The Laoag City Gymnastics Group was hailed “Showtime Season 2” grand champion in a thrilling grand finals held at the ABS-CBN Studio 2 Saturday (Dec 18).

With a breathtaking and world-class gymnastics routine, the pride of Northern Luzon notched a score of 9.86 to lead the other finalists.

Lal-lo’s Blacklight Performers tied with dance group Xtreme 24/7 in second place (9.10) followed by 89.9 Hoodz (8.9), Mama’s Boys (8.33), Big Trio (8.29), Kids@Trix (7.9), Ground Zero (7.9), Zero Gravity (7.67), and Speed Movers Crew (7.43).

The Laoag City Gymnastics Group, which succeeded first season’s champion “XB Gensan,” took home the coveted P1 million prize.

Ever since the group performed in Showtime during the weekly eliminations, it has never failed to make the “madlang people” give a standing ovation, making them the group to beat come the grand finals.

The high-flying and back-breaking acrobatics and choreography of Laoag City Gymnastics Group won the favor of resident judge Vice Ganda and returning guest judges like Karylle, Ryan Bang, Jhong Hilario, Mickey Ferriols, Papa Jack, and Richard Poon.

Meanwhile, watch out for the “Showtime” Christmas special with hosts Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Kuya Kim Atienza, Jugs of Itchyworms, Teddy of Rocksteddy and resident judge Vice Ganda from Monday (Dec 20) to Friday (Dec 24) featuring some of the biggest stars in the country.

Images courtesy of Raffy Miranda and Alexx Agcaoili