# The Clash season 6

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. The sixth season premiered on September 14, 2024 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up replacing Running Man Philippines. The season ended on December 14, 2024, after Naya Ambi was declared the winner of this season.

## Production
### Development

Ai-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.
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

The show opens online auditions on March 16, 2024, for singers aged 16 and above.

## Top 24

The complete line-up of contestants for the sixth season was revealed on August 31, 2024, with the final roster consisting of 24 participants. Kyle Ralvin who previously competed in the third season (as Kyle Pasajol) was eliminated in the third round before making it to the finals.
In the first round of the sixth season, the randomizer electronically selected six Clashers from the 24 to form the Circle of Clash. From this group, one Clasher was selected to choose their opponent and advance in the next round.

### Color key

| Region | Name | Age | Hometown |
| Metro Manila | Naya Ambi | 19 | Las Piñas |
| Metro Manila | Tiny DeLuxe | 24 | Pasig |
| Metro Manila | Sean Karl | 25 | Makati |
| Metro Manila | Avrene Lucas | 19 | Makati |
| Metro Manila | Jazzy Pedreno | 17 | Santa Mesa |
| Metro Manila | Kyle Ralvin | 27 | San Juan |
| Luzon | Alfred Bogabil | 24 | Albay |
| Luzon | Tau Castro | 31 | Urdaneta |
| Luzon | Angel D. | 28 | Zambales |
| Luzon | Luis Gragera | 26 | Angono |
| Luzon | Gia Marie | 23 | General Trias |
| Luzon | Chloe Redondo$^b$ | 22 | Calamba |
| Luzon | Vin Rimas | 32 | Batangas |
| Luzon | Rhian Robosa | 16 | San Carlos City |
| Luzon | Hans Rocel | 21 | Trece Martires |
| Luzon | Meleena Santos | 31 | Antipolo |
| Visayas | Aljay Bacalso$^a$ | 24 | Toledo |
| Visayas | Melody Hodgson$^a$ | 28 | Lapu-Lapu City |
| Visayas | Molly Langley | 27 | Boracay |
| Visayas | Zandra Pateres | 16 | Liloan |
| Visayas | Paul Rosa | 28 | Minglanilla |
| Mindanao | Arnold Amaro | 28 | Cotabato |
| Mindanao | Xandrex Arellano | 26 | Bukidnon |
| Mindanao | Czyle David | 28 | Zamboanga City |
$^a$Bacalso and Hodgson were two of the three Clashers selected to participate in the Clashback round, chosen by delas Alas and Misalucha, respectively. $^b$Redondo earned a spot back in the competition after defeating Rimas in the Clashback round on November 30, 2024.

## Round 1: One on One

The new format for the first round of the sixth season introduces the "Circle of Clash," where the randomizer will electronically select six clashers, instead of two, from the Top 24 in The Clash Arena. The first Clasher will be randomly chosen and select an opponent from the group to compete against, with the winner advancing to the Top 12 based on the majority of the judges' votes.

### Episode 1 (September 14)

Episode hashtag: #TheClash2024
The episode begins with season 5 winner John Rex Baculfo performing "In the Air Tonight" alongside the Top 24 Clashers. This was followed by a performance of Owl City and Aloe Blacc's "Verge" featuring Baculfo and the contestants, with the Clash Masters and the Clash Panel joining them.
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices |
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani |
| 1 | Zandra Pateres | Visayas | "Nag-iisa Na Naman" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 | Hans Rocel | Luzon | "Ngayong Nandito Ka" | — | — | — |
| 2 | Alfred Bogabil | Luzon | "Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Czyle David | Mindanao | "Aray" | — | — | — |
| 3 | Angel D.$^1$ | Luzon | "Bohemian Rhapsody" | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| 3 | Gia Marie | Luzon | "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka" | — | — | ✔ |
$^1$The Clasher was selected by the host.

### Episode 2 (September 21)

Episode hashtag: #CircleOfClash
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices |
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani |
| 1 | Paul Rosa | Visayas | "Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako" | ✔ | — | — |
| 1 | Xandrex Arellano | Mindanao | "Mabagal" | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Meleena Santos | Luzon | "Someday" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Arnold Amaro | Mindanao | "Ikaw Ay Ako" | — | — | — |
| 3 | Melody Hodgson$^1$ | Visayas | "Lunod" | ✔ | — | — |
| 3 | Naya Ambi | Metro Manila | "Araw Gabi” | — | ✔ | ✔ |
$^1$The clasher was selected by the host.

