Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo was criticized after choosing Kyle Echarri over Francis Lim during The Voice Kids Philippines Season 2 ‘Sing Offs’ on Sunday, August 16, 2015.
Netizens took to social media to voice out their dismay about Sarah’s decision. Some of them were disappointed and believed that Francis should be in the top 2 instead of Kyle.
During their performance, Kyle the coaches with his version of Bruno Mars’ “Just The Way You Are,” while Francis sang “When You Believe”.
Netizens react on Twitter.
The fudge… I thought it would be Francis and Zephanie! :3 #disappointed #TVK2SarahSingOffs
— Velmer Espinosa (@velEspinosa14) August 16, 2015
I got so disappointed with Coach Sarah’s decision.. Hayssss.. #TVK2SarahSingOffs
— John Robe Pestaño (@CallmeRobi) August 16, 2015
I cant believe sarah chose kyle over francis :/ disappointing #TVK2SarahSingOffs
— CURRYstal (@crystalmeilui) August 16, 2015
Shocks. OMG Sarah! I love you.. But why Kyle? Francis did a great job. Oh no.. Bamboo and Lea have strong contenders. :( #TVK2SarahSingOffs
— JDPublicist™ | JP | (@JadinePublicist) August 16, 2015
I thought it would be zeph and francis seriously kyle has the weakest voice like ehhh ?? i'm disappointed
#TVK2SarahSingOffs
— MJ ? (@jauregayuju) August 16, 2015
Some netizens came to defend the Pop Princess with her decision.
If you were in her shoes, you'll do the same thing.
Oh.Wait you will never be in her shoes, you're not in the same level #TVK2SarahSingOffs
— Angela Tua Arceo (@angela_G01) August 16, 2015
@JustSarahG knows what she's doing. She's been there, done that. She knows exactly when a young talent is born. #TVK2SarahSingOffs
— Jason Dawson Witte® (@jasonscreek) August 16, 2015
@JustSarahG @sarahgofficial_ you have d right choice coach sarah. I know kyle has a big potential dats why picked him. #TVK2SarahSingOffs
— Stephanie Guanzon (@starfly8888) August 16, 2015
Kyle, along with Zephanie, will be representing Team Sarah in the live semifinals starting next week. They will be going up against Sassa Dagdag and Elha Nympha of Team Bamboo, and Esang de Torres and Reynan Dal-Anay of Team Lea Salonga.
What do you think of the results? Sound off below.