Idol Philippines (season 1)

Inaugural season (2019) of the Philippine reality show singing competition

Season of television series

Idol Philippines

Season 1
Hosted by| Billy Crawford
Judges| Regine Velasquez
Vice Ganda
Moira Dela Torre
James Reid
Winner| Zephanie Dimaranan
Runner-up| Lucas Garcia
Finals venue| Newport Performing Arts Theater
Companion show| Idol on the Road (Digital)
Country of origin| Philippines
No. of episodes| 29
Release
Original network| ABS-CBN
Original release| April 21 (2019-04-21) –
July 28, 2019 (2019-07-28)
Season chronology

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Season 2

The first season of Idol Philippines premiered on April 21, 2019 on ABS-CBN (under the full title Search for Idol Philippines), and ran until the season finale on July 28, 2019. It was the first season to air on the network following two defunct iterations from different networks. Billy Crawford hosted the season; while the judging panel was composed of singer-actress Regine Velasquez, comedian and television presenter Vice Ganda, singer-actor James Reid, and singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre.[1][2][3]

Zephanie Dimaranan of Biñan, Laguna was named Idol Philippines, winning an exclusive recording contract from Star Music and ₱2,000,000.[4] Lucas Garcia of Lipa, Batangas finished as the runner-up with Lance Busa finishing in third place.

## Overview[edit]

### Development[edit]

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.[5]

### Prizes[edit]

The winner of the season received ₱2,000,000, a paid vacation trip to Taiwan, a House & Lot from Camella Homes and an exclusive recording contract from Star Music

## Judges and host[edit]

Judges and host of the first season of Idol Philippines

Regine Velasquez

James Reid

Vice Ganda

Moira Dela Torre

Billy Crawford

In October 2018, Regine Velasquez was revealed as the first judge after signing her exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.[6][7] With her 32 years in the entertainment industry, this will be a first time for her to judge a singing competition.[8][9] 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.[10] 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.[11]

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.[12][13]

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.[14] The three remaining judges' were later confirmed on the same day, after they were officially introduced on TV Patrol, ABS-CBN's primetime newscast.[15][16][17] Among the four judges, Vice Ganda is an experienced judge—having been a judge for It's Showtime besides being a host, 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.[18]

### Companion online show[edit]

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[edit]

The pre-auditions for the premiere season took place in different key cities in the Philippines. Auditionees must be 16 to 28 years old.[19]

Shortlist of the locations for the Idol Philippines' pre-auditions  Date  | Venue  | City  | Ref.

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November 15, 2018  | Center for Multiple Intelligence School  | Lapu-Lapu City | [20]
Karesh Commercial Complex  | Bogo, Cebu | [21]
Rock Republic  | Cebu City | [20]
Tulay Bar  | Maasin, Southern Leyte | [22]
November 16, 2018  | Brown Academy School  | Cebu City | [20]
Monterey School, Inc.  | Talisay, Cebu | [20]
Pier Capitan Superdome  | Ormoc, Leyte | [22]
November 17, 2018  | Barili Gymnasium  | Cebu City | [20]
Manros Plaza Building  | Cebu City | [21]
Municipality of San Jose Function Room  | San Jose, Antique | [23]
November 17 & 18, 2018  | Palo Leyte Academic Center  | Palo, Leyte | [22]
November 23, 2018  | Bukidnon National High School  | Malaybalay, Bukidnon | [24]
November 24, 2018  | Sanguniang Panlungsod Building  | Gingoog | [25]
November 24 & 25, 2018  | Lipa City Youth and Cultural Center  | Lipa, Batangas | [19]
November 25, 2018  | University of the Philippines–Baguio  | Baguio
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 | [26]
December 1 & 2, 2018  | University of Negros Occidental–Recoletos  | Bacolod City | [19]
December 2, 2018  | Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila  | Intramuros, Manila
December 3, 2018  | CFC School of Morning Star  | Butuan | [27]
January 19 & 20, 2019  | Pacific Mall  | Mandaue City | [28]
People's Gym  | Digos, Davao del Sur
January 26 & 27, 2019  | Starmall Alabang  | Alabang, Muntinlupa  | [28]

Aside from ground scouting and pre-auditions held all over the Philippines, the online auditions was also launched in November 20, 2018.[29]

