It was a highly anticipated moment for fans of both Francine Diaz and Andrea Brillantes as they tuned in to the ABS-CBN Ball 2023's livestream. However, for some Francine supporters, the excitement quickly turned into disappointment when they felt that she lost her red carpet moment because of the format of the program.
As the red carpet livestream rolled on, viewers couldn't help but notice that during Francine's interview, an inset of Andrea was simultaneously shown, dividing the audience's attention.
Fans, who had been waiting to catch a glimpse of Francine in her glamorous attire, expressed their disappointment on social media. Many felt that this unexpected split-screen moment took away what should have been her time to shine.
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During the livestream. Entertainment news anchor Gretchen Fullido interviewed Andrea Brillantes, who was encouraging viewers to continue voting for their Star Magic Ball bets and that proceeds would go to the ABS-CBN Foundation.
The interview did not last for a minute but young stars Seth Fedelin, Francine Diaz, Donny Pangilinan, and Belle Mariano did not have their extensive host annotation as they walked down the red carpet.
It was definitely not Andrea’s fault, but Francine’s fans felt her red carpet moment deserved undivided attention. Social media platforms quickly lit up with comments expressing this sense of letdown, with some fans venting their frustration and urging organizers to ensure each star's red carpet walk is given its due spotlight.
“I hope that next time, everything is well organized & that all artists will have their spotlight as they walk on the red carpet. Fans waited for many hours to watch their idols walk on the red carpet, and even spent money, so their reward was a proper screentime for their idols,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Another wrote, “Palakadin niyo ulit si Francine, Seth at Donbelle sa red carpet. Deserve nila ng magandang entrance.”
Here are some other comments on social media:
Despite the brief setback, Francine's grace and humility shone through as she continued her evening with an undiminished smile. She walked the red carpet alone and had her moment.
