Action star Cesar Montano is hosting a show that's on the opposite extreme of "Pinoy Mano-Mano", the reality fighting TV series where Filipino celebrities--willing to risk damage to their good looks--faced off in the ring ala UFC or The Ultimate Fighter.Now, instead of trying to bash each other's face in, contestants in the Filipino franchise of "The Singing Bee" will sing their hearts out and risk damaging listeners' ear drums.
Seriously, though, the whole competition is all about fun: contestants are not pressured to sing in tune but have to know the correct lyrics. "The Singing Bee," a franchise from Zeal Entertainment, is essentially a videoke contest combined with a spelling bee.
A live band called the Bandble Bee, headed by Musical Director Mel Villena, plays the tunes players will sing, while sexy dancers, known as the Honeybees, groove to it.
Just like a quiz bee, players will test their knowledge and hurdle several rounds before making it as a Singing Bee Champion.