 2007 Pinoy Pop Superstar grand champion Maricris Garcia.
The panel of judges included well-respected singer Kuh Ledesma, record producer Eugene Villaluz, vocal coach Annie Quintos, musical director Moy Ortiz, UP voice therapist Kitchy Molina, singer Jamie Rivera, and Eat Bulaga! host Vic Sotto. The criteria for judging were as follows:
- 40% – Voice quality
- 40% – Harmony
- 20% – Style
Twenty-five-year-old Mackie Cao of Los Baños, Laguna was hailed as the grand winner of the competition. She was paired with singer and actress Julia Anne San Jose. Her winning song was the 2004 single "I Believe" by American Idol season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino. She received a trophy and ₱500,000 in cash prize.
Special editions
Special editions of Just Duet were held occassionally on Saturdays and featured well-known personalities performing live with the prerecorded performances of their professional celebrity singers. The winning celebrity contestant took home ₱50,000.
One of the special editions featured Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros performing with their Kalyeserye characters, Lola Tinidora, Lola Nidora, and Lola Tidora, respectively. Although there were judges, no winner was announced at the end of the program.
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Date | Contestant | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
Saturday 20 February 2016 |
Lola Tidora | Paolo Ballesteros | "Wherever You Will Go" | Not announced |
Lola Tinidora | Jose Manalo | "Bikining Itim" | Not announced | |
Lola Nidora | Wally Bayola | "Laklak" | Not announced | |
Saturday 12 March 2016 |
Charlene Gonzales | Regine Velasquez | "Tuwing Umuulan" | Eliminated |
Niño Muhlach | Chad Borja | "Just Once" | Eliminated | |
Ina Raymundo | Imelda Papin | "Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig" | Winner | |
Saturday 19 March 2016 |
Kitkat | Ima Castro | "Alone" | Eliminated |
Boobay | Jessa Zaragoza | "Bakit Pa" | Eliminated | |
Kakai Bautista | Lani Misalucha | "Bukas Na..Mamahalin" | Winner |
Hosts
Below is a list of hosts who were involved in the presentation of the segment at some point in its run. This may include main, co-, substitute, and one-time presenters.
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Results
Daily rounds and weekly finals
The daily rounds were held on weekdays from 1 February to 30 March 2016. Two or three contestants each day competed against one another in the daily rounds. The contestants performed live onstage, filling in the spaces of their celebrity partner's prerecorded performance which was displayed on a large digital screen. Daily winners advanced to the weekly finals of the competition.
In the weekly finals, the daily winners were narrowed down into the top one, two, or three finalists. The winners of the weekly finals each received a cash prize and advanced to the semifinal rounds of the competition. The nineteen weekly winners made up the contest's Elite Circle of Winners.
Week of 1 February–6 February
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Monday 1 February 2016 |
Alliyah Cadeliña | Quezon City | Lani Misalucha | "Bukas Na Lang...Mamahalin" | Winner (tied) |
Dennis Santos | Bustos, Bulacan | Renz Verano | "You and I" | Winner (tied) | |
Tuesday 2 February 2016 |
Kyle Ocoy | Quezon City | Christian Bautista | "Hands to Heaven" | Eliminated |
