Idol Philippines
Idol Philippines, formally known by its title as the Search for the Idol Philippines, is a Philippine reality singing television competition on ABS-CBN to find new solo singing talents. It is part of the Idol franchise created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller. This is the third adaptation of the Idol franchise in the Philippines, after Philippine Idol in 2006 by ABC Development Corporation and Pinoy Idol in 2008 by GMA Network.
The show is hosted by singer-actor Billy Crawford; while the judging panel is composed of singer-actress Regine Velasquez, comedian and television presenter Vice Ganda, singer-actor James Reid, and singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre. The show's first season aired on April 21, 2019 and concluded on July 28, 2019.
A second season has been confirmed by Crawford on the finale of the first season. But due to the non-renewal of the network's franchise, new season will not materialize.
Overview
Development
On October 17, 2018, it was announced that ABS-CBN will broadcast the third incarnation of the Idol franchise in the Philippines after it had sealed a franchise deal with Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, the co-owners of the format.Judges and host
In October 2018, Regine Velasquez was revealed as the first judge after signing her exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. With her 32 years in the entertainment industry, this will be a first time for her to judge a singing competition. Following this announcement, there were rumors that Jessica Sanchez, the runner-up of the 11th season of American Idol, will be added as a judge but it has been denied by her. Speculations also circulated that David Archuleta, the runner-up of the seventh season of American Idol, was also considered to become a judge for the show, but the rumors were downplayed by him saying that he was not invited by the network's management.In November 2018, Billy Crawford confirmed his role as the host of the local franchise which is part of his renewed contract deal with ABS-CBN.
On February 26, 2019, Philippine Entertainment Portal unofficially revealed that James Reid, Vice Ganda and Moira Dela Torre will join Velasquez as the show's judging panel. According to the website, a reliable source sent them a photo of the four judges standing behind a judges' table similar to those of the other Idol franchises. The three remaining judges' were later confirmed on the same day, after they were officially introduced on TV Patrol, ABS-CBN's primetime newscast. Among the four judges, Vice Ganda is an experienced judge—having been a judge for Pinoy Boyband Superstar and two seasons of Pilipinas Got Talent. It was revealed in an interview that Vice Ganda was the only judge handpicked by Fremantle.
Companion online show
An online show, called Idol on the Road, airs together with the main program on Idol Philippines' Facebook and YouTube accounts; it is hosted by BoybandPH and comedian Jervi Li, commonly known as KaladKaren Davila. The said show airs live from the Idol Philippines Bus.Pre-auditions
The pre-auditions for the premiere season took place in different key cities in the Philippines. Auditionees must be 16 to 28 years old.| Date | Venue | City | Ref. |
| November 15, 2018 | Center for Multiple Intelligence School | Lapu-Lapu City | |
| November 15, 2018 | Karesh Commercial Complex | Bogo, Cebu | |
| November 15, 2018 | Rock Republic | Cebu City | |
| November 15, 2018 | Tulay Bar | Maasin, Southern Leyte | |
| November 16, 2018 | Brown Academy School | Cebu City | |
| November 16, 2018 | Monterey School, Inc. | Talisay, Cebu | |
| November 16, 2018 | Pier Capitan Superdome | Ormoc, Leyte | |
| November 17, 2018 | Barili Gymnasium | Cebu City | |
| November 17, 2018 | Manros Plaza Building | Cebu City | |
| November 17, 2018 | Municipality of San Jose Function Room | San Jose, Antique | |
| November 17 & 18, 2018 | Palo Leyte Academic Center | Palo, Leyte | |
| November 23, 2018 | Bukidnon National High School | Malaybalay, Bukidnon | |
| November 24, 2018 | Sanguniang Panlungsod Building | Gingoog City | |
| November 24 & 25, 2018 | Lipa City Youth and Cultural Center | Lipa, Batangas | |
| November 25, 2018 | University of the Philippines–Baguio | Baguio City | |
| November 30, 2018 | Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila | Intramuros, Manila | |
| December 1, 2018 | Surigao State College of Technology–Del Carmen | Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte | |
| December 1 & 2, 2018 | University of Negros Occidental–Recoletos | Bacolod City | |
| December 2, 2018 | Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila | Intramuros, Manila | |
| December 3, 2018 | CFC School of Morning Star | Butuan City | |
| January 19 & 20, 2019 | Pacific Mall | Mandaue City | |
| January 19 & 20, 2019 | People's Gym | Digos, Davao del Sur | |
| January 26 & 27, 2019 | Starmall Alabang | Alabang, Muntinlupa |
Aside from ground scouting and pre-auditions held all over the Philippines, the online auditions was also launched in November 20, 2018.
