At the open forum after the contract signing, some writers expressed their concern that things seem to be moving very slowly for the Starstruck V recruits, especially when GMAAC boss Ida Henares said they'll first be made to go through a series of workshops before they're given their own shows, as part of their process in developing their talents. But as we ourselves pointed out, there's such a thing as striking while the iron is hot. If these kids won't be given exposure right away, public interest in them might wane. In Tagalog, the word is "mabantilawan". It's said they're still "pinapahinog" or made to ripen. Pinapahinog hanggang mahulog na lang mula sa puno?
As it is, these kids already underwent several workshops while still with Starstruck V. They were trained in acting, singing, dancing. and good grooming by various mentors like Gina Alajar, Jay Aracama, Douglas Nierras, etc. In contrast, the new talents of ABS-CBN's Pinoy Big Brother didn't undergo any kind of such training inside Kuya's house, and yet they're immediately given their owns shows like "Melason in Love" and "Isla" in "Your Song". Gerald Anderson and Kim Chiu never took any training when they were with PBB Teens. But look at them now. They're bigger than any of the GMA finds who won in Starstruck, starring in hit soaps, doing movies and having so many endorsements. We made it clear that we're not foes of GMAAC but allies as we believe this is the best batch Starstruck ever had and many of the kids have great potentials. Even the kids themselves said what they want is to be given the right projects and exposure, right away. Why make them wait?