What is the point of debating who should or should not have been there? I have found it to be a futile and frustrating experience. Now, as long as my monarch is in, I am happy. I am sure the judges did the best they could given that they had circumstances beyond their control. The eighteen calypsonians listed below all have a chance to be in the finals competing against defending monarch Herb Black. Now there, I have done my part by being politically correct. Look out for our poll as soon as the finalists are announced.
| Bingo | Ambassadors |
| Educator | Ambassadors |
| Ginger | Ambassadors |
| Mighty Pep | Ambassadors |
| Morgie | Ambassadors |
| Mr. Brown | Ambassadors |
| Robbie | Ambassadors |
| Blaze | Spectrum |
| Mighty Taker | Spectrum |
| Animator | South Calypso Tent |
| Duval | South Calypso Tent |
| Dycer Fontellio | South Calypso Tent |
| Minelle | South Calypso Tent |
| Nintus | South Calypso Tent |
| Ashanti | T.O.T |
| De Achiever | T.O.T |
| Lady Spice | T.O.T |
| Walleigh | T.O.T |