## Competition summary[edit]

Color key

Winner

Runner-up

Eliminated in the Live Shows

Eliminated in the Theater Rounds – Solo Round

Eliminated in the Theater Rounds – Do-or-Die Round

Eliminated in the Theater Rounds – Group Round

Top 69 contestants

Zephanie Dimaranan | Lucas Garcia  | Lance Busa | Dan Ombao  | Miguel Odron
Elle Ocampo  | Sheland Faelnar  | Fatima Louise  | Renwick Benito  | Trish Bonilla
Rachel Libres  | Matty Juniosa  | Charmagne Algario  | Denize Castillo  | Enzo Almario
Jasper Lacson  | Jeremiah Torayno  | Kevin Hermogenes  | Michelle Primavera  | Roque Belino
Alyssa Quijano  | Ameurfina Martinez III  | Angie Kristine Gorbulev | Carlo Bautista  | Diane Vergoza
Erika Tenorio  | Gello Marquez  | Ibrahim Onggo  | Isaiah Tiglao  | Jehramae Trangia
Julia Joaquin  | Kier King  | Krissha Viaje  | Mia Villaflores  | Rainier Natividad
Ramil Permigones  | Trix Corpez  | Vanya Castor  | Yarah Estrella  | Abby Manguinao
Ali Aguila  | Ana May delos Reyes  | Angelo Pineda  | Bella Fall  | Brandon Diamante
Calvin Encomienda  | Carmella Ravanilla  | Clyde Aquino  | Cyra Jureidini  | Dea Formilleza
Endy Asidor  | Eunice Torion  | Geca Morales  | Jap-Jap Talania  | Jhamil Villanueva
Juancho Gabriel  | Julian Lee Vasquez  | Kathleen Galula  | Kyran Oliver  | Leann Ganzon
Lucho Beech  | Luvlou Ulanday  | Margarette Jimenez  | Micoline Acedera  | Nic Galano
Nicoll del Finado  | Sean Oliver  | Shai Gomez | Zeke Villanueva  |

## Auditions[edit]

The auditions were recorded at the One Canvas Events Place in Makati. In the televised auditions, contestants will perform in front of the panel of judges. Each contestant must receive three "yes" votes from the judges in order to advance and receive a golden ticket to Idol City. The first audition episode was aired on April 21, 2019, with the final audition episode being aired on June 8, 2019. 69 Idol hopefuls were able to advance and receive their respective golden ticket to Idol City.

Summary of the auditions for Idol Philippines season 1  Episode(s)  | Air Date  | Golden tickets

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1 | April 21, 2019  | 3
2 | April 27, 2019  | 3
3 | April 28, 2019  | 4
4 | May 4, 2019  | 4
5 | May 5, 2019  | 4
6 | May 11, 2019  | 5
7 | May 12, 2019  | 4
8 | May 18, 2019  | 4
9 | May 19, 2019  | 5
10 | May 25, 2019  | 6
11 | May 26, 2019  | 7
12 | June 1, 2019  | 6
13 | June 2, 2019  | 8
14 | June 8, 2019  | 6
Total no. of contestants  | 69

## Theater rounds[edit]

The theater rounds were recorded at the ABS-CBN Soundstage 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[edit]

In the Group round, the Idol hopefuls were grouped based on their genre and sound. As a group, they selected a song from a list that they think is the best for them, additionally they gave a name to their group. 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

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| Contestant was eliminated
Episode  | Order  | Group  | Song  | Contestant  | Hometown  | Result

