Stars on the Floor

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Stars on the Floor
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Season 2 title card
Genre Reality competition
Created by
Directed by
Presented by Alden Richards
Judges
Country of originPhilippines
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes17
Production
Executive producerFlora Mae Lagman
Production locations GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Production company GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseJune 28, 2025 (2025-06-28) 
present

Stars on the Floor is a Philippine dance reality competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Alden Richards, it premiered on June 28, 2025.

Contents

Premise

The show consists of 10 contestants paired-up in two. A celebrity dancer and digital dancer will form a team as dance partner on the floor. The dance duo's performance is mentored by a professional dance choreographer. [1]

Each team will have to perform a predetermined dance challenges and compete against each other for judges votes and win the hearts of the audience. The top two teams of the week will battle out in a dance showdown to earn points and reach the top spot of the weekly leaderboard that will lead them to grand finals competition. [2]

The dance performances range in a variety of dance genre including hip-hop, ballroom, jazz, Latin styles, contemporary, choreo, lyrical, krump, jive-tastic, locking, Burlesque, femme dance, viral dance trends and theatrical dance infused to the chosen, dance theme of the week. [3] [4]

Cast

Cast
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Alden Richards
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Marian Rivera
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Pokwang
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Glaiza de Castro
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Rodjun Cruz

Alden Richards served as the main host, with Lexi Gonzales and Shan Vesagas as backstage livestream hosts. [5] [6]

The winners were decided by a panel of judges labeled as the "Dance Authorities", included actress Marian Rivera, comedian Pokwang and choreographer Jay Joseph Roncesvalles. [7] [1] The judges evaluated each team based on their dance performance, emotions, entertainment value, dance techniques, coordination, synchronicity and creativity. [8] Rayver Cruz joined the show's second season as the new judge. [9]

Contestants

The dance competition features 10 contestants paired as the dance duo in a weekly, dance competition which was announced on May 30, 2025. [10] The grand champion was to receive a cash prizes of 1.5 million Philippine pesos, with a portion of 500,000 pesos, to be donated to their chosen charity institution. [11] [12]

CelebrityOccupation(s)Grand final episode
Glaiza de Castro Actress-dancerRunner-up
Thea Astley Singer-dancerFinalist
Faith de Silva Actress-dancerFinalist
Rodjun Cruz Actor-dancerWon
Patrick RocamoraVXON Boyband member, singer-dancerFinalist
Dasuri Choi TV personality-dancerWon
Zeus CollinsActor-dancerFinalist
Joshua DecenaInternet personality-dancerFinalist
JM YvrrevereLead choreographer of dance crew A-teamRunner-up
Kakai AlmedaInternet personality-dancerFinalist

Coach choreographers

  • MJ Arda - head choreographer [13] [1]
  • El-John Macalatan
  • Angel Danatagan
  • Dune Mondejar
  • Cheng Bona
  • LA Balagtas
  • April Tamon
  • Macky Quiobe
  • Lowell Louie Tan
  • Aaron Jazz Gamit

Seasons

Stars on the Floor seasons
SeasonFirst releasedLast released
1June 28, 2025 [14] October 18, 2025 [15]
2February 15, 2026 [9] N/a

Production

Principal photography commenced on April 23, 2025. [16] The series released online content, such as behind the scenes footage and rehearsals. [17] The pilot episode aired on June 28, 2025, and concluded its last episode on October 18, 2025. [18] [19] The set was laid out in a 360 degree arena, styled studio with a wide space for dancing and the studio audiences were seated on all sides. The central stage was walled by giants LED lights. [20] A rectangular table with three chairs were facing across the main stage, which were reserved for the judges. The show was primarily filmed in GMA Network Studio Annex. [21]

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Mega household television ratings, the pilot episode of Stars on the Floor earned 9.5% rating. [22] The season one's finale episode scored a 8.7% rating. [15]

Accolades

Awards received by Stars on the Floor
YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
2025 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Music and Dance Programme AwardStars on the FloorWon [23]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Stars on the Floor: Ang pinakamalaking dance competition ng taon, Magsisimula na sa GMA!". GMA Network. June 27, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  2. Fernando, Jefferson (June 18, 2025). "GMA launches Stars on the Floor, the biggest Philippines dance showdown". Daily Tribune . Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  3. "GMA launches new dance reality competition Stars on the Floor". Malaya . June 24, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  4. "Celebrities and creators collide in the biggest dance showdown in Stars on the Floor". LionhearTV. June 19, 2025. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  5. "Alden Richards takes the stage as host of Stars On The Floor". Business Mirror . May 1, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  6. Crucillo, Karen Juliane (August 6, 2025). "Lexi Gonzales at Shan Vesagas, bilib sa dance stars sa Stars on the Floor". GMA Network. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  7. "GMA unveils Stars on the Floor judges". The Philippine Star . June 2, 2025. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  8. "GMA launches new dance reality competition Stars on the Floor". Malaya . June 24, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  9. 1 2 "Stars On The Floor Season 2 returns with expanded collaboration". The Manila Times . February 14, 2026. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  10. Crucillo, Karen Juliane (May 30, 2025). "Stars on the Floor: Meet the celebrity and digital dance stars". GMA Network . Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  11. Tunac, Hermes Joy (October 19, 2019). "Rodjun Cruz, Dasuri Choi crowned winning duo of Stars On The Floor". GMA Network. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  12. "Stars on the Floor: The final dance battle begins!". GMA Network. October 15, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  13. Crucillo, Karen Juliane (October 16, 2025). "Stars on the Floor choreographers reveal how they bring dance to life". GMA Network . Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  14. Bracamonte, Earl D.C. (June 24, 2025). "Glaiza de Castro, Rodjun Cruz lead celeb participants in Stars on the Floor". The Philippine Star . Retrieved February 15, 2026.
  15. 1 2 "TV Ratings: Stars on the Floor, IOTNBO finale; BBG 30th anniv". PEP . October 20, 2025. Retrieved November 1, 2025.
  16. "Alden Richards, host ng bagong dance show ng GMA-7". PEP . April 25, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  17. "GMA launches new dance reality competition Stars on the Floor". Malaya . June 24, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  18. Crucillo, Karen Juliane (July 10, 2025). "Stars on the Floor returns July 19 after Beyond 75: The GMA Anniversary Special". GMA Network . Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  19. "Stars on the Floor: The Final Dance Battle begins". BusinessMirror . October 16, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  20. Basina, Carby Rose (May 16, 2025). "Alden Richards gives glimpse of dance arena for Stars on the Floor". GMA Network . Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  21. Crucillo, Karen Juliane (June 25, 2025). "All eyes on the Stars on the Floor cast on star-studded storycon". GMA Network. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  22. Crucillo, Karen Juliane (August 22, 2025). "Stars on the Floor, wagi sa ratings matapos ang 1st phase". GMA Network . Retrieved December 14, 2025.
  23. Crucillo, Karen Juliane (October 1, 2025). "Stars on the Floor bags Best Music and Dance Programme at the 2025 Asian Academy of Creative Arts". GMA Network . Retrieved December 14, 2025.