Idol Philippines

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The Idol franchise first made its appearance on Philippine television in 2006 in the form of Philippine Idol on ABC 5. Early reviews of the show implied a positive run for the show. The pilot drew in overwhelming ratings and good reviews from entertainment critics from its "promising" start.{{Cite news |last=Villagomez |date=August 2, 2006 |title=ABC-5 happy with 'Philippine Idol' premiere ratings |publisher=Manila Bulletin |url=http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/08/02/ENTR2006080270661.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20071220140605/http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/08/02/ENTR2006080270661.html |archive-date=December 20, 2007}} Despite this, the show incurred losses from lower than expected advertising revenue, culminating in the cancellation of an expected second season.{{Cite web |date=March 4, 2019 |title=ABC5 to GMA Network to ABS-CBN: 'Idol' franchise has rounded up three networks |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2019/03/abc5-to-gma-network-to-abs-cbn-idol-franchise-has-rounded-up-three-networks/ |access-date=May 26, 2022 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US}}

The franchise then moved to GMA Network, in which it was branded as Pinoy Idol. Although critics expected that the lapses that occurred in Philippine Idol would be remedied in Pinoy Idol, once the show went on air, these expectations would be dampened following its premiere. The show would ultimately fail to be renewed for a second season, being replaced by an original singing competition, Are You the Next Big Star?.{{cite news |last=San Diego |first=Bayani Jr. |date=April 13, 2009 |title='Idol' out, 'Next Star' in |page=E1 |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |url=http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090412-198919/Idol-out-Next-Star-in |access-date=April 13, 2009 |archive-date=April 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090415163745/http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20090412-198919/Idol-out-Next-Star-in |url-status=dead }}

On October 17, 2018, it was announced that ABS-CBN will broadcast the third iteration 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.{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2018/tv/asia/fremantle-sets-search-for-the-idol-philippines-with-abs-cbn-1203080321/ |title=ATF: Fremantle Sets 'Search for the Idol Philippines' with ABS-CBN |last=Frater |first=Patrick |date=December 5, 2018 |website=Variety |language=en |access-date=February 2, 2019}} At the finale of the first season, host Billy Crawford confirmed the production of a future season of the show.

The fate of the show was left uncertain on May 5, 2020, when the National Telecommunications Commission issued a cease and desist order on ABS-CBN, effectively ceasing free-to-air broadcasting operations on the network. Its aftermath, including the denial of the franchise and layoffs saw the transfer of its host, Billy Crawford and its director, Bobet Vidanes to blocktimer shows.{{Cite web |date=February 27, 2019 |title=Regine Velasquez leads celebrity judges in new talent show |url=http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/02/27/regine-velasquez-vice-ganda-james-reid-moira-dela-torre-idol-philippines.html |access-date=February 27, 2019 |website=CNN Philippines |language=en |archive-date=February 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190228062318/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2019/02/27/regine-velasquez-vice-ganda-james-reid-moira-dela-torre-idol-philippines.html |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/entertainment/02/26/19/regine-handa-na-sa-inaabangang-idol-philippines |title=Regine, handa na sa inaabangang 'Idol Philippines' |date=February 26, 2019 |website=ABS-CBN News |language=fil |access-date=February 27, 2019}}

Production on the second season was then confirmed on April 25, 2022.{{Citation |title=Idol Philippines Season 2, Malapit Na! | date=April 24, 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtZkpS3SXIs |language=en |access-date=May 23, 2022}} The second season would be jointly produced by ABS-CBN Entertainment and Brightlight Productions and is set to air on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z and TV5, marking the third iteration's first broadcast outside ABS-CBN.{{cite news |date=April 8, 2022 |title='Idol Philippines' returning for 2nd season |publisher=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/08/22/idol-philippines-returning-for-2nd-season}} The second season premiered on June 25 and 26, 2022.

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In October 2018, Regine Velasquez was revealed to be the first judge after signing her exclusive contract with ABS-CBN.{{Cite web |url=https://entertainment.mb.com.ph/2018/10/26/regine-as-judge |title=Regine as judge |last=Brosas |first=Alex |date=October 26, 2018 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US |access-date=February 4, 2019}} This was her first stint as a judge in a televised singing competition.{{Cite web |url=http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/TV/Updates/01101818-photos-regine-velasquez-alcasids-first-ever-press-conference-as-a-kapamilya |title=PHOTOS: Regine Velasquez-Alcasid's first ever press conference as a Kapamilya |date=October 18, 2018 |website=ABS-CBN Corporation |access-date=February 4, 2019}}{{Cite web |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/11/20/18/did-you-know-regine-velasquez-has-never-judged-a-singing-contest |title=Did you know? Regine Velasquez has never judged a singing contest |date=November 20, 2018 |website=ABS-CBN News |access-date=February 4, 2019}} Following this announcement, there were rumors that Jessica Sanchez, the runner-up of the eleventh season of American Idol, will be added as a judge but it has been denied by her.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/music/28678/is-jessica-sanchez-going-to-be-part-of-idol-philippines |title=Is Jessica Sanchez going to be part of Idol Philippines? |last=Caliwara |first=Karen A. P. |date=October 23, 2018 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |access-date=February 4, 2019}} 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.{{Cite web |url=http://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/11/15/fresh-scoops/will-american-idol-alum-david-archuleta-join-reg-196073 |title=Will 'American Idol' alum David Archuleta join Regine Velasquez-Alcasid as judge of 'Idol Philippines'? |last=Lim |first=Lance Paolo |date=November 15, 2018 |website=Push |language=en |access-date=February 27, 2019}}

