The third episode of Bông lúa vàng 2026’s Mạ non round is scheduled for 2 p.m. Vietnam time on October 10, Tuổi Trẻ reports. Eight contestants will perform in four pairs, presenting cải lương excerpts including Viễn Châu’s Cô gái bán sầu riêng. Judges Chí Tâm, Thanh Hằng and Võ Minh Lâm will select three contestants to advance. The announced outlets include VOH AM 610 kHz, HTV1 and VOH’s online platforms. The preview does not identify the eventual qualifiers.