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Episode 15
(June 9, 2019) | 1  | 4th Dimension  | "Stay with Me" – Sam Smith | Ali Aguila  | Quezon City  | Eliminated
Jap-Jap Talania  | Nueva Ecija  | Eliminated
Kevin Hermogenes  | Taguig City  | Advanced
Lucas Garcia  | Lipa, Batangas  | Advanced
2  | 3GH  | "Try" – Pink | Ameurfina Martinez III  | Lucena  | Advanced
Charmagne Algario  | Bulacan  | Advanced
Elle Ocampo  | Pampanga  | Advanced
Krissha Viaje  | Quezon City  | Advanced
3  | Soul Effection  | "Tila" – Lani Misalucha | Carmella Ravanilla  | Taytay, Rizal  | Eliminated
Diane Vergoza  | Parañaque City  | Advanced
Endy Asidor  | Davao  | Eliminated
Rachel Libres  | Pasay  | Advanced
4  | Voltes 4  | "Always Be My Baby" – David Cook | Dan Ombao  | Bataan  | Advanced
Jhamil Villanueva  | Taguig City  | Eliminated
Miguel Odron  | Indiana, USA  | Advanced
Sean Oliver  | Iloilo  | Eliminated
5  | WHAMAS  | "2002" – Anne-Marie | Abby Manguinao  | Tagaytay City, Cavite  | Eliminated
Denize Castillo  | Cavite  | Advanced
Eunice Torion  | Cebu  | Eliminated
Margarette Jimenez  | Lingayen, Pangasinan  | Eliminated
Vanya Castor  | Mandaluyong  | Advanced
6  | The Current  | "Best Part" – Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R. | Angie Kristine | Siargao  | Advanced
Bella Fall  | Quezon City  | Eliminated
Erika Tenorio  | Nueva Ecija  | Advanced
Leann Ganzon  | Iloilo  | Eliminated
Mia Villaflores  | Pasay  | Advanced
7  | Beyonce3Men  | "I'll Make Love To You" – Boyz II Men | Gello Marquez  | Makati City  | Advanced
Lance Busa | Agusan Del Norte  | Advanced
Lucho Beech  | USA  | Eliminated
Matty Juniosa  | Mandaluyong  | Advanced
Episode 16
(June 15, 2019) | 1  | Girls on Fire  | "Fighter" – Christina Aguilera | Alyssa Quijano  | Manila  | Advanced
Cyra Jureidini  | Cavite  | Eliminated
Kathleen Galula  | Los Baños, Laguna  | Eliminated
Michelle Primavera  | Caloocan  | Advanced
2  | Collidal District  | "Iris" – Goo Goo Dolls | Carlo Bautista  | Mandaluyong  | Advanced
Renwick Benito  | Angeles City, Pampanga  | Advanced
Roque Belino  | Baguio  | Advanced
Trix Corpez  | Olongapo City  | Advanced
3  | Rated PG  | "Born This Way" – Lady Gaga | Ana May Delos Reyes  | Lapu-Lapu City  | Eliminated
Dea Formilleza  | Compostela Valley  | Eliminated
Luvlou Ulanday  | Parañaque City  | Eliminated
Yarah Estrella  | Parañaque  | Advanced
Zephanie Dimaranan | Biñan, Laguna  | Advanced
4  | A-Boys  | "214" – Rivermaya | Angelo Pineda  | Digos  | Eliminated
Calvin Encomienda  | Dasmariñas City  | Eliminated
Clyde Aquino  | Cagayan de Oro City  | Eliminated
Jasper Lacson  | Sorsogon City  | Advanced
Kyran Oliver  | Parma, Italy  | Eliminated
5  | Beautifour Voices  | "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" – Celine Dion | Julia Joaquin  | Bohol  | Advanced
Micoline Acedera  | Antipolo City  | Eliminated
Nicoll del Finado  | Binalonan, Pangasinan  | Eliminated
Trish Bonilla  | Lucena City  | Advanced
6  | Popsicles  | "Mahal Na Mahal" – Sam Concepcion | Brandon Diamante  | Bacolod City  | Eliminated
Isaiah Tiglao  | —  | Advanced
Rainier Natividad  | Sta. Maria, Bulacan  | Advanced
Zeke Villanueva  | Bohol  | Eliminated
7  | Blush  | "Shout Out To My Ex" – Little Mix | Fatima Louise Lagueras  | Quezon City  | Advanced
Geca Morales  | Sampaloc City, Manila  | Eliminated
Jehramae Trangia  | Talisay City, Cebu  | Advanced
Shai Gomez | Canada  | Eliminated
Sheland Faelnar  | Caloocan  | Advanced
8  | Power Pop Boys  | "Stitches" – Shawn Mendes | Enzo Almario  | Sta. Maria, Bulacan  | Advanced
Juancho Gabriel  | Olongapo City  | Eliminated
Julian Lee Vasquez  | Davao City  | Eliminated
Nic Galano  | Iligan City, Isabela  | Eliminated
9  | 3 And 1  | "Dancing On My Own" – Calum Scott | Ibrahim Onggo  | Digos  | Advanced
Jeremiah Torayno  | Cagayan de Oro City  | Advanced
Kier King  | Sultan Kudarat  | Advanced
Ramil Permegones  | Lucena City  | Advanced

### Do or Die round[edit]

In the Do or Die round, the judges divided the remaining Idol hopefuls into six and selected a song for them to perform. At the end of the second round, twenty contestants remained. The male hopefuls performed pop hits from female artists, while the female hopefuls performed hits from OPM Rock bands.