### Episode 3 (September 28)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashTheBigSwitch
Initially, the six randomly selected Clashers were scheduled to perform this week. However, the remaining six participants were chosen instead.
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices |
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani |
| 1 | Sean Karl | Metro Manila | "Leaves" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 | Jazzy Pedreno | Metro Manila | "Paano" | — | — | — |
| 2 | Luis Gragera | Luzon | "Isang Gabi" | — | — | ✔ |
| 2 | Molly Langley | Visayas | "Sino Ang Baliw" | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| 3 | Kyle Ralvin$^1$ | Metro Manila | "Ere" | — | — | — |
| 3 | Chloe Redondo | Luzon | "Buwan" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
$^1$The Clasher was selected by the host.

### Episode 4 (October 5)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashTop12Complete
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices |
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani |
| 1 | Tau Castro | Luzon | "Ngayon at Kailanman" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 | Avrene Lucas | Metro Manila | "Wag Ka Nang Umiyak" | — | — | — |
| 2 | Rhian Robosa | Luzon | "Kunin Mo Na ang Lahat sa Akin" | ✔ | — | — |
| 2 | Vin Rimas | Luzon | "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| 3 | Aljay Bacalso$^1$ | Visayas | "Colour Everywhere" | — | ✔ | — |
| 3 | Tiny DeLuxe | Metro Manila | "Sirena" | ✔ | — | ✔ |
$^1$The Clasher was selected by the host.

## Round 2: Pares Kontra Pares

Following the Top 12 selection, the second round involved duet pairings. The Circle of Clash randomly selected six clashers, who then chose their duet partners from the remaining Top 12. The selection process alternated between the Circle members and their chosen partners. Below are the resulting pairings. Bolded names indicate Circle selections, and italicized names are electronically selected partners.
| Pair no. | Clasher | Team name |
| 1 | Chloe Redondo | Iris |
| 1 | Naya Ambi | Iris |
| 2 | Meleena Santos | Xoulmates |
| 2 | Xandrex Arellano | Xoulmates |
| 3 | Tau Castro | Tau's Angel |
| 3 | Angel D. | Tau's Angel |
| 4 | Sean Karl | Bimboys |
| 4 | Vin Rimas | Bimboys |
| 5 | Alfred Bogabil | Ally |
| 5 | Molly Langley | Ally |
| 6 | Zandra Pateres | Thunder |
| 6 | Tiny DeLuxe | Thunder |
In this round, the initially selected duet performs first. Other duos can then challenge them. The Clash Panel votes to advance one pair. The losing pair faces each other in the 'Matira ang Matibay' round, where the Panel again decides who continues.

### Episode 5 (October 12)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashParesKontraPares
Non-competition performance: "Humanap Ka ng Panget" by Ai-Ai delas Alas and Andrew E.
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices |
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani |
| 1 | Alfred BogabilMolly Langley | LuzonVisayas | "Dati" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 | Tiny DeLuxe$^1$Zandra Pateres$^1$ | Metro ManilaVisayas | "Upuan" | — | — | — |
| 1.1 | Zandra Pateres$^2$ | Visayas | "Tinatapos Ko Na" | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1.1 | Tiny DeLuxe | Metro Manila | "Oo" | ✔ | — | — |
$^1$Two of the other five pairs stood up, returning the choice to the chosen pair. $^2$The Clasher was selected by the host.

### Episode 6 (October 19)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashTumayoAngMatapang
Non-competition performance: "Hindi Tayo Pwede" by Christian Bautista and Janine Teñoso
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices |
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani |
| 1 | Xandrex ArellanoMeleena Santos | MindanaoLuzon | "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1 | Tau Castro$^1$Angel D.$^1$ | LuzonLuzon | "Bring Me to Life" | — | — | — |
| 1.1 | Angel D.$^2$ | Luzon | "Tunay na Mahal" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1.1 | Tau Castro | Luzon | "Bakit Pa Ba" | — | — | — |
$^1$All three pairs stood up, returning the choice to the chosen pair. $^2$The Clasher was selected by the host.

