The Clash (TV program)

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. Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose currently serve as the hosts.

The Clash
Season 6 title card
Genre	Reality competition
Directed by	Louie Ignacio
Presented by	Regine Velasquez (2018) Andre Paras (2018) Joyce Pring (2018) Rayver Cruz (since 2019) Julie Anne San Jose (since 2019) Ken Chan (2019–21) Rita Daniela (2019–21)
Judges	Lani Misalucha Christian Bautista Ai-Ai delas Alas Pops Fernandez (2020)
Theme music composer	Quest
Opening theme	"Mangarap Ka, Laban Pa" by Quest
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of seasons	6
No. of episodes	133 + 3 specials
Production
Executive producer	Maria Luisa Cadag
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	60 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	July 7, 2018 (2018-07-07) – present

Premise

The Clash 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 final winner receives an exclusive management contract from GMA Network, a brand new car, 1 million Philippine pesos and a house and lot.^[1]

Hosts

Hosts

Regine Velasquez

Rayver Cruz

Julie Anne San Jose

Clash masters

• Regine Velasquez (2018)^[2]
• Rayver Cruz (since 2019)^[3]
• Julie Anne San Jose (since 2019)^[4]

Clashmates / Journey hosts

• Andre Paras (2018)
• Joyce Pring (2018)
• Ken Chan (2019–21)^[4]
• Rita Daniela (2019–21)^[4]

Judges

Judges

Ai-Ai delas Alas

Christian Bautista

Pops Fernandez

• Lani Misalucha^[5]
• Christian Bautista^[6]
• Ai-Ai delas Alas^[7]
• Pops Fernandez (2020)^[8]

Seasons

Season	Episodes		Originally aired
			First aired	Last aired
1	26		July 7, 2018 (2018-07-07)	September 30, 2018 (2018-09-30)
2	26		September 21, 2019 (2019-09-21)	December 15, 2019 (2019-12-15)
3	24		October 3, 2020 (2020-10-03)	December 20, 2020 (2020-12-20)
4	24		October 2, 2021 (2021-10-02)[9]	December 19, 2021 (2021-12-19)
5	19		January 22, 2023 (2023-01-22)[10]	May 28, 2023 (2023-05-28)
6	14		September 14, 2024 (2024-09-14)[11]	December 14, 2024 (2024-12-14)

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the season five premiere of The Clash earned a 12.4% rating. The season six premiere scored a 10.6% rating.^[12] The season six finale achieved an 11.9% rating.^[13]

Accolades

Accolades received by The Clash

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2019	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Talent Search Program	The Clash	Won	[14]
		Best Talent Search Program Host	Regine Velasquez	Nominated
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Talent Search Program	The Clash	Won	[15]
		Best Talent Search Program Host	Julie Anne San Jose Rayver Cruz	Nominated
2023	35th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Talent Search Program	The Clash	Won	[16]
		Best Talent Search Program Host	Julie Anne San Jose Rayver Cruz	Won

References

1. "Jeremiah Tiangco is your new The Clash Grand Champion!". GMA Network. December 16, 2019. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
2. Rule, Karla (February 19, 2018). "Regine kicks off The Clash auditions in Cebu". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
3. "Rayver Cruz renews commitment with GMA". Manila Bulletin. September 11, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
4. Lo, Ricky (September 24, 2019). "What the hosts expect from 'Clashers'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
5. Policarpio, Allan (November 2, 2020). "The Clash champ refuses to let pandemic foil career-boosting plans". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
6. Policarpio, Allan (July 8, 2021). "Christian Bautista says contract renewal with GMA a 'gift' to his family". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
7. Lo, Ricky (January 14, 2021). "Ai-Ai: I live by the day". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
8. Gabinete, Jojo (November 6, 2020). "Lani Misalucha, pansamantalang pinalitan ni Pops Fernandez sa The Clash". PEP. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
9. Gabinete, Jojo (September 28, 2021). "The Clash, malaking tulong para sa lahat ng may kinalaman sa programa". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
10. Anarcon, James Patrick (June 22, 2022). "GMA-7 to launch The Clash season 5 and newly acquired talent show". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
11. Basina, Carby (January 2, 2024). "Ai-Ai Delas Alas excited to be part of The Clash Season 6, new GMA series". GMA Network. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
12. Mia, Ron (September 30, 2024). "The Clash, The Voice Kids pilot soar to the top of the ratings chart". LionhearTV. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
13. "The Clash and The Voice Kids dominate weekend ratings with thrilling season finales". LionhearTV. December 19, 2024. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
14. Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (September 22, 2019). "33rd Star Awards for Television names TV Queens; PMPC bares nominees". PEP. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
15. Anarcon, James Patrick (July 20, 2021). "34th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
16. Mallorca, Hannah (January 29, 2023). "35th PMPC Star Awards for Television unveils list of winners". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 29, 2023.

External links

• Official website
• The Clash at IMDb