Mary De Leola | Quezon City | Gino Padilla | "Let the Love Begin" | Winner | |
Wednesday 3 February 2016 |
Noreen Alpuerto | San Rafael, Bulacan | Kuh Ledesma | "Till I Met You" | Eliminated |
Karl Zarate | Navotas City | April Boy Regino | "Umiiyak Ang Puso" | Winner | |
Thursday 4 February 2016 |
Rocelle Solquillo | Bacolod CIty | Ima Castro | "Alone" | Winner |
Janah Menguito | Bacoor, Cavite | Rachel Alejandro | "Rolling in the Deep" | Eliminated | |
Saturday 6 February 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Alliyah Cadeliña | Quezon City | Lani Misalucha | "You Don't Have to Say You..." | Eliminated |
Dennis Santos* | Bustos, Bulacan | Renz Verano | "Remember Me" | Advanced | |
Mary De Leola | Quezon City | Gino Padilla | "I Believe in You" | Eliminated | |
Karl Zarate | Navotas City | April Boy Regino | "Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin" | Advanced | |
Rocelle Solquillo | Bacolod CIty | Ima Castro | "Skyscraper" | Advanced | |
*did not compete in future rounds of the competition |
Week of 8 February–15 February
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Monday 8 February 2016 |
Micah Llona | Taguig City | Jaya | "Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig" | Winner (tied) |
Charlene Hernandez | Muntinlupa City | Regine Velasquez | "Tuwing Umuulan" | Winner (tied) | |
Tuesday 9 February 2016 |
Mark Timothy Go | Baguio City | Lloyd Umali | "There's No Easy Way" | Eliminated |
Ianna Dela Cruz | Quezon City | Jonalyn Viray | "Run to You" | Winner | |
Wednesday 10 February 2016 |
Sherelyn Esparrago | Caloocan City | Aiza Seguerra | "Pagdating ng Panahon" | Winner |
Dan Andrada | Antipolo, Rizal | Luke Mejares | "How Did You Know" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 11 February 2016 |
Calvin Khaye Arca | Caloocan City | Joey G | "Forevermore" | Winner |
John Pol Dimaculangan | Pangasinan | Dingdong Avanzado | "Basta't Kasama Kita" | Eliminated | |
Monday 15 February 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Micah Llona | Taguig City | Jaya | "Laging Naroon Ka" | Advanced |
Charlene Hernandez | Muntinlupa City | Regine Velasquez | "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" | Advanced | |
Ianna Dela Cruz | Quezon City | Jonalyn Viray | "A Moment Like This" | Eliminated | |
Sherelyn Esparrago | Caloocan City | Aiza Seguerra | "Anong Nangyari Sa...Dalawa" | Advanced | |
Calvin Khaye Arca | Caloocan City | Joey G | "Forever" | Eliminated |
Week of 16 February–22 February
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Tuesday 16 February 2016 |
Louie Anne Culala | Bulacan | Dulce | "Ngayon at Kailanman" | Winner |
Err Kevin Ilagan | San Pascual, Batangas | Marco Sison | "Be My Lady" | Eliminated | |
Andrea Valle | Calamba, Laguna | Jinky Vidal | "Tonight I Give In" | Eliminated | |
Wednesday 17 February 2016 |
Lean Layumas | Negros Occidental | Kitchie Nadal | "Wag Na Wag Mong Sasabihin" | Winner |
Jermo Banzales | Bulacan | Raymond Lauchengco | "Nothing's Gonna Change My..." | Eliminated | |
Janine Cabaylo | Tondo, Manila | Claire Dela Fuente | "Sayang" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 18 February 2016 |
Shareen Dela Vega | Calamba, Laguna | Barbie Almalbis | "Tabing Ilog" | Eliminated |
Jinky Cabia | Imus, Cavite | Eva Eugenio | "Tukso" | Eliminated | |
Joy Alpuerto | San Rafael, Bulacan | Jessa Zaragoza | "Bakit Pa" | Winner | |
Friday 19 February 2016 |
Arah Rodriguez | Dagupan City | Jamie Rivera | "I've Fallen for You" | Eliminated |
Joevarry Gigantone | Sta. Mesa, Manila | Chad Borja | "Just Once" | Winner | |
Monday 22 February 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Louie Anne Culala | Bulacan | Dulce | "Ako Ang Nagwagi" | Advanced |
Lean Layumas | Negros Occidental | Kitchie Nadal | "Bulong" | Advanced | |
Joy Alpuerto | San Rafael, Bulacan | Jessa Zaragoza | "Hindi Na Bale" | Advanced | |
Joevarry Gigantone | Sta. Mesa, Manila | Chad Borja | "This is the Moment" | Eliminated |
Week of 23 February–27 February
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Tuesday 23 February 2016 |
Camille Peralta | Plaridel, Bulacan | Rachel Alejandro | "Nakapagtataka" | Eliminated |
John Andrew Manzano | La Union | Medwin Marfil | "Huwag Na Lang Kaya" | Winner (tied) | |
Mark Ryan Tabag | Tarlac City, Tarlac | Richard Reynoso | "Paminsan-Minsan" | Winner (tied) | |
Wednesday 24 February 2016 |
Justine Villanueva | Hagonoy, Bulacan | Imelda Papin | "Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig" | Winner |
Benedict Sta. Ana | Taytay, Rizal | Christian Bautista | "Got to Believe in Magic" | Eliminated | |
Nikki Enriquez | Pilar, Bataan | Cooky Chua | "Sweet Child o' Mine" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 25 February 2016 |
Janneth Gomez | Quezon City | Pilita Corrales | "Kapantay Ay Langit" | Eliminated |
Mark Calimlim | Caloocan City | Rannie Raymundo | "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok" | Eliminated | |
Alisah Bonaobra | Paco, Manila | Maricris Garcia | "I Have Nothing" | Winner | |
Friday 26 February 2016 |
Jamaica Duron | Quezon City | Janno Gibbs | "Ikaw Lamang" | Winner (tied) |
Denise Taiño | GMA, Cavite | Lani Misalucha | "Bukas Na Lang...Mamahalin" | Winner (tied) | |
Saturday 27 February 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
John Andrew Manzano | La Union | Medwin Marfil | "Dahil Ikaw" | Eliminated |
Mark Ryan Tabag | Tarlac City, Tarlac | Richard Reynoso | "Hindi Ko Kaya" | Eliminated | |
Justine Villanueva | Hagonoy, Bulacan | Imelda Papin | "Bakit" | Eliminated | |
Alisah Bonaobra | Paco, Manila | Maricris Garcia | "Because You Loved Me" | Advanced | |
Jamaica Duron | Quezon City | Janno Gibbs | "If I'm Not In Love With You" | Advanced | |
Denise Taiño | GMA, Cavite | Lani Misalucha | "Tila" | Advanced |
Week of 29 February–7 March
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Monday 29 February 2016 |
Catherine Villaluz | Malolos, Bulacan | Jinky Vidal | "So Slow" | Winner |
Redmon Lat | Makati City | Ronnie Liang | "Ngiti" | Eliminated | |
Mackie Cao | Los Baños, Laguna | Frencheska Farr | "Set Fire to the Rain" | Winner | |
Tuesday 1 March 2016 |
Yanna Delos Reyes | Sampaloc, Manila | Glaiza De Castro | "Zombie" | Winner |
May Anne Tajodloy | Makati City | Jaya | "Wala Na Bang Pag-Ibig" | Eliminated | |
Kevin Posadas | Quezon City | Jett Pangan | "Faithfully" | Eliminated | |
Wednesday 2 March 2016 |
Jaime Bisa | Candon, Ilocos Sur | April Boy Regino | "Umiiyak Ang Puso" | Eliminated |
Carla Catague | Quezon City | Tina Paner | "Sana" | Eliminated | |
Ruther Robosa | Dagupan City | Duncan Ramos | "Sana Maulit Uli" | Winner | |
Thursday 3 March 2016 |
JM Joven | Quezon City | Joey G | "Forevermore" | Eliminated |
Marie Lihay-Lihay | Quezon City | Aia De Leon | "Sundo" | Eliminated | |
Larnie Cayabyab | Dasmariñas, Cavite | Faith Cuneta | "Pangarap Na Bituin" | Winner | |
Friday 4 March 2016 |
Opalhene Barba | Muntinlupa City | Ima Castro | "Shine" | Winner |
Mara Meleena Santos | Antipolo, Rizal | Top Suzara | "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang" | Eliminated | |
Paula Lucas | Taguig City | Jonalyn Viray | "A Moment Like This" | Eliminated | |
Monday 7 March 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Catherine Villaluz | Malolos, Bulacan | Jinky Vidal | "Kahit Na" | Eliminated |
Mackie Cao | Los Baños, Laguna | Frencheska Farr | "Flashlight" | Advanced | |
Yanna Delos Reyes | Sampaloc, Manila | Glaiza De Castro | "Nosi Balasi" | Eliminated | |
Ruther Robosa | Dagupan City | Duncan Ramos | "One Last Cry | Advanced | |
Larnie Cayabyab | Dasmariñas, Cavite | Faith Cuneta | "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal" | Eliminated | |
Opalhene Barba | Muntinlupa City | Ima Castro | "Skyscraper" | Eliminated |
Week of 8 March–14 March
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Tuesday 8 March 2016 |
Hazel Cascaño | Marikina City | Rita Daniela | "If I Ain't Got You" | Eliminated |
Christian Cayobit | Cebu City | Nonoy Zuñiga | "One in a Million You" | Eliminated | |
Donna Medina | Meycauayan, Bulacan | Kuh Ledesma | "Till I Met You" | Winner | |
Wednesday 9 March 2016 |
Princess Caperal | San Mateo, Rizal | Rachel Alejandro | "Paalam Na" | Eliminated |
Dara Santana | Intramuros, Manila | Regine Velasquez | "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" | Winner | |
Kimberly Vergel | Meycauayan, Bulacan | Claire Dela Fuente | "Sayang" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 10 March 2016 |
Jharred Cruz | Bulakan, Bulacan | Luke Mejares | "How Did You Know" | Eliminated |
Zildjian Galinato | Tondo, Manila | Maricris Garcia | "Because You Loved Me" | Winner | |
Rain Jhon Callao | Iloilo City | Jeffrey Hidalgo | "When I Met You" | Eliminated | |
Friday 11 March 2016 |
Fame Aglabtin | Bulacan | Jenine Desiderio | "Through the Fire" | Winner |
Thirdy Casas | Esperanza, Masbate | Rannie Raymundo | "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok" | Eliminated | |
Irah Joy Cabusay | Sta. Mesa, Manila | Aiza Seguerra | "Pagdating ng Panahon" | Eliminated | |
Monday 14 March 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Donna Medina | Meycauayan, Bulacan | Kuh Ledesma | "One More Try" | Advanced |
Dara Santana | Intramuros, Manila | Regine Velasquez | "Tuwing Umuulan" | Eliminated | |
Zildjian Galinato | Tondo, Manila | Maricris Garcia | "Mahal Kita" | Advanced | |
Fame Aglabtin | Bulacan | Jenine Desiderio | "Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang" | Eliminated |
Week of 15 March–19 March
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Tuesday 15 March 2016 |
Isha Valdez | Pasig City | Faith Cuneta | "Pangarap Na Bituin" | Winner (tied) |
Lovely Rose Embuscado | Davao City | Frencheska Farr | "Set Fire to the Rain" | Winner (tied) | |
Wednesday 16 March 2016 |
Ramoncito Ricafrante | Calauag, Quezon | Gerald Santos | "Maghintay Ka Lamang" | Eliminated |
Rachel Ann Clemente | Navotas City | Radha Tinsay | "Respect" | Winner | |
Thursday 17 March 2016 |
Christelle Tiquis | San Pablo, Laguna | Rachel Alejandro | "Rolling in the Deep" | Winner |
Julie May Mangulabnan | San Rafael, Bulacan | Lani Misalucha | "You Don't Have to Say You..." | Eliminated | |
Friday 18 March 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Isha Valdez | Pasig City | Faith Cuneta | "Sa Isip Ko" | Eliminated |
Lovely Rose Embuscado | Davao City | Frencheska Farr | "Flashlight" | Advanced | |
Rachel Ann Clemente | Navotas City | Radha Tinsay | "These Dreams" | Advanced | |
Christelle Tiquis | San Pablo, Laguna | Rachel Alejandro | "Nakapagtataka" | Eliminated |
Week of 28 March–1 April
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Monday 28 March 2016 |
Kathleen Galula | Los Baños, Laguna | Janno Gibbs | "Ikaw Lamang" | Eliminated |
Glaiza Garces | Baliuag, Bulacan | Jessa Zaragoza | "Hindi Na Bale" | Winner | |
Tuesday 29 March 2016 |
Kelvin Silvestre | Bulacan | Luke Mejares | "How Did You Know" | Winner |
Louie Pontivedra | General Santos City | Gerald Santos | "Hanggang" | Eliminated | |
Wednesday 30 March 2016 |
Kristine Terrell | Majayjay, Laguna | Jinky Vidal | "Tonight I Give In" | Winner |
Marivi Delleva | Cabuyao, Laguna | Frencheska Farr | "Set Fire to the Rain" | Eliminated | |
Thursday 30 March 2016 |
Daniel Briones | Bocaue, Bulacan | Christian Bautista | "Hands to Heaven" | Winner |
Kristel Atinen | Cebu City | Claire Dela Fuente | "Sayang" | Eliminated | |
Friday 1 April 2016 WEEKLY FINALS |
Glaiza Garces | Baliuag, Bulacan | Jessa Zaragoza | "Bakit Pa" | Eliminated |
Kelvin Silvestre | Bulacan | Luke Mejares | "Sa Kanya" | Eliminated | |
Kristine Terrell | Majayjay, Laguna | Jinky Vidal | "So Slow" | Eliminated | |
Daniel Briones | Bocaue, Bulacan | Christian Bautista | "Got to Believe in Magic" | Advanced |
Semifinal and qualifying rounds
The Elite Circle of Winners competed against each other in the semifinal rounds. Instead of singing individually, two finalists were randomly paired together along with a celebrity singer to form a musical trio. The two contestants performed the same song, making sure that their voices complement each other while at the same time stand out from each other. Winners advanced to the qualifying rounds.
In the qualifying rounds, the contestants were given the opportunity to perform live duets with the music icons. Each contestant randomly selected the name of a celebrity who became their partner for their performance. The contestants must sing their celebrity partner's song choice. Winners advanced to the grand finals of the competition.
Week of 4 April–9 April
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Monday 4 April 2016 |
Daniel Briones | Bocaue, Bulacan | Rachel Alejandro | "Nakapagtataka" | Winner |
Mackie Cao | Los Baños, Laguna | Eliminated | |||
Tuesday 5 April 2016 |
Micah Llona | Taguig City | Dulce | "Ako Ang Nagwagi" | Eliminated |
Lean Layumas | Negros Occidental | Winner | |||
Wednesday 6 April 2016 |
Denise Taiño | GMA, Cavite | Ima Castro | "Alone" | Eliminated |
Rocelle Solquillo | Bacolod City | Winner | |||
Thursday 7 April 2016 |
Joy Alpuerto | San Rafael, Bulacan | Regine Velasquez | "Tuwing Umuulan" | Winner |
Sherelyn Esparrago | Caloocan City | Eliminated | |||
Friday 8 April 2016 |
Rachel Ann Clemente | Navotas City | Radha Tinsay | "Don't Stop Believin'" | Winner |
Lovely Rose Embuscado | Davao City | Eliminated | |||
Saturday 9 April 2016 QUALIFYING ROUND |
Rachel Ann Clemente | Navotas City | Ivy Violan | "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas" | Eliminated |
Lean Layumas | Negros Occidental | Kuh Ledesma | "Home" | Advanced | |
Rocelle Solquillo | Bacolod City | Dulce | "Somewhere" | Eliminated | |
Joy Alpuerto | San Rafael, Bulacan | Ima Castro | "I Have Nothing" | Advanced | |
Daniel Briones | Bocaue, Bulacan | Renz Verano | "You and I" | Advanced |
Week of 11 April–16 April
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Monday 11 April 2016 |
Charlene Hernandez | Muntinlupa City | Duncan Ramos | "Sana Maulit Uli" | Eliminated |
Ruther Robosa | Dagupan City | Winner | |||
Tuesday 12 April 2016 |
Donna Medina | Meycauayan, Bulacan | Jonalyn Viray | "A Moment Like This" | Winner |
Alisah Bonaobra | Paco, Manila | Eliminated | |||
Wednesday 13 April 2016 |
Zildjian Galinato | Tondo, Manila | Maricris Garcia | "Because You Loved Me" | Eliminated |
Louie Anne Culala | Bulacan | Winner | |||
Friday 15 April 2016 |
Jamaica Duron | Quezon City | Lani Misalucha | "Tila" | Eliminated |
Karl Zarate | Navotas City | Winner | |||
Saturday 16 April 2016 QUALIFYING ROUND |
Donna Medina | Meycauayan, Bulacan | Aiza Seguerra | "Anong Nangyari Sa...Dalawa" | Advanced |
Karl Zarate | Navotas City | Mark Bautista | "Say That You Love Me" | Eliminated | |
Louie Anne Culala | Bulacan | Jessa Zaragoza | "Hindi Na Bale" | Advanced | |
Ruther Robosa | Dagupan City | Christian Bautista | "How Did You Know" | Advanced |
Wildcard rounds
Contestants who lost in previous rounds were given the opportunity to compete in the segment once more. Each day, two finalists were randomly paired together along with a celebrity singe to sing one song. Winners advanced to the wildcard qualifying round.
The wildcard qualifying round determined the three contestants that would move on to the grand finals of the competition. The contestants were given the opportunity to sing live with pop rock band Aegis. The three winners joined the rest of the finalists in the grand finals.
Week of 18 April–23 April
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Monday 18 April 2016 |
Alisah Bonaobra | Paco, Manila | Faith Cuneta | "Pangarap Na Bituin" | Winner |
Charlene Hernandez | Muntinlupa City | Eliminated | |||
Tuesday 19 April 2016 |
Jamaica Duron | Quezon City | Jinky Vidal | "Tonight I Give In" | Eliminated |
Lovely Rose Embuscado | Davao City | Winner | |||
Wednesday 20 April 2016 |
Rachel Ann Clemente | Navotas City | Eva Eugenio | "Tukso" | Winner |
Denise Taiño | GMA, Cavite | Eliminated | |||
Thursday 21 April 2016 |
Mackie Cao | Los Baños, Laguna | Jaya | "Dahil Tanging Ikaw" | Winner |
Zildjian Galinato | Tondo, Manila | Eliminated | |||
Saturday 23 April 2016 QUALIFYING ROUND |
Alisah Bonaobra | Paco, Manila | Aegis | "Sayang Na Sayang" | Advanced |
Lovely Rose Embuscado | Davao City | "Halik" | Advanced | ||
Rachel Ann Clemente | Navotas City | "Basang-Basa Sa Ulan" | Eliminated | ||
Mackie Cao | Los Baños, Laguna | "Sinta" | Advanced |
Grand finals
The grand finals was held from 25 April to 28 April 2016. In the week-long grand finals, either two or three contestants were paired with each of the four featured music icons whom they will be paired with. Contestants competing on the same day performed different songs with the same celebrity partner. Five finalists advanced to the championship round of the competition.
Date | Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result |
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Monday 25 April 2016 |
Joy Alpuerto | San Rafael, Bulacan | Dulce | "Memory" | Eliminated |
Mackie Cao | Los Baños, Laguna | "I Dreamed a Dream" | Winner | ||
Tuesday 26 April 2016 |
Lovely Rose Embuscado | Davao City | Bituin Escalante | "Natural Woman" | Eliminated |
Ruther Robosa | Dagupan City | "Kung Ako Na Lang Sana" | Winner | ||
Wednesday 27 April 2016 |
Lean Layumas | Negros Occidental | Ima Castro | "Better Days" | Eliminated |
Alisah Bonaobra | Paco, Manila | "I Will Always Love You" | Winner (tied) | ||
Louie Anne Culala | Bulacan | "And I Am Telling You" | Winner (tied) | ||
Thursday 28 April 2016 |
Daniel Briones | Bocaue, Bulacan | Ogie Alcasid | "Kailangan Kita" | Winner |
Donna Medina | Meycauayan, Bulacan | "Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang" | Eliminated |
Championship
The championship round of the competition occurred on Saturday, 7 May 2016. Each of the five championship contenders selected their celebrity partner beforehand. For the last time, the contestants must perform duets with their celebrity partners. They were able to choose their own songs to perform in the final round of the competition. Mackie Cao of Los Baños, Laguna was hailed as the grand winner of the competition. She was paired with singer and actress Julia Anne San Jose.
Contestant | Origin | Celebrity Partner | Song | Result | |
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Alisah Bonaobra | Paco, Manila | Aicelle Santos | "When You Believe" | Finalist | |
Ruther Robosa | Dagupan City | Maricris Garcia | "Maghintay Ka Lamang" | Finalist | |
Daniel Briones | Bocaue, Bulacan | Mark Bautista | "Stay the Same" | Finalist | |
Louie Anne Culala | San Ildefonso, Bulacan | Christian Bautista | "The Prayer" | Finalist | |
Mackie Cao | Los Baños, Laguna | Julie Anne San Jose | "I Believe" | Grand winner |
Trivia
- As part of its year-end special in 2016, Eat Bulaga! replayed the entire championship round of Just Duet on Friday, 30 December 2016.
- The championship of Just Duet was replayed in full on Wednesday, 22 April 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in the suspension of all live shows, Eat Bulaga! opted to replay throwback videos of some of its most iconic segments and other special presentations from way back in the past.
List of participants
A total of 89 contestants competed in the segment, while 60 celebrities participated to be their duet partners. The contestants and the celebrity partners are separately listed in alphabetical order based on their last names.
Contestants | ||
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Contestant | Origin | |
Fame Aglabtin | Bulacan | |
Joy Alpuerto | San Rafael, Bulacan | |
Noreen Alpuerto | San Rafael, Bulacan | |
Dan Andrada | Antipolo, Rizal | |
Calvin Khaye Arca | Caloocan City | |
Kristel Atinen | Cebu City | |
Jermo Banzales | Bulacan | |
Opalhene Barba | Muntinlupa City | |
Jaime Bisa | Candon, Ilocos Sur | |
Alisah Bonaobra | Paco, Manila | |
Daniel Briones | Bocaue, Bulacan | |
Janine Cabaylo | Tondo, Manila | |
Jinky Cabia | Imus, Cavite | |
Irah Joy Cabusay | Sta. Mesa, Manila | |
Alliyah Cadeliña | Quezon City | |
Mark Calimlim | Caloocan City | |
Rain Jhon Callao | Iloilo City | |
Mackie Cao | Los Baños, Laguna | |
Princess Caperal | San Mateo, Rizal | |
Thirdy Casas | Esperanza, Masbate | |
Hazel Cascaño | Marikina City | |
Carla Catague | Quezon City | |
Larnie Cayabyab | Dasmariñas, Cavite | |
Christian Cayobit | Cebu City | |
Rachel Ann Clemente | Navotas City | |
Jharred Cruz | Bulakan, Bulacan | |
Louie Anne Culala | San Ildefonso, Bulacan | |
Ianna Dela Cruz | Quezon City | |
Shareen Dela Vega | Calamba, Laguna | |
Mary De Leola | Quezon City | |
Marivi Delleva | Cabuyao, Laguna | |
Yanna Delos Reyes | Sampaloc, Manila | |
John Pol Dimaculangan | Pangasinan | |
Jamaica Duron | Quezon City | |
Lovely Rose Embuscado | Davao City | |
Nikki Enriquez | Pilar, Bataan | |
Sherelyn Esparrago | Caloocan City | |
Zildjian Galinato | Tondo, Manila | |
Glaiza Garces | Baliuag, Bulacan | |
Kathleen Galula | Los Baños, Laguna | |
Joevarry Gigantone | Sta. Mesa, Manila | |
Mark Timothy Go | Baguio City | |
Janneth Gomez | Quezon City | |
Charlene Hernandez | Muntinlupa City | |
Err Kevin Ilagan | San Pascual, Batangas | |
JM Joven | Quezon City | |
Redmon Lat | Makati City | |
Lean Layumas | Negros Occidental | |
Marie Lihay-Lihay | Quezon City | |
Micah Llona | Taguig City | |
Paula Lucas | Taguig City | |
Julie May Mangulabnan | San Rafael, Bulacan | |
John Andrew Manzano | La Union | |
Donna Medina | Meycauayan, Bulacan | |
Janah Menguito | Bacoor, Cavite | |
Kyle Ocoy | Quezon City | |
Camille Peralta | Plaridel, Bulacan | |
Louie Pontivedra | General Santos City | |
Kevin Posadas | Quezon City | |
Ramoncito Ricafrante | Calauag, Quezon | |
Ruther Robosa | Dagupan City | |
Arah Rodriguez | Dagupan City | |
Dara Santana | Intramuros, Manila | |
Dennis Santos | Bustos, Bulacan | |
Mara Meleena Santos | Antipolo, Rizal | |
Kelvin Silvestre | Bulacan | |
Rocelle Solquillo | Bacolod CIty | |
Benedict Sta. Ana | Taytay, Rizal | |
Mark Ryan Tabag | Tarlac City, Tarlac | |
Denise Taiño | GMA, Cavite | |
May Anne Tajodloy | Makati City | |
Kristine Terrell | Majayjay, Laguna | |
Christelle Tiquis | San Pablo, Laguna | |
Isha Valdez | Pasig City | |
Andrea Valle | Calamba, Laguna | |
Kimberly Vergel | Meycauayan, Bulacan | |
Catherine Villaluz | Malolos, Bulacan | |
Justine Villanueva | Hagonoy, Bulacan | |
Karl Zarate | Navotas City |
Celebrity Partners | ||
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Aegis | ||
Ogie Alcasid | ||
Rachel Alejandro | ||
Barbie Almalbis | ||
Dingdong Avanzado | ||
Christian Bautista | ||
Mark Bautista | ||
Chad Borja | ||
Ima Castro | ||
Cooky Chua | ||
Pilita Corrales | ||
Faith Cuneta | ||
Rita Daniela | ||
Glaiza De Castro | ||
Claire Dela Fuente | ||
Aia De Leon | ||
Jenine Desiderio | ||
Dulce | ||
Bituin Escalante | ||
Eva Eugenio | ||
Frencheska Farr | ||
Joey G | ||
Maricris Garcia | ||
Janno Gibbs | ||
Jeffrey Hidalgo | ||
Jaya | ||
Raymond Lauchengco | ||
Kuh Ledesma | ||
Ronnie Liang | ||
Medwin Marfil | ||
Luke Mejares | ||
Lani Misalucha | ||
Kitchie Nadal | ||
Gino Padilla | ||
Tina Paner | ||
Jett Pangan | ||
Imelda Papin | ||
Duncan Ramos | ||
Rannie Raymundo | ||
April Boy Regino | ||
Richard Reynoso | ||
Jamie Rivera | ||
Julie Anne San Jose | ||
Aicelle Santos | ||
Gerald Santos | ||
Aiza Seguerra | ||
Marco Sison | ||
Top Suzara | ||
Radha Tinsay | ||
Lloyd Umali | ||
Regine Velasquez | ||
Renz Verano | ||
Jinky Vidal | ||
Ivy Violan | ||
Jonalyn Viray | ||
Jessa Zaragoza | ||
Nonoy Zuñiga |