Color key:

| Contestant was chosen by the judges to advance to the solo round

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| Contestant was eliminated
Episode  | Order  | Song  | Contestant  | Result

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Episode 17
(June 16, 2019) | 1  | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Renwick Benito  | Advanced
Ibrahim Onggo  | Eliminated
Jasper Lacson  | Advanced
Kier King  | Eliminated
Rainier Natividad  | Eliminated
Matty Juniosa  | Advanced
2  | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Fatima Louise  | Advanced
Alyssa Quijano  | Eliminated
Mia Villaflores  | Eliminated
Yarah Estrella  | Eliminated
Krissha Viaje  | Eliminated
Erika Tenorio  | Eliminated
Michelle Primavera  | Advanced
3  | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Carlo Bautista  | Eliminated
Kevin Hermogenes  | Advanced
Dan Ombao  | Advanced
Isaiah Tiglao  | Eliminated
Roque Belino  | Advanced
Enzo Almario  | Advanced
4  | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Vanya Castor  | Eliminated
Ameurfina Martinez III  | Eliminated
Julia Joaquin  | Eliminated
Trish Bonilla  | Advanced
Charmagne Algario  | Advanced
Rachel Libres  | Advanced
Sheland Faelnar  | Advanced
5  | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Lucas Garcia  | Advanced
Ramil Permigones  | Eliminated
Miguel Odron  | Advanced
Trix Corpez  | Eliminated
Gello Marquez  | Eliminated
Lance Busa | Advanced
6  | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Denize Castillo  | Advanced
Zephanie Dimaranan | Advanced
Diane Vergoza  | Eliminated
Elle Ocampo  | Advanced
Angie Kristine Gorbulev  | Eliminated
Jeremiah Torayno  | Advanced
Jehramae Trangia  | Eliminated

### Solo round[edit]

The Solo round is the final round of the Theater Rounds where the remaining Idol hopefuls pick a solo song. Only the twelve hopefuls proceeded 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

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| Contestant was eliminated
Episode  | Order  | Contestant  | Song  | Result

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Episode 18
(June 22, 2019) | 1  | Zephanie Dimaranan | "I Believe" – Fantasia | Advanced
2  | Fatima Louise Lagueras  | "Feeling Good" – Michael Bublé | Advanced
3  | Rachel Libres  | "Maybe This Time" – Sarah Geronimo | Advanced
4  | Charmagne Algario  | "Stand Up for Love" – Destiny's Child | Eliminated
5  | Trish Bonilla  | "One Night Only" – Jennifer Hudson | Advanced
6  | Michelle Primavera  | "Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo" – Yano | Eliminated
7  | Denize Castillo  | "Buwan" – Juan Karlos | Eliminated
8  | Elle Ocampo  | "Ride" – Twenty One Pilots | Advanced
9  | Jeremiah Torayno  | "Lay Me Down" – Sam Smith | Eliminated
10  | Sheland Faelnar  | "Clarity" – Zedd feat. Foxes | Advanced
Episode 19
(June 23, 2019) | 1  | Matty Juniosa  | "Proud Mary" – Tina Turner | Advanced
2  | Renwick Benito  | "Kasalanan" – Orient Pearl  | Advanced
3  | Lance Busa | "Ordinary People" – John Legend | Advanced
4  | Roque Belino  | "Over and Over Again" – Nathan Sykes | Eliminated
5  | Enzo Almario  | "Too Good at Goodbyes" – Sam Smith | Eliminated
6  | Dan Ombao  | "I See Fire" – Ed Sheeran | Advanced
7  | Jasper Lacson  | "Lately" – Stevie Wonder | Eliminated
8  | Kevin Hermogenes  | "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" – Whitney Houston | Eliminated
9  | Lucas Garcia  | "If I Ain't Got You" – Alicia Keys | Advanced
10  | Miguel Odron  | "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" – Elton John | Advanced

## Live shows[edit]

For the first time in the Idol franchise, the judges determined half of the contestants' score while the public determined the other half via public vote. The Hopefuls with the lowest scores were eliminated in varying amounts per week with the best possible score a contestant can receive is 100% per the format the network uses in scoring.

