Idol Philippines

Idol Philippines, formally known by its title as the Search for the Idol Philippines, is a Philippine reality singing television competition broadcast by Kapamilya Channel and A2Z to find new solo singing talents.[1] 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.[2]

This article is about the ABS-CBN version. For ABC 5's former Idol franchise, see Philippine Idol. For GMA's former Idol franchise, see Pinoy Idol. For the Filipino franchise overview, see Idol series in the Philippines.
Not to be confused with 1DOL.
Idol Philippines
Also known asSearch for the Idol Philippines
GenreReality competition
Created bySimon Fuller
Based onPop Idol
Directed byBobet Vidanes (Season 1)
Joane Laygo (Season 2)
Presented byBilly Crawford (Season 1)
Anne Curtis (Season 2 onwards)
Judges
Theme music composer
Country of originPhilippines
Original languagesFilipino
English
No. of seasons1 (completed)
2 (upcoming)
No. of episodes29 (as of 2019)
Production
Executive producers
  • Paeancyd Pearl B. Sabangan
  • Allan Sunga
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time60–90 minutes
Production companies
DistributorABS-CBN Entertainment
Fremantle
Release
Original networkABS-CBN (2019)
A2Z/Kapamilya Channel (2022-present)
Picture format480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV)
Original releaseApril 21, 2019 (2019-04-21) –
present
Chronology
Preceded byPhilippine Idol (2006)
Pinoy Idol (2008)
Related showsAmerican Idol

The show was originally hosted by singer-actor Billy Crawford for the first season; 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.[3] The show's first season aired on April 21, 2019 and concluded on July 28, 2019.[4][5]

A second season has been confirmed by Crawford on the finale of the first season. But due to the non-renewal and denial of the network's franchise, and with Crawford along with director Bobet Vidanes leaving the network for blocktimers on TV5, the new season will air on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z Channel 11 instead, and will have a new host and director. The second season will premiere on 2022.[6]

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.[7]

Judges and host
Judges and host of "Idol Philippines"
Regine Velasquez
James Reid
Vice Ganda
Billy Crawford

In October 2018, Regine Velasquez was revealed as the first judge after signing her exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.[2][8] With her 32 years in the entertainment industry, this will be a first time for her to judge a singing competition.[9][10] 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.[11] 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.[12]

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.[13][14]

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.[15] The three remaining judges' were later confirmed on the same day, after they were officially introduced on TV Patrol, ABS-CBN's primetime newscast.[16][17][18] 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.[19]

For the second season, the show will have a new host and director, due to Crawford and Vidanes' transfer to Viva Entertainment-produced blocktimers that are aired on TV5

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.

Series Overview
Season Premiere Finale No. of contestants No. of episodes Judges (chair order) Winner Runner-up Third place
1 April 21, 2019 July 28, 2019 69 29 Moira Dela Torre Regine Velasquez Vice Ganda James Reid Zephanie Dimaranan Lucas Garcia Lance Busa
2 2022 2022 [6]

References
  1. Ricarte, Kaye (October 17, 2018). "Regine Velasquez to take seat as Search for the Idol Philippines judge". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  2. Anarcon, James Patrick (October 25, 2018). "Jessica Sanchez collaborates anew with Pinoy artist". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  3. "Regine Velasquez leads celebrity judges in new talent show". CNN Philippines. February 27, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  4. "Regine, handa na sa inaabangang 'Idol Philippines'". ABS-CBN News (in Filipino). February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  5. "'Idol Philippines' to air in April". ABS-CBN News. March 20, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  6. "'Idol Philippines' returning for 2nd season". ABS-CBN News. 8 April 2022.
  7. Frater, Patrick (December 5, 2018). "ATF: Fremantle Sets 'Search for the Idol Philippines' with ABS-CBN". Variety. Retrieved February 2, 2019.
  8. Brosas, Alex (October 26, 2018). "Regine as judge". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  9. "PHOTOS: Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's first ever press conference as a Kapamilya". ABS-CBN Corporation. October 18, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  10. "Did you know? Regine Velasquez has never judged a singing contest". ABS-CBN News. November 20, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  11. Caliwara, Karen A. P. (October 23, 2018). "Is Jessica Sanchez going to be part of Idol Philippines?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  12. Lim, Lance Paolo (November 15, 2018). "Will 'American Idol' alum David Archuleta join Regine Velasquez-Alcasid as judge of 'Idol Philippines'?". Push. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  13. "Billy Crawford to join Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in 'Idol Philippines'". Push. November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  14. Bayle, Alfred (November 16, 2018). "Billy Crawford joins Regine Velasquez as 'Idol Philippines' judge". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 4, 2019.
  15. Anarcon, James Patrick (February 26, 2019). "Who will join Regine as judges in Idol Philippines?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  16. Dumaual, Mario (February 26, 2019). "KILALANIN: Mga hurado ng 'Idol Philippines'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  17. "Meet the judges of 'Idol Philippines'". Rappler. February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  18. de Borja, Jacque (February 27, 2019). "Moira Dela Torre and James Reid are your new 'Idol Philippines' judges". Preen.ph. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
  19. "This 'Idol Philippines' judge was handpicked by global franchise owner". ABS-CBN News. February 27, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2019.
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