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All 10 Poso Gospel Icon safe for now

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 80 Views |

What was meant to be an elimination night at the Poso Gospel Icon competition turned into an unexpected twist when all the 10 contestants were declared safe.

The Saturday show was set to trim the number of hopefuls down to five, but instead, the entire group advanced to the next round. The decision came as a surprise to both the contestants and the audience, who had braced themselves for the first major chop of the season.

Instead of the anticipated tension, the night ended in relief, with all the performers still in the running.

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