Overview
- In a TV interview, Mercury said he believes he lost to Shiky on public votes, countering online claims that producers manipulated the result.
- Supporters organized a GoFundMe seeking 4 million pesos to match the show's prize, and the campaign reportedly amassed about 2.6 million pesos.
- Fans later discovered the fundraiser link and description had been altered to benefit a person identified as Vinicio, indicating donations were diverted.
- Mercury said he has no connection to any fundraising efforts and asked followers not to donate, emphasizing that he never requested money.
- Reports indicate uncertainty over whether the platform can recover the funds because the money does not appear to be in GoFundMe-controlled accounts, while allegations of production interference remain unverified.