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.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/tv/29264/who-will-join-regine-velasquez-as-judges-in-idol-philippines |title=Who will join Regine as judges in Idol Philippines? |last=Anarcon |first=James Patrick |date=February 26, 2019 |website=Philippine Entertainment Portal |access-date=February 26, 2019}} The three remaining judges' were later confirmed on the same day, after they were officially introduced on TV Patrol, ABS-CBN's primetime newscast.{{Cite web |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/26/19/kilalanin-mga-hurado-ng-idol-philippines |title=KILALANIN: Mga hurado ng 'Idol Philippines' |last=Dumaual |first=Mario |date=February 26, 2019 |website=ABS-CBN News |access-date=February 27, 2019}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.rappler.com//entertainment/news/224447-meet-idol-philippines-judges |title=Meet the judges of 'Idol Philippines' |date=February 26, 2019 |website=Rappler |language=en |access-date=February 27, 2019}}{{Cite web |url=https://preen.inquirer.net/92399/moira-dela-torre-and-james-reid-are-your-new-idol-philippines-judges |title=Moira Dela Torre and James Reid are your new 'Idol Philippines' judges |last=de Borja |first=Jacque |date=February 27, 2019 |website=Preen.ph |publisher=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en-US |access-date=February 27, 2019}} 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.{{Cite web |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/27/19/this-idol-philippines-judge-was-handpicked-by-global-franchise-owner |title=This 'Idol Philippines' judge was handpicked by global franchise owner |date=February 27, 2019 |website=ABS-CBN News |access-date=February 27, 2019}}

The second season saw a change in the show's roster of judges. On May 20, 2022, it was announced that James Reid and Vice Ganda both exited the judging panel, with Parokya ni Edgar's vocalist Chito Miranda and Gary Valenciano being named as their replacements. Both Velasquez and Dela Torre returned for the second season.{{Cite news |last=Felipe |first=MJ |date=May 20, 2022 |title='Idol Philippines' returns: Meet the new set of judges |work=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/20/22/idol-philippines-returns-meet-the-new-set-of-judges |access-date=May 21, 2022}} Miranda later revealed that he was previously asked to be a judge for the first season, although he declined.{{Cite web |date=May 26, 2022 |title=Chito Miranda reveals he was also asked to be 'Idol PH' judge in Season 1 |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/26/22/chito-miranda-was-also-asked-to-be-idol-ph-judge-in-season-1 |website=ABS-CBN News}} Comedian Ogie Diaz later revealed that Vice Ganda backed out of the show after receiving word that Sarah Geronimo, who was initially slated to be a judge for the show backed out due to her personal reasons.{{Cite web |date=May 29, 2022 |title=Why did Sarah Geronimo, Vice Ganda back out as judges of 'Idol Philippines' Season 2? |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2022/05/why-did-sarah-geronimo-vice-ganda-back-out-as-judges-of-idol-philippines-season-2/ |access-date=May 30, 2022 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US}} James Reid exited the panel as he was living abroad at the time of the season.

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:{{Color box|#90ee90|border=darkgray}} Featured as a Host.

The first season was presented by Billy Crawford as part of his renewed contract deal with ABS-CBN.{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2018 |title=Billy Crawford to join Regine Velasquez-Alcasid in 'Idol Philippines' |url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2018/11/15/fresh-scoops/billy-crawford-to-join-regine-velasquez-alcasid-in-196074 |access-date=November 27, 2018 |website=Push |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Bayle |first=Alfred |date=November 16, 2018 |title=Billy Crawford joins Regine Velasquez as 'Idol Philippines' judge |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/305028/billy-crawford-joins-regine-velasquez-as-idol-philippines-judge |access-date=February 4, 2019 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |language=en}} Crawford would ultimately not return in subsequent seasons following the shutdown of ABS-CBN in 2020, leading to his transfer to Viva Entertainment-produced blocktimers that are aired on TV5.{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2021 |title=Billy Crawford opens up about his network transfer, loyalty to network |url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2021/10/billy-crawford-opens-up-about-his-network-transfer-loyalty-to-network/ |access-date=May 25, 2022 |website=LionhearTV |language=en-US}} TV5 is the first franchise holder in the Philippines when it aired "Philippine Idol" back in 2006.

