[2] [3][4] Billy Crawford and Luis Manzano returned as hosts for the season, joined once again by Freddie M. Garcia, Kris Aquino, and Ai-Ai delas Alas as the jury.
Comedian Vice Ganda made a guest appearance as a judge during the 5th quarterfinals week and was later added as a permanent panelist in the following season.
Cyr wheel dancer Frankendal Fabroa, 29, from Tondo, Manila, was named the runner-up, while the acoustic musician duo MP3 Band from Davao City finished in third place.
In addition, there are outdoor auditions for some acts in the show such as exhibitions, stunts and gymnastics that required materials like cars, motorcycles or swimming pool which held outside the venue.
In this round, the judges will make a review of their auditions in order to choose the top 36 acts to compete in the Live Quarterfinals.
With Roel Manlangit declared as the winner of the fourth season, many Filipino netizens were disappointed with the show for its preference with singers.
The show had produced six singers (Baldivino, Pomoy, Maasinhon Trio, and Manlangit himself) for four straight seasons, all of whom were males.
[20][21] Television ratings for the fourth season of Pilipinas Got Talent on ABS-CBN are gathered from two major sources, namely from AGB Nielsen and Kantar Media.