### Episode 7 (October 26)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashParesOverload
Non-competition performance: "Remember Me" by Lani Misalucha and Renz Verano
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices |
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani |
| 1 | Naya AmbiChloe Redondo | Metro ManilaLuzon | "Over the Rainbow" | — | — | — |
| 1 | Sean KarlVin Rimas | Metro ManilaLuzon | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 1.1 | Naya Ambi$^1$ | Metro Manila | "Language" | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| 1.1 | Chloe Redondo | Luzon | "Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin" | — | ✔ | — |
$^1$The clasher was selected by the host.

## Round 3: 3-on-3

The nine Clashers performed in groups of three. The randomizer selected one Clasher, who then chose two others to form their group. This process alternated, with each selected Clasher completing their trio. The final remaining Clasher could then swap places with one of the first two members of any group. Group selections are listed below: italicized names are randomly selected, and underlined names are chosen by the group leader.
| Group no. | Clasher | Team name |
| 1 | Sean Karl | Unang Birit |
| 1 | Vin Rimas | Unang Birit |
| 1 | Naya Ambi | Unang Birit |
| 2 | Xandrex Arellano | LuzViMin |
| 2 | Zandra Pateres | LuzViMin |
| 2 | Meleena Santos | LuzViMin |
| 3 | Alfred Bogabil | The Triad |
| 3 | Molly Langley | The Triad |
| 3 | Angel D.$^1$ | The Triad |
$^1$Angel D. declined the advantage and joined Bogabil's group.
The randomizer chooses the first group to perform. The Clash Panel then selects two groups to advance. The losing group competes in the 'Matira ang Matibay' round, where the Panel chooses two individuals to continue.

### Episode 8 (November 2)

Episode hashtag: #TheClash3on3
Yael Yuzon is a guest fourth judge for this episode.
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
| 1 | Naya AmbiSean KarlVin Rimas | Metro ManilaMetro ManilaLuzon | "Umagang Kay Ganda" | Advanced |
| 2 | Xandrex ArellanoZandra PateresMeleena Santos | MindanaoVisayasLuzon | "Made You Look" | Bottom 3 |
| 3 | Alfred BogabilAngel D.Molly Langley | LuzonLuzonVisayas | "River" | Advanced |

#### Matira ang Matibay

| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
| 1.1 | Xandrex Arellano | Mindanao | "Feeling Good" | Advanced |
| 1.2 | Zandra Pateres | Visayas | "The House of the Rising Sun" | Eliminated |
| 1.3 | Meleena Santos | Luzon | "Fallin'" | Advanced |

## Round 4: Isa Laban sa Lahat

This is the competition's final round. Each week, after performances, the judges select the top Clashers to advance, with the number varying per episode. The bottom two face off in the Matira ang Matibay round, where one survives and the other is eliminated.

### Top 8

The randomizer selects the first Clasher. That Clasher then chooses the next performer or allows the randomizer to do so.

#### Episode 9 (November 9)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashIsaLabanSaLahat
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
| 1 | Angel D. | Luzon | "Didn't We Almost Have It All" | Safe |
| 2 | Molly Langley | Visayas | "I (Who Have Nothing)" | Safe |
| 3 | Xandrex Arellano | Mindanao | "Ipagpatawad" | Bottom 2 |
| 4 | Sean Karl | Metro Manila | "Beer" | Bottom 2 |

##### Matira ang Matibay

| Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices |
| Clasher | Region | Song | Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani |
| Sean Karl$^1$ | Metro Manila | "Binibini" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Xandrex Arellano | Mindanao | "Kahit Isang Saglit" | — | — | — |
$^1$The Clasher was selected by the host.

#### Episode 10 (November 16)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashTop6
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
| 1 | Meleena Santos$^1$ | Luzon | "Hanggang Ngayon" | Bottom 2 |
| 2 | Naya Ambi | Metro Manila | "Hallelujah" | Safe |
| 3 | Alfred Bogabil$^1$ | Luzon | "Dream On" | Safe |
| 4 | Vin Rimas | Luzon | "Tagpuan" | Bottom 2 |

##### Matira ang Matibay

| Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices |
| Clasher | Region | Song | Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani |
| Meleena Santos$^1$ | Luzon | "Di Na Muli" | — | ✔ | — |
| Vin Rimas | Luzon | "The Warrior is a Child" | ✔ | — | ✔ |
$^1$The clasher was selected by the host.

