The "2007 Happy Boy" singing competition will air its final battle on Friday evening, with controversial Yang Erche Namu not in the judge's chair.

An unprecedented group of ten judges will be present at Friday's competition, including famous singers, music producers and radio DJs.

However, always conspicuous Yang Erche Namu will be absent because she is reluctant to watch the final struggle between her two favorite performers, Chen Chusheng and Su Xing, Yang said on the website enorth.com.cn on Thursday.

Yang becomes very well-known during the contest as she bickered with two other regular judges, rock veteran Zheng Jun and music producer Tino Bao. She was also singled out for her daring style and excessively enthusiastic behavior.

It's widely presumed that Hunan Satellite TV Station is trying to avoid another potential on-air quarrel involving the feisty protagonist.

According to the report, former contestants of the final top 13 Happy Boys will return to the stage and sing along with finalists Chen Chusheng and Su Xing.

Meanwhile, Taiwan love song prince Qi Qin and popular pop duo Yu Quan are confirmed as the guest performers of the night.

(CRI.cn July 20, 2007)