Color key:

| Contestant was saved by the public and judges' votes

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| Contestant was in the bottom group
| Contestant was eliminated

### Week 1: Top 12 – Songs of Ryan Cayabyab (June 29 & 30)[edit]

For the first week of the Live Shows, the Top 12 performed songs sung or composed by OPM Icon and National Artist Ryan Cayabyab with Cayabyab also serving as guest mentor.

Episode  | Order  | Contestant  | Song  | Score  | Result

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Episode 20
(June 29, 2019) | 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 three
6  | Dan Ombao  | "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka" - Basil Valdez  | 83.73%  | Safe
7  | Sheland Faelnar  | "Tunay na Ligaya" - Basil Valdez  | 60.67%  | Safe
Episode 21
(June 30, 2019) | 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
Non-competition performances  Order  | Performers  | Song

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21.1  | Moira Dela Torre and I Belong To The Zoo | "Patawad, Paalam"

### Week 2: Top 10 – The Champions (July 6 & 7)[edit]

For Week 2, the Top 10 performed songs written or performed by Star in a Million winner Erik Santos and Pinoy Dream Academy winner Yeng Constantino. Santos and Constantino also mentored the Top 10.

Episode  | Order  | Contestant  | Song  | Score  | Result

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Episode 22
(July 6, 2019) | 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 four
5  | Lucas Garcia  | "Lupa" - Erik Santos | 75.24%  | Safe
6  | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Salamat" - Yeng Constantino | 92.18%  | Safe
Episode 23
(July 7, 2019) | 7  | Sheland Faelnar  | "Pangarap Lang" - Yeng Constantino | 54.77%  | Bottom four
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
Non-competition performances  Order  | Performers  | Song

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23.1  | Billy Crawford and James Reid | "Girls Like You" / "Filipina Girl"

### Week 3: Top 8 – Philippines’ Most Streamed Hits (July 13 & 14)[edit]

For Week 3, the Top 8 performed the Philippines’ most streamed hits. Morissette served as guest mentor.

Episode  | Order  | Contestant  | Song  | Score  | Result

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Episode 24
(July 13, 2019) | 1  | Fatima Louise  | "Kathang Isip" - Ben&Ben | 52.13%  | Eliminated
2  | Lance Busa | "Sana" - I Belong to the Zoo  | 56.49%  | Bottom four
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
Episode 25
(July 14, 2019) | 6  | Elle Ocampo  | "Story of My Life" - One Direction | 54.7%  | Bottom four
7  | Miguel Odron  | "Scars to Your Beautiful" - Alessia Cara | 67.53%  | Safe
8  | Lucas Garcia  | "Tagpuan" - Moira Dela Torre | 98.36%  | Safe
Non-competition performances  Order  | Performers  | Song

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25.1  | Regine Velasquez and Pinopela  | "Halo"

### Week 4: Top 6 – Songs of Gary Valenciano (July 20 & 21)[edit]

For Week 4, the Top 6 performed songs by singer-songwriter Gary Valenciano. He also served as guest mentor.

Episode  | Order  | Contestant  | Song  | Score  | Result

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Episode 26
(July 20, 2019) | 1  | Lance Busa | "Paano" - Gary Valenciano | 56.57%  | Bottom two
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 | "Wag Ka Nang Umiyak" - Gary Valenciano | 96.08%  | Safe
Episode 27
(July 21, 2019) | 5  | Dan Ombao  | "Kailangan Kita" - Gary Valenciano | 73.45%  | Safe
6  | Lucas Garcia  | "Ikaw Lamang" - Gary Valenciano | 99.88%  | Safe
Non-competition performances  Order  | Performers  | Song

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27.1  | Bugoy Drilon, Daryl Ong, Michael Pangilinan, and Vice Ganda | "Get Here"

### Week 5: The Final Showdown (July 27 & 28)[edit]

#### Part 1 - Top 5[edit]

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. In addition to the competition pieces sung by the Top 5, female winners from different singing competitions performed songs sung by American Idol winners as special guests.