### Top 6

The Clash Panel determined the Top 6 performance order through a random draw. The bottom two Clashers were announced, and no 'Matira ang Matibay' round was held. The sixth-place Clasher then faced one of three wildcard picks, each selected by a different Clash Panel judge from the previous rounds.

#### Episode 11 (November 23)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashTough6
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
| 1 | Alfred Bogabil | Luzon | "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin" | Safe |
| 2 | Sean Karl | Metro Manila | "Kathang Isip" | Safe |
| 3 | Naya Ambi | Metro Manila | "Kailangan Kita" | Safe |
| 4 | Angel D. | Luzon | "Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo" | Bottom 2 |
| 5 | Molly Langley | Visayas | "Hanggang sa Huli" | Safe |
| 6 | Vin Rimas | Luzon | "At Ang Hirap" | Bottom 2 |

### The Clash Back

Three eliminated Clashers from the Top 24, chosen by the judges, had the opportunity to return as wildcards. The successful wildcard then competed against Rimas in the 'Matira ang Matibay' round.

#### Episode 12 (November 30)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashBack2024
The returning eliminated Clashers selected by the panel were Bacalso (Round 1), Hodgson (Round 1), and Redondo (Round 2).
| Order | Clasher | Region | Chosen by | Song | Results |
| 1 | Aljay Bacalso | Visayas | Ai-Ai delas Alas | "Gento" | Eliminated |
| 2 | Melody Hodgson | Visayas | Lani Misalucha | "With a Smile" | Eliminated |
| 3 | Chloe Redondo | Luzon | Christian Bautista | "Patuloy ang Pangrarap" | Advanced |

##### Matira ang Matibay

| Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices | Clash panel choices |
| Clasher | Region | Song | Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani |
| Vin Rimas$^1$ | Luzon | "Ngayo'y Narito" | — | — | ✔ |
| Chloe Redondo | Luzon | "Akin Ka Na Lang" | ✔ | ✔ | — |
$^1$The cCasher was selected by the host.

### Final Top 6

For the first time this season, a double elimination was announced after the performances, revealing the Final 4 for the finale.

#### Episode 13 (December 7)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashConcert
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
| 1 | Naya Ambi | Metro Manila | "Masterpiece/Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" | Final 4 |
| 2 | Sean Karl | Metro Manila | "Kisapmata/Liwanag Sa Dilim (Kaya mo 'to)" | Eliminated |
| 3 | Molly Langley | Visayas | "I Dreamed a Dream/On My Own" | Eliminated |
| 4 | Chloe Redondo | Luzon | "Ikot-Ikot/Kilometro" | Final 4 |
| 5 | Angel D. | Luzon | "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going/I Have Nothing" | Final 4 |
| 6 | Alfred Bogabil | Luzon | "Eye of the Tiger/The Moment of Truth" | Final 4 |

## The Final Clash 2024

The Clashers performed in a set order. Only two advanced to the Ultimate Final Clash, where the season's Grand Champion was determined.

### Episode 14 (December 14)

Episode hashtag: #TheFinalClash2024
Non-competition performance: Rosé and Bruno Mars' "Apt." and Chappell Roan's "Hot to Go!" by the Top 4 Clashers and host Julie Anne San Jose
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
| 1 | Angel D. | Luzon | "What Kind of Fool Am I?" | Eliminated |
| 2 | Chloe Redondo | Luzon | "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka" | Advanced |
| 3 | Alfred Bogabil | Luzon | "You Give Love a Bad Name" | Eliminated |
| 4 | Naya Ambi | Metro Manila | "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" | Advanced |

#### Final One-on-One Clash

| Clasher | Region | Song | Result |
| Chloe Redondo | Luzon | "My Heart Will Go On" | Runner-up |
| Naya Ambi | Metro Manila | "I'll Be There" | Winner |
Victory song performance: Season 6 alumnus Paul Rosa wrote 'Bituing Pangarap,' the victory song performed by Ambi, the season's grand champion.

## Elimination chart
### 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 | Pares Kontra Pares | Pares Kontra Pares | Pares Kontra Pares | 3-