The long-running musical variety show officially expanded its format into a grander Sunday evening concert experience with the launch of “ASAP XP”, which premiered in its new primetime slot on Sunday, October 18.
Moving from its traditional noontime schedule, the revamped program now airs weekly from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM, broadcasting simultaneously across ALLTV2, TV5, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (Facebook and YouTube), iWantTFC, and TFC.
Following a successful provincial run in Pampanga that drew over 8,000 attendees, the primetime premiere delivered a massive lineup of music, dance, and star-studded collaborations:
• Star-Studded Opening: A massive production number set the tone for the night, featuring Ogie Alcasid, Piolo Pascual, Erik Santos, Bamboo, Belle Mariano, Robi Domingo, Alexa Ilacad, Maymay Entrata, Kai Montinola, AC Bonifacio, Jane de Leon, and Darren Espanto, alongside a dynamic ensemble of rising artists.
• Primetime Romance: On-screen couples brought the kilig to the stage, highlighted by The Loyalty Game stars Jericho Rosales and Janine Gutierrez, alongside Always Yours, Never Mine lead stars Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto.
• Aegis Tribute Showdown: Iconic OPM rock band Aegis took the stage to perform their well-loved classics, sharing the spotlight with a powerhouse vocal lineup composed of the TNT Divas, New Gen Divas, and TV5 Divas.
• Vocal Masterclasses & Dance Offs: Ogie Alcasid delivered a reimagined rendition of “Nandito Ako” before joining forces with Carmelle Collado and Elha Nympha for “Hanggang Ngayon.” The energy shifted with a playful dance segment showcasing popular contemporary love teams, including Francine Diaz and Seth Fedelin (FranSeth), Alexa Ilacad and Gelo Rivera, and Kai Montinola and Jarren Garcia.
The country’s longest-running musical variety show is also available on iWant and TFC.
