The Clash (TV program) explained

Genre:Reality competition
Director:Louie Ignacio
Presenter:
Judges:
Theme Music Composer:Quest
Open Theme:"Mangarap Ka, Laban Pa" by Quest
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Seasons:6
Num Episodes:119 + 3 specials
Executive Producer:Maria Luisa Cadag
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:60 minutes
Company:GMA Entertainment Group
Network:GMA Network
Last Aired:present

The Clash is a Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Louie Ignacio, it was originally hosted by Regine Velasquez, Andre Paras and Joyce Pring. It premiered on July 7, 2018 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi and on Sunday Grande sa Gabi line-up replacing Celebrity Bluff and Lip Sync Battle Philippines in their respective timeslot. The show has aired 5 seasons and 119 episodes. Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose currently serve as the hosts.

Premise

The show begins with 62 competitors known as "Clashers" which are paired in two, and the winner to take a seat in the 32-seat semi-finalists who qualify for the second round. A wild card contender from a pair of two is electronically selected from among previous losers in the first elimination round. The semi-finalists battle it out among themselves in pairs in the second round. The winner of The Clash receives an exclusive management contract from GMA Network, a brand new car, 1 million pesos and a house and lot.[1]

Hosts

Clash masters
Clashmates / Journey hosts

Judges

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television People audience shares, the pilot episode of The Clash earned a 20.8% rating.

Accolades

Accolades received by The Clash! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!
201933rd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Talent Search ProgramThe Clash[8]
Best Talent Search Program HostRegine Velasquez
202134th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Talent Search ProgramThe Clash[9]
Best Talent Search Program HostJulie Anne San JoseRayver Cruz
202335th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Talent Search ProgramThe Clash[10]
Best Talent Search Program HostJulie Anne San JoseRayver Cruz

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeremiah Tiangco is your new The Clash Grand Champion! . September 28, 2020 . . December 16, 2019.
  2. Web site: Regine Velasquez-Alcasid leads The Clash auditions in Cebu . February 25, 2018 . GMA Network . February 15, 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180225144829/https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/37754/regine-velasquez-alcasid-leads-the-clash-auditions-in-cebu/story . February 25, 2018.
  3. Web site: Rayver Cruz renews commitment with GMA . . September 11, 2021 . September 28, 2021.
  4. News: The Clash champ refuses to let pandemic foil career-boosting plans . Policarpio, Allan . November 2, 2020 . . September 28, 2021.
  5. News: Christian Bautista says contract renewal with GMA a 'gift' to his family . Policarpio, Allan . July 8, 2021 . . September 29, 2021.
  6. Web site: Ai-Ai: I live by the day . Lo, Ricky Lo . . January 14, 2021 . September 28, 2021.
  7. Web site: Lani Misalucha, pansamantalang pinalitan ni Pops Fernandez sa The Clash . Gabinete, Jojo . November 6, 2020 . PEP . September 29, 2021.
  8. Web site: 33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees . PEP . en . Dimaculangan, Jocelyn . September 22, 2019 . September 23, 2019.
  9. Web site: 34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared . Anarcon, James Patrick . July 20, 2021 . PEP . July 22, 2021.
  10. Web site: Mallorca, Hannah . January 29, 2023 . 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television unveils list of winners . January 29, 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.