Preparing for the Big Send Off, Part 3

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There were last instructions to us (we should give space for the 26k so they can do their dance, our celphones should be turned off, etc.). Edna and I were wondering what questions will be asked of us.  Then Direk Bobet Vidanes went onstage and said his goodbyes before he segued to a VTR which showed moments in past episodes of Kapamilya Deal or No Deal.

 Direk Bobet revealed that the said VTR was not seen by the first season players since the material was only shown to players who were screened for the second and third seasons of the show.  The 26k girls joined us in watching the VTR.  When the VTR finished, there was a resounding applause and Direk Bobet thanked everybody...the staff, the crew, the players...

The production staff revealed to the audience who will play for the final episode: Edu Manzano and Cesar Montano.  The crowd cheered.  We were cautioned not to give away who will be Edu's and Cesar's kapamilya players, if we already knew about it.  It's supposed to be a surprise for both of them. 

Kris Aquino came on stage and rehearsed her blocking and spiels.  Two production assistants came to me and Edna and put lapel mics on us. The sequence will have the big winners appear on stage first, then the 26k will do their final dance, then the game proper.  Direk Bobet asked one from the production staff to pray before the cameras start rolling.  We were then asked to go to the backstage and wait for the cue.

 The show was about to start.
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Watch the final episode on Friday, March 27, 2009 at 6pm on Channel 2.

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