Overview
- Show producers said Mercury received the fewest votes among nominees Dalílah Polanco, Shiky, Aldo de Nigris and Alexis Ayala.
- Mercury cried in interviews with Wendy Guevara and Ricardo Margaleff, emphasizing the bonds he formed and personal growth from the experience.
- Social media filled with memes and accusations that the outcome was unfair or fraudulent, though no independent proof was presented in the reports.
- Publimetro reported that some users claimed he was removed over conflicts with production rather than votes, an allegation that remains unverified.
- The exit came a week before the final, and Mercury thanked supporters while expressing happiness that Shiky stayed in the competition.