Auditions
The auditions were held in One Canvas Events Place, Makati. The first audition episode was aired on April 21, 2019. At the end of the fourteenth episode, a total of 69 Idol hopefuls were able to advance and receive their respective golden ticket to Idol City.| Episode | April 21 | April 27 | April 28 | May 4 | May 5 | May 11 | May 12 | May 18 | May 19 | May 25 | May 26 | June 1 | June 2 | June 8 |
| Golden tickets | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
Theater rounds
The theater rounds were pre-recorded at the ABS-CBN soundstages at San Jose del Monte, Bulacan and first aired on June 9, 2019. These are composed of three rounds – the Group, Do or Die, and Solo rounds.Group round
In the Group round, the Idol hopefuls are grouped based on their genre and sound. As a group, they pick a song from a list that they think is the best for them. At the end of the group rounds, thirty-nine Idol hopefuls remained.Color key:
| Contestant was chosen by the judges to advance to the Do or Die round | |
| Contestant was eliminated |
Do or Die round
In the Do or Die round, the judges grouped up the remaining Idol hopefuls and pick a song for them. At the end of the second round, the top twenty remained. The male hopefuls performed female pop hits, while the female hopefuls performed OPM Rock bands’ hits.Color key:
| Contestant was chosen by the judges to advance to the solo round | |
| Contestant was eliminated |
| Episode | Order | Song | Contestant | Result |
| Episode 17 ' | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Renwick Benito | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Ibrahim Onggo | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Jasper Lacson | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Kier King | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Rainier Natividad | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Matty Juniosa | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Fatima Louise | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Alyssa Quijano | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Mia Villaflores | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Yarah Estrella | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Krissha Viaje | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Erika Tenorio | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Michelle Primavera | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Carlo Bautista | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Kevin Hermogenes | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Dan Ombao | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Isaiah Tiglao | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Roque Belino | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Enzo Almario | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Vanya Castor | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Ameurfina Martinez III | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Julia Joaquin | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Trish Bonilla | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Charmagne Algario | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Rachel Libres | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Sheland Faelnar | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Lucas Garcia | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Ramil Permigones | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Miguel Odron | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Trix Corpez | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Gello Marquez | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Lance Busa | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Denize Castillo | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Zephanie Dimaranan | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Diane Vergoza | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Elle Ocampo | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Angie Kristine Gorbulev | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Jeremiah Torayno | Advanced |
| Episode 17 ' | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Jehramae Trangia | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 ' | - | - | - | - |
Solo round
The Solo round is the final round of the Theater Rounds where the remaining Idol hopefuls pick a solo song. Only the top 12 Idol hopefuls proceed to the Live shows. The first episode aired the performances of the female Idol hopefuls; while the second episode aired the performances of the male Idol hopefuls.Color key:
| Contestant was chosen by the judges to advance to the live shows | |
| Contestant was eliminated |
Live shows
Color key:| Contestant was saved by the public and judges' votes | |
| Contestant was in the bottom group | |
| Contestant was eliminated |
For the first time in the Idol franchise, the judges has 50% say on who will stay on the competition. The other 50% will be based from text votes and Google votes. The best score that a contestant can get each week is a 100%.
Week 1: Top 12 – Songs of Ryan Cayabyab (June 29 & 30)
The Top 12 performed songs by OPM Icon and National Artist Ryan Cayabyab on June 29 & 30, 2019. Cayabyab also served as guest mentor.The first 7 performed on Saturday, and the remaining 5 on Sunday.
| Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| 1 | Lance Busa | "Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika" - Hajji Alejandro | 56.61% | Safe |
| 2 | Trish Bonilla | "Kailan" - Smokey Mountain | 55.38% | Safe |
| 3 | Lucas Garcia | "Sometime, Somewhere" - Basil Valdez | 71.85% | Safe |
| 4 | Matty Juniosa | "Nais Ko" - Basil Valdez | 50.5% | Eliminated |
| 5 | Elle Ocampo | "Paraisong Parisukat" - Basil Valdez | 51.81% | Bottom 3 |
| 6 | Dan Ombao | "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka" - Basil Valdez | 83.73% | Safe |
| 7 | Sheland Faelnar | "Tunay na Ligaya" - Basil Valdez | 60.67% | Safe |
| 8 | Renwick Benito | "Araw-Gabi" - Nonoy Zuñiga | 53.41% | Safe |
| 9 | Fatima Louise | "Limang Dipang Tao" - Celeste Legaspi | 66.2% | Safe |
| 10 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Paraiso" - Smokey Mountain | 99.75% | Safe |
| 11 | Miguel Odron | "Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang" - Basil Valdez | 63.73% | Safe |
| 12 | Rachel Libres | "Paano Na Kaya?" - Bugoy Drilon | 50.52% | Eliminated |
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 21.1 | Moira Dela Torre and I Belong To The Zoo | "Patawad, Paalam" |
Week 2: Top 10 – The Champions (July 6 & 7)
The Top 10 performed songs by The Champions: Erik Santos and Yeng Constantino on July 6 & 7, 2019. Santos and Constantino served as guest mentors.The first 6 performed on Saturday, and the remaining 4 on Sunday.
| Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| 1 | Trish Bonilla | "Pagbigyang Muli" - Erik Santos | 50.67% | Eliminated |
| 2 | Renwick Benito | "Hawak Kamay" - Yeng Constantino | 51.49% | Eliminated |
| 3 | Elle Ocampo | "Ikaw" - Yeng Constantino | 66.17% | Safe |
| 4 | Lance Busa | "Ako Muna" - Yeng Constantino | 58.49% | Bottom 4 |
| 5 | Lucas Garcia | "Lupa" - Erik Santos | 75.24% | Safe |
| 6 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Salamat" - Yeng Constantino | 92.18% | Safe |
| 7 | Sheland Faelnar | "Pangarap Lang" - Yeng Constantino | 54.77% | Bottom 4 |
| 8 | Miguel Odron | "Kung Akin Ang Mundo" - Erik Santos | 75.74% | Safe |
| 9 | Fatima Louise | "I’ll Never Go" - Erik Santos | 61.01% | Safe |
| 10 | Dan Ombao | "Cool Off" - Yeng Constantino | 99.88% | Safe |
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 23.1 | Billy Crawford and James Reid | "Girls Like You" / "Filipina Girl" |
Week 3: Top 8 – Philippines’ Most Streamed Hits (July 13 & 14)
The Top 8 performed Philippines’ most streamed hits. Morissette Amon served as guest mentor.| Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| 1 | Fatima Louise | "Kathang Isip" - Ben&Ben | 52.13% | Eliminated |
| 2 | Lance Busa | "Sana" - I Belong to the Zoo | 56.49% | Bottom 4 |
| 3 | Sheland Faelnar | "Hindi Na Nga" - This Band | 52.27% | Eliminated |
| 4 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Isa Pang Araw" - Sarah Geronimo | 99.88% | Safe |
| 5 | Dan Ombao | "Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw" - December Avenue & Moira Dela Torre | 77.73% | Safe |
| 6 | Elle Ocampo | "Story of My Life" - One Direction | 54.7% | Bottom 4 |
| 7 | Miguel Odron | "Scars to Your Beautiful" - Alessia Cara | 67.53% | Safe |
| 8 | Lucas Garcia | "Tagpuan" - Moira Dela Torre | 98.36% | Safe |
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 25.1 | Regine Velasquez and Pinopela | "Halo" |
Week 4: Top 6 – Songs of Gary Valenciano (July 20 & 21)
The Top 6 performed songs by Mr. Pure Energy, Gary Valenciano on July 20 & 21, 2019. Valenciano also served as guest mentor.| Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| 1 | Lance Busa | "Paano" - Gary Valenciano | 56.57% | Bottom 2 |
| 2 | Miguel Odron | "How Did You Know" - Gary Valenciano | 56.65% | Safe |
| 3 | Elle Ocampo | "Sana Maulit Muli" - Gary Valenciano | 50.27% | Eliminated |
| 4 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Huwag Ka Nang Umiyak" - Gary Valenciano | 96.08% | Safe |
| 5 | Dan Ombao | "Kailangan Kita" - Gary Valenciano | 73.45% | Safe |
| 6 | Lucas Garcia | "Ikaw Lamang" - Gary Valenciano | 99.88% | Safe |
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 27.1 | Bugoy Drilon, Daryl Ong, Michael Pangilinan, and Vice Ganda | "Get Here" |
Week 5: The Final Showdown Part 1 (July 27)
The Top 5 performed live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila on July 27, 2019. Two contestants were eliminated by the end of night one, leaving the Top 3 to battle it out on July 28, 2019.| Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| 1 | Dan Ombao | "The Last Time" - Eric Benet | 62.48% | Eliminated |
| 2 | Miguel Odron | "Rise Up" - Andra Day | 53.39% | Eliminated |
| 3 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Lipad ng Pangarap" - Dessa | 99.88% | Safe |
| 4 | Lucas Garcia | "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" - Freddie Aguilar | 83.81% | Safe |
| 5 | Lance Busa | "Lean on Me" - Bill Withers | 69.45% | Bottom 3 |
The non-competitional performances consisted of songs from former American Idol winners with various female singing champions as special guests.