Episode  | Order  | Contestant  | Song  | Score  | Result

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Episode 28
(Saturday July 27, 2019) | 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 three
Non-competition performances  Order  | Performers  | Song

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28.1  | Lance Busa, Lucas Garcia and Dan Ombao
with Jona and Elha Nympha | "I Believe" - Fantasia
28.2  | Zephanie Dimaranan and Miguel Odron
with Janine Berdin and KZ Tandingan | "A Moment Like This" - Kelly Clarkson
28.3  | Top 5 with Janine Berdin, Elha Nympha, KZ Tandingan and Jona  | "This Is My Now" - Jordin Sparks

#### Part 2 - Top 3[edit]

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.

Contestant  | Episode 29 (Sunday, July 28, 2019) | Score  | Result

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Round 1  | Round 2
Order  | Song  | Order  | Song
Zephanie Dimaranan | 1  | "Maghintay Ka Lamang" - Ted Ito  | 1  | "Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo"  | 100%  | Winner
Lucas Garcia  | 2  | "Hanggang" - Wency Cornejo | 3  | "Because You Believed"  | 70.2%  | Runner-up
Lance Busa | 3  | "Akin Ka Na Lang" - Morissette | 2  | "Kapit Lang"  | 41.89%  | Eliminated
Non-competition performances  Order  | Performers  | Song

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29.1  | Jessica Sanchez | "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going"

## Elimination chart[edit]

Color key

Female contestant

Male contestant

Winner

Runner-up

Third place

Did not perform

Not Chosen

Saved by Judges

Safe

Highest Score

Bottom Group

Eliminated

Results per round  Place  | Contestant  | Top 20 | Top 12 | Top 10 | Top 8 | Top 6 | Finale

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Top 5 | Top 3
6/22  | 6/23  | 6/30  | 7/7  | 7/14  | 7/21  | 7/27  | 7/28
1 |  | Zephanie Dimaranan | Safe  | N/A | 1st
99.75% | 2nd
92.18% | 1st
99.88% | 2nd
96.08% | 1st
99.88% | Winner
100.00%
2  |  | Lucas Garcia  | N/A | Safe  | 3rd
71.85% | 4th
75.24% | 2nd
98.36% | 1st
99.88% | 2nd
83.81% | Runner-up
70.20%
3  |  | Lance Busa | N/A | Safe  | 7th
56.61% | 7th
58.49% | 5th
56.49% | 5th
56.57% | 3rd
69.45% | Third place
41.89%
4  |  | Dan Ombao  | N/A | Safe  | 2nd
83.73% | 1st
99.88% | 3rd
77.73% | 3rd
73.45% | 4th
62.48% |
5  |  | Miguel Odron  | N/A | Safe  | 5th
63.73% | 3rd
75.74% | 4th
67.53% | 4th
56.65% | 5th
53.39%
6  |  | Elle Ocampo  | Safe  | N/A | 10th
51.81% | 5th
66.17% | 6th
54.70% | 6th
50.27% |
7  |  | Sheland Faelnar  | Safe  | N/A | 6th
60.67% | 8th
54.77% | 7th
52.27% |
8  |  | Fatima Louise  | Safe  | N/A | 4th
66.20% | 6th
61.01% | 8th
52.13%
9  |  | Renwick Benito  | N/A | Safe  | 9th
53.41% | 9th
51.49% |
10  |  | Trish Bonilla  | Safe  | N/A | 8th
55.38% | 10th
50.67%
11  |  | Rachel Libres  | Safe  | N/A | 11th
50.52% |
12  |  | Matty Juniosa  | N/A | Safe  | 12th
50.50%
13–20 |  | Enzo Almario  | N/A | Eliminated  |
| Jasper Lacson  | N/A
| Kevin Hermogenes  | N/A
| Roque Belino  | N/A
| Charmagne Algario  | Eliminated  |
| Denize Castillo
| Jeremiah Torayno
| Michelle Primavera