On May 22, 2022, during a launch party on ASAP Natin 'To, it was announced that Robi Domingo would be the host for the second season.{{Cite web |date=May 22, 2022 |title=Robi Domingo, host ng ikalawang season ng 'Idol Philippines' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/22/22/robi-domingo-bagong-host-ng-idol-philippines |access-date=May 25, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN News}}

For the first season, 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.

For the second season, an online show titled The Next Idol PH airs on Idol Philippines' UpLive account and on Kapamilya Online Live during commercial breaks. Hosted by the show's former contestants, the show airs live from the hosts' places.

Before each season, the show holds open auditions in key cities throughout the Philippines. These auditions are usually not aired on the show, although the process is documented in several points during the season. The auditions are open for Filipinos aged 16 to 28 years old.{{Citation |title=Search for the Idol Philippines: Luzon Audition Schedule | date=November 15, 2018 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Zv4ey1ptY |language=en |access-date=May 21, 2022}}

For season 2, which was taped amid the COVID-19 pandemic, all auditions were held online, with no onsite auditions being held.{{cite news |date=April 26, 2022 |title='Idol Philippines' opens auditions for 2nd season |website=ABS-CBN News |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/26/22/idol-philippines-opens-auditions-for-2nd-season}}

Successful auditionees will get to perform for the show's panel of judges, which would be the only audition stage shown on television. A contestant would need three "yes" votes from the judges in order to advance and receive a golden ticket to the Theatre Rounds.

Known as the Theater rounds in season 1, the competition moves to a studio stage following the conclusion of the auditions. Those who earned a golden ticket in the auditions will compete in a series of competitions.

In the first round, the contestants are grouped into groups of four or five based on their genre and voice quality.{{Citation |title=Sneak Peek Idol Philippines 2019 Theater Round Mechanics {{!}} Idol Philippines 2019 Auditions | date=June 12, 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6kcZQrXqrg |language=en |access-date=May 26, 2022}} Each group will select and perform one song that plays to their collective strengths. At the end of each performance, the judges will choose an undetermined amount of contestants to move on to the next round. In the next round, the contestants are grouped of gendered groups of six. In this round, the judges will select the songs for the groups to sing, with each song being handpicked to be a challenge for each group.{{Citation |title=Do or Die Mechanics {{!}} Do or Die Round {{!}} Idol Philippines 2019 | date=June 22, 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u57a8qKFzaY |language=en |access-date=May 26, 2022}} At the end of each performance, the judges will choose an undetermined amount of contestants to move on to the next round. In the final round of the Theater Rounds, the remaining contestants will perform individually with a song of their choice. At the end of the round, twelve contestants will advance to the Live Shows.

Each week, the remaining contestants will perform each week live on television. Each week has a particular theme, with a guest mentor usually related to the theme coming in to advise the contestants. At the end of the performances, viewers may vote for a contestant of their choice. They may either vote via SMS or Google. In a mechanic unique to Idol Philippines, the judges will determine half of the contestants' overall scores. The contestant with the highest tally per component will receive a score of 50% from that component, with the rest of the contestants' score being proportionate of the tally of the highest vote-getter. The components are then combined to form the contestant's final score. At the end of each week, two to one contestants are eliminated following the reveal of a bottom three or bottom two.

The finale takes place on two nights. In the first night, two contestants are eliminated. In the second night, the placements of the remaining contestants are revealed, with a winner being crowned. The winner will win ₱2,000,000 and an exclusive recording contract from Star Music, among other prizes.

Television ratings for Idol Philippines are gathered from Kantar Media. Kantar Media's survey ratings are gathered from all over the Philippines' urban and rural households.

The televised auditions for the first season was met with mixed public reception. Netizens criticized Dela Torre and Reid's lack of credibility as judges, although Reid was praised for his frankness.{{Cite web |date=April 22, 2019 |title=First episode of 'Idol Philippines' draws mixed reactions |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/228681-idol-philippines-first-episode-mixed-reactions/ |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |title=Christian Bautista reacts to criticisms about Idol Philippines judges |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/143964/christian-bautista-idol-philippines-judges-a717-20190617 |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Saballa |first=Joe |date=May 15, 2019 |title=3 judges in 'Idol PH' criticized heavily due to their comments to a contestant |url=https://kami.com.ph/91088-3-judges-idol-philippines-criticized-heavily-due-comments-a-contestant.html |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=Kami.com.ph - Philippines news. |language=en}} 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".{{Cite web |date=June 4, 2019 |title=Regine Velasquez Speaks Up on Criticism Being Received by Fellow 'Idol PH' Judges |url=https://www.wheninmanila.com/regine-velasquez-speaks-up-on-criticism-being-received-by-fellow-idol-ph-judges/ |access-date=May 24, 2022 |website=When In Manila |language=en-US}}

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• Idol Philippines season 2

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