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 28.1 | Lance Busa, Lucas Garcia and Dan Ombao with Jona and Elha Nympha | "I Believe" |
| 28.2 | Zephanie Dimaranan and Miguel Odron with Janine Berdin and KZ Tandingan | "A Moment Like This" |
| 28.3 | Top 5 with Janine Berdin, Elha Nympha, KZ Tandingan and Jona | "This Is My Now" |
Week 5: The Final Showdown Part 2 (July 28)
The Top 3 performed live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila on July 28, 2019. The winner was announced at the end of the show.| Order | Performers | Song |
| 29.1 | Jessica Sanchez | "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" |
Elimination chart
Color key
Prizes
- PHP 2,000,000.00 cash
- All-expense paid vacation trip to Taiwan
- House & Lot from Camella Homes
- Exclusive recording contract from Star Music
Notable contestants
- Angelo Pineda is the son of Journey frontman Arnel Pineda.
- Kier King won the second season of Popstar Kids in 2007, and represented Mindanao as a singing finalist in Bet ng Bayan in 2014.
- Alyssa Quijano appeared in the second season of the Little Big Star in 2006; was part of singing trio in Talentadong Pinoy in 2011; and was a member of A.K.A. Jam, a girl group created during the only season of The X Factor Philippines in 2012.
- Erika Tenorio appeared in the first season of The Voice Teens and joined Team Sarah. She was eliminated in the Battles.
- Krissha Viaje is currently a member of the girl group GirlTrends in It's Showtime. She also appeared in the second season of Little Big Star wherein she placed 2nd runner-up. She also placed 7th in the TV5's reality show Star Factor. She also represented the Philippines in I Can Sing in Japanese, a famous TV show in Japan. She also joined the show We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-offs.
- Carlo Bautista previously joined Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime.
- Julia Joaquin previously joined Tawag ng Tanghalan, wherein she became a semi-finalist.
- Mia Villaflores appeared in the first season of The Voice Teens and joined Team Lea by default. She was eliminated in the Battles.
- Lucho Beech previously joined Pinoy Boyband Superstar where he was eliminated during the Middle Rounds' Last Chance Performance Night.
- Dea Formilleza, former actress of GMA Network and girlfriend of Daryl Ong.
- Enzo Almario was a member of Sugarpop regularly appearing in the now-defunct GMA Network show SOP. He also joined Tawag ng Tanghalan and became a daily champion.
- Trish Bonilla is the daughter of Mau Marcelo, the winner of Philippine Idol, the first Idol franchise in the Philippines which aired on ABC in 2006. Initially, she appeared on TV5's talent searches Talentadong Pinoy Kids and Born to Be a Star. She has also joined Team Bamboo in the first season of The Voice Teens and was eliminated in the Knockouts.
- Lance Busa previously appeared on To The Top, a boyband search aired on GMA Network, wherein he became a grand finalist. He won Michael Bolton's singing competition Bolt of Talent in 2017.
- Zephanie Dimaranan previously joined the second season of The Voice Kids under Team Sarah, wherein she was eliminated in the Live Shows to the eventual winner, Elha Nympha. She was also a contestant in Tawag ng Tanghalan, wherein she became a defending champion.
- Fatima Louise appeared in the first season of The Voice Teens and joined Team Sarah. She was eliminated in the Knockouts to the eventual winner, Jona Marie Soquite.
- Dan Ombao appeared in the second season of The Voice of the Philippines and joined Team Sarah. He was eliminated in the Battles to the eventual winner, Jason Dy.
- Lucas Garcia previously joined Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime.
- Elle Ocampo previously joined Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime.
- Sheland Faelnar previously joined Tawag ng Tanghalan on It's Showtime. She was tagged as Stage Empress when she also previously joined Music Hero on Eat Bulaga!''.