The sixth season of a Philippine television reality competition show The Clash, is broadcast by GMA Network. Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz reprised as hosts, while Christian Bautista, Ai-Ai delas Alas and Lani Misalucha returned as judges. It premiered on September 14, 2024, on the network's 7:15 pm Saturday prime time slot, replacing Running Man Philippines.[1]
| The Clash | |
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| Season 6 | |
 Title card | |
| Hosted by | |
| Judges | |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Original release | September 14, 2024 – present |
| Season chronology | |
Production
editDevelopment
editAi-Ai delas Alas and Lani Misalucha confirmed they will return to judge the sixth season alongside Christian Bautista after returning to the Philippines from America, after an interview with delas Alas to GMA Integrated News on May 30, 2024.[2][3]
Neocolours drummer Niño Regalado is hired to become a musical director for this season, replacing Marc Lopez, who served as the musical director in seasons 2-5 has focused on working for The Voice Kids season 6.
Online auditions
editThe show opens online auditions on March 16, 2024, for singers aged 16 and above.[4]
Top 24
editThe full cast of contestants are announced, reduced to a total of 24, on August 31, 2024.[5] Kyle Ralvin recently competed in the third season where he was eliminated in the third round before making it to the finals.
In the first round of the sixth season, the randomizer will electronically select six clashers among the 24 to form the Circle of Clash. Afterwards, one clasher will be selected among the six and choose their opponent to advance in the next round.
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| Region | Name | Age | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Manila | Naya Ambi | 19 | Las Piñas |
| Tiny DeLuxe | 23 | Pasig | |
| Sean Karl | 25 | Makati | |
| Avrene Lucas | 19 | Makati | |
| Jazzy Pedreno | 17 | Santa Mesa | |
| Kyle Ralvin | 26 | San Juan | |
| Luzon | Alfred Bogabil | 23 | Albay |
| Tau Castro | 30 | Urdaneta | |
| Angel D. | 28 | Zambales | |
| Luis Gragera | 25 | Angono | |
| Gia Marie | 23 | General Trias | |
| Chloe Redondo | 22 | Calamba | |
| Vin Rimas | 31 | Batangas | |
| Rhian Robosa | 16 | San Carlos City | |
| Hans Rocel | 20 | Trece Martires | |
| Meleena Santos | 31 | Antipolo | |
| Visayas | Aljay Bacalso | 23 | Toledo |
| Melody Hodgson | 28 | Lapu-Lapu City | |
| Molly Langley | 27 | Boracay | |
| Zandra Pateres | 16 | Liloan | |
| Paul Rosa | 27 | Minglanilla | |
| Mindanao | Arnold Amaro | 27 | Cotabato |
| Xandrex Arellano | 25 | Bukidnon | |
| Czyle David | 28 | Zamboanga City | |
Round 1: One on One
editThe new format of the first round in the sixth season introduces the Circle of Clash where the randomizer will electronically select six clashers, instead ot two, from the Top 24 in The Clash Arena. The first clasher will be randomly selected and choose their opponent from their group to compete against and advance to the Top 12 with the majority of the judges' votes.
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| ✔ | Clash panel's choice |
| Clasher advanced to Top of the Clash | |
| Clasher lost the first round and was eliminated | |
| NOTE: Italicized names are those electronically selected |
Episode 1 (September 14)
editEpisode hashtag: #TheClash2024
The episode opens with season 5 winner John Rex performing "In the Air Tonight" with the Top 24 clashers followed by the performance of the Clash Masters and Panelists singing Owl City and Aloe Blacc's "Verge" alongside Rex and the contestants.
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Zandra Pateres | Visayas | "Nag-iisa Na Naman" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hans Rocel | Luzon | "Ngayong Nandito Ka" | — | — | — | |
| 2 | Alfred Bogabil | Luzon | "Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Czyle David | Mindanao | "Aray" | — | — | — | |
| 3 | Angel D.1 | Luzon | "Bohemian Rhapsody" | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Gia Marie | Luzon | "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka" | — | — | ✔ | |
1The clasher was selected by the host.
