The much-hyped Soca Royale battle turned into a puzzling and embarassing no-contest when Sweet Soca Monarch T.C. did not appear on stage for the showdown between herself and Party Monarch Blood.
The strange twist of events unfolded just a few moments ago at the Bushy Park racing circuit, with the result being that Party Monarch Blood won by default.
TC’s Sweet Soca win was clearly not popular with the crowd, who booed when she was announced as the winner of the contest around 6:30 pm. The boos became even louder when emcee Mac Fingall made the introductions which was supposed to herald her arrival on stage to perform her winning tune Down the Road.
The band struck up, the back up singers crooned, but TC never appeared.
Fingall soon appeared back on stage to introduce Blood’s performance and announce what had become obvious to the thousands at Bushy Park.
Blood attempted to pour oil on the proverbial troubled waters, calling out the various performers in the event to join him on stage in a show of unity. He acknowledged that while the judges’ decision may not have been popular, “we do not judge ourselves” and declared his affection for TC, saying:
“She is my friend and she is my Queen.”
Read tomorrow’s DAILY NATION for more details on this story and full reports and coverage from the Soca Royale competition. (AL-F)
