128 Each Showing Their Unique Prowess

Once the contestants officially began their performances, Joss gathered all the girls who had been eliminated, along with the staff, to serve as the first audience. This was not just to have them cast votes for their favorite performers; it was also to allow those taking the stage to experience the pressure they would eventually face.

The intimidating nature of a stage is something many cannot fathom. Even here on Sakaar, where the tough locals would normally think nothing of cracking someone’s skull with a spaceship engine, they found their knees knocking together once they stood before a crowded room. Confident girls who had initially been full of bravado ended up singing off-key, moving with stiff limbs, and stumbling through their routines, looking utterly ridiculous.

Without question, if these individuals could not deliver a more impressive performance, they were destined for elimination. It