Elimination chart
edit- Color key
| – | Contestant was safe |
| – | Contestant was saved by judges in Matira ang Matibay clash |
| – | Contestant was saved in the bottom group and did not perform in Matira ang Matibay clash |
| – | Contestant was eliminated |
| – | Contestant placed last and was in danger of elimination |
| – | Contestant performed in Clash Back but did not advance |
| – | Contestant did not perform in the episode |
| – | Contestant was proclaimed Runner-up |
| – | Contestant was proclaimed Winner |
| Top 12 |
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| Date (2024) |
| Alfred Bogabil |
| Angel D. |
| Zandra Pateres |
Notable contestants
edit- Top 24
- Hans Rocel previously competed in the second season of Idol Philippines and was eliminated in the Group Rounds. He also competed in the first season of Tanghalan ng Kampeon on TiktoClock.
- Gia Marie was the regional contender for Luzon in the third quarter of the third season of Tawag ng Tanghalan. She also appeared as guest performer in TiktoClock.
- Competing
- The following Top 24 clashers have recently competed on Tawag ng Tanghalan:
- Arnold Amaro was the regional contender for Mindanao in the fourth quarter of the third season.
- Aljay Bacalso was the regional contender representing Visayas in the third quarter of the third season.
- Alfred Bogabil was the daily winner representing Luzon in the sixth season before he withdrew the competion for health reasons.
- Tau Castro was one of the artists signed under a music studio run by The Clash season 3 finalist Renz Robosa.
- Tiny DeLuxe, born as Jayper Palma, was the contestant of the second season of Drag Race Philippines. He first competed in the fourth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan as a daily winner, representing Metro Manila.
- Luis Gragera was one of the Top 25 contestants of the boy band talent search competition To the Top where it was hosted by Clash panelist Christian Bautista. He previously competed as a daily winner in the first season of Tawag ng Tanghalan. He also returned in the fourth season as one of the quarterfinalists.
- Melody Hodgson recently signed under Viva Records where she won Best Regional Recording in Awit Awards for 2019 with her single "Hahay". She also competed in the sixth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan as the daily winner.
- Sean Karl previously competed in the first season of Tanghalan ng Kampeon on TiktoClock.
- Molly Langley previously performed in various musicals, including her recent casting in the Philippine adaptation of Rent alongside former The Clash alumni Thea Astley, Garrett Bolden, and Anthony Rosaldo.
- Zandra Pateres first appeared in the fourth season of The Voice Kids but failed to score any chair turns in the Blind Auditions.
- Jazzy Pedreno was one of the grand winners on the second season of Toppstar 2017. She also competed in Eat Bulaga!'s Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion[broken anchor] and Centerstage.
- Kyle Ralvin previously participated in the third season and was eliminated in third round. He first appeared as daily winner on the third season and the defending champion on the fifth and sixth seasons of Tawag ng Tanghalan.
- Chloe Redondo was a member of Sarah Geronimo's team on the first season of The Voice Teens where she lost in the Battle Rounds against eventual winner, Jona Marie Soquite. She also appeared in Wowowin and the second season of Idol Philippines.
- Vin Rimas was among the grand finalists from the Big Division in the first season of Little Big Star.
- Rhian Robosa was the niece of The Clash season 3 finalist Renz Robosa and was one of the artists signed to his personal music studio. She recently competed in Tawag ng Tanghalan: The School Showdown.
- Paul Rosa first appeared as the regional contender for Visayas in the first season of Tawag ng Tanghalan and returned to the sixth season as a one-time defending champion. He competed in the sixth season of D'Academy Asia and finished in the Top 12 where former The Clash season 2 contestant Louise Alivio and season 4 alumni Raffy Roque, Ralph Padiernos, and Lovely Restituto, who later finished as the runner-up, also participate. He also participated in The Clash 2021 Songwriting Contest in season 4 as the writer for runner-up Vilmark Viray's single "Umuwi Ka Na". He was currently dating Nash Casas who appeared in the previous season as one of the Top 30 clashers.
- Meleena Santos was the defending champion in the second season of Tawag ng Tanghalan. She returned in the sixth season where she lost in the second quarter Daily Rounds. She also auditioned in the third season of Asia's Got Talent and was the winner in an episode of the first season of I Can See Your Voice for a duet with KZ Tandingan.
References
edit- ^ Ramos, Jansen (August 31, 2024). "The Clash 2024 announces top 24 Clashers" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ Javier, Kristian Eric. "Aiai Delas Alas, babalik ng Pinas para sa The Clash season 6" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen. "Aiai Delas Alas at Lani Misalucha, nagbalikbayan para sa 'The Clash 2024'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen. "The Clash 2024 opens online auditions". GMA Network. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Jansen (August 31, 2024). "The Clash 2024 announces top 24 Clashers" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2024.