## Reception[edit]

### Critical response[edit]

The televised auditions for the first season was met with mixed public reception.[30] Netizens questioned Dela Torre and Reid's credibility as judges, although Reid was praised for his frankness.[30] The show was compared in a negative light to other singing competitions, including The Voice of The Philippines, specially following the aftermath of the rejection of reggae artist Luke Baylon, in which only one judge, Velasquez voted to advance Baylon into the next round.[31][32] Amid the criticism, Velasquez defended her fellow judges in an interview with reporters during the 35th PMPC Awards for movies, stating that "the three were chosen to be at the judging table because of their individual expertise".[33]

## References[edit]

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27. ^ "Idol Philippines on Instagram: "We will scout in this area in Butuan City! Just look for our head hunter Chiqui Castillo. Check the details below. See you there!"". Instagram. November 29, 2018. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
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29. ^ "Idol Philippines on Instagram: "Magbubukas na rin ang ONLINE AUDITIONS to search for the Idol Philippines! Abangan 'yan sa November 20! 🎶💙"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2018.
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Idol Philippines

*     * Seasons 1
* 2

Finalists|

| Winners|

* Zephanie Dimaranan (Season 1)
* Khimo Gumatay (Season 2)

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Runners-up|

* Lucas Garcia (Season 1)
* Ryssi Avila (Season 2)

Other Alumni Contestants|

* Anji Salvacion
* Lance Busa
* Shanaia Gomez
* Bryan Chong

Winners' singles|

* "Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo"

Related programs|

* Philippine Idol
* Pinoy Idol

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Main franchise|

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Middle East|

* Arab League
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Junior franchise|

| Americas|

* United States (original)
* Brazil
* Puerto Rico

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Asia-Pacific|

* India
* Indonesia
* Vietnam

Europe|

* Germany
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Specials|

* Asian Idol
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Franchise program formats acquired by ABS-CBN

Drama|

* !Oka Tokat (1997–2002)
* Ang Munting Paraiso (1999–2002)
* The Broken Marriage Vow (2022)
* Flower of Evil (2022)
* Green Rose (2011)
* I Love Betty La Fea (2008–2009)
* It's Okay to Not Be Okay (2024)
* Kahit Isang Saglit (2008)
* Lovers in Paris (2009)
* Maria la del Barrio (2011–2012)
* Maria Mercedes (2013–2014)
* May Bukas Pa (2009–2010)
* My Girl (2008)
* Nasaan Ka Elisa? (2011–2012)
* Only You (2009)
* Pasión de Amor (2015–2016)
* Princess Sarah (2007)
* Pure Love (2014)
* Rubi (2010)
* Two Wives (2014–2015)
* What's Wrong with Secretary Kim (2024)

Reality|

* The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition (2011–2014)
* Dream Maker (2022–2023)
* I Can Do That (2017)
* Idol Philippines (2019–2022)
* Junior MasterChef Pinoy Edition (2011–2012)
* Little Big Shots (2017)
* MasterChef Pinoy Edition (2012)
* Pilipinas Got Talent (2010–2018)
* Pinoy Big Brother (2005–2022)
* Pinoy Boyband Superstar (2016)
* Pinoy Dream Academy (2006–2008)
* Pinoy Fear Factor (2008)
* The Voice of the Philippines (2013–2015)
* The X Factor Philippines (2012)
* World of Dance Philippines (2019)
* Your Face Sounds Familiar (2015–2021)
* Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (2017–2018)
* The Voice Kids (2014–2023)
* The Voice Teens (2017–2020)

Game|

* 1 vs. 100 (2007–2008)
* Bet on Your Baby (2013–2017)
* Family Feud (2016–2017)
* Games Uplate Live (2006–2009)
* I Can See Your Voice (2017–present)
* Kabarkada, Break the Bank (2007)
* Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal (2006–2016)
* Minute to Win It (2013–2019)
* Pinoy Bingo Night (2009)
* The Price Is Right (2011)
* The Singing Bee (2008–2010; 2013–2015)
* Twist and Shout (2010)
* Wheel of Fortune (2008)

Others|

* Batibot (1991–1994)
* Gaby's Xtraordinary Files (2008)
* Global News (1998–2003)
* MBA: Metroball (1998–2002)
* O Shopping (2013–2020)
* Super Laff-In (1969–1972; 1996–1999)

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