Magpasikat
Genre
Created byABS-CBN
Directed by
  • Bobet Vidanes (2009–2020)
  • Boyet Baldemor (2020–2021)
  • Jon Moll (2021-present)
Presented byIt's Showtime hosts
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
Production
Production locations
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time60–120 minutes
Production companyABS-CBN Entertainment
Original release
Network
ReleaseOctober 23, 2010 (2010-10-23) 
present

Magpasikat is the annual talent competition segment of the Filipino noontime variety show It's Showtime, where the hosts and other cast members compete against each other. A week-long anniversary special, it is usually held either a week before the show's anniversary date, October 24, or during the week itself (although the 2021 to 2023 editions were held in November).[1]

The duo Jugs Jugueta and Teddy Corpuz hold the most number of Magpasikat wins with six, followed by Karylle with five wins and Jhong Hilario with four wins.[2]

Background

Magpasikat was first held on October 23, 2010, as an anniversary special. Since then, it has become a week-long annual tradition. However, the 2020 and 2021 editions were held in one day due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Magpasikat was also the name of a placeholder show that replaced Showtime in January 2010, when the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board suspended the latter due to an errant remark made by guest judge Rosanna Roces towards teachers. The show had the same format as Showtime, except for the competing groups being composed of celebrities, and only aired for a few days until the suspension was blocked following a temporary restraining order.[4][5]

Format

Except on certain occasions, the It's Showtime cast members and staff are usually divided into five teams by drawing lots. The same method is also used to decide the order of performances. The first team would perform on Monday, the second team on Tuesday, and so on until Friday, with the results being announced on Saturday. The performances are evaluated by a special panel of hurados (judges). The team with the highest average score will receive the highest cash prize for their chosen beneficiary. The second- to fifth-placing teams will also receive consolation prizes.[1][2]

First Decade

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