i tell you.

everyone's in the game right now.

every week, there'll be something new, something shocking. something interesting. something wow-.

i think each time a group presents their final product / work on stage, the rest of the other teams on the floor squirm in their seats. because they don't know what to expect.

and it's weird.

their work rooms are pretty near each other. yet somehow, each team always manages to keep hush hush about how engaging their eventual presentation is going to be.

this week. it was jaw-dropping.

come on, if you've watched the show, i bet you were going "OMG THEY DID NOT JUST DO THAT".

Yes.

I'm talking about the Very hot kiss between Note & Admira. It was hotter than the wasabi prawns I had for dinner a couple days back.

silence in the studio. Like seriously, dead silence.

The ones who felt awkward looked around to find others who felt awkward.

The ones who felt heartbroken stared hard on stage (crushees of Admira and Note, haha).

I stoned. Literally. Because it took me like 2 secs to process.

Ah. the lengths Artists would go too. Some can never comprehend. But whatever the reaction may be, damn that kiss was undoubtedly HOT!

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On Judging Day at La Salle, teams would find various spots backstage to rehearse.

It's always satisfying (in a sadistic way) to see lips trembling / a possible nervous breakdown about to happen / sweaty foreheads, etc. :)

Uni and Rohit watch on as David goes through his lines. In all honesty, the usual smooth-talking David stumbles and trips over some of his words and yes, has his 'not-so-slick' moment too.

I had no idea what was with the pants until they went on stage. Don't they look like College kids here?! :D

If there's anyone you'd least expect to see nervous is Adrienne...it's definitely not the case. Beneath that stage performer's smile is one girl who stumbles over her lines the harder she tries to get it right. But honestly? I'd rather stumble over my lines than contract a permanent case of sweaty palms :/

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So we hit the stage for a run through. Again, the teams have kept their powers hidden. Everyone comes on, runs through their lines, positions, etc....

David Tang still taking time to gently remind everyone to "save water".

getting positions right.

the all girls team take time for a happy shot:D raffy's imprinted headphones are close to prime position. HAHA.

the judges have their less serious moment too. as usual, Judge Ban is close to giving a scowl. Judge Cummins is always camera ready. Mentor Douglas loves the HP laptop.:D

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Filming officially commences. Tension in the air. The lights make everyone perspire more.

 Adrienne all decked out in a Manager's outfit. Witty and hilarious when she introduced herself as manager, crushing Uni & David to be under her (staff boys):D

Raffy and his housewife ensemble. Love the plaits. Flower power! Lora is as white as her gown. Lovely .

Can't shoot much during filming in progress, the clicks from my camera gets everyone annoyed:/

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Let me take you backstage where the wait kills everyone. 15 - 20mins seem like forever. This is where any of their journeys can come to an end, or not.

Girls are jealous of Lora and her gown they refuse to look at her. Conservative pose Lora!

So usually, I can questions like, So who's most photogenic? Who's the easiest to shoot? In my opinion, they're all pretty photogenic. Some of the contestants are usually nicer looking in their serious, brooding expressions. Some look hilariously nice when they are laughing out loud with their mouths wide open. But I would say, Note can do a mean combination of both the serious and the wacky.

A heartbreaking pose for Admira's male fans / admirers

 Me: So David, what did you have to say about the kiss? Honestly, were you heartbroken?

David: Honestly, I could have done a better job than Note!

Oh. a consolation pose for david. we shall call this, "Hotel Staff boy meets true love?"

If anyone banks on this title and comes up with an award winning film / script, I deserve 50% commission.

But seriously, If I know of a hotel with such cute looking dudes trust me i'll be first on the guest list. Do not carry my luggage! carry me!!!!

 A long wait. Everyone's restless....except for...

Sawan keeps his cool. He has a very ancient mystique look going on here.

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Fortunately, It was a non-elminiation round. Wow. two representatives from the Philippines in the same team! that'd be quite a double whammy eh!

Seriously, I'm beginning to suspect why Note is getting attention from all the girls. Hmmmm...

Uni was lonely, but he found Raffy to hug. David is deciding who to embrace...

The Judges leave the space.

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Backstage*

So yes, It was an interesting challenge no doubt. Interesting to see how different people get to be in the winner's / bottom position.

Stay tuned to the next Installment of HP SPACE. You'll get to see a side of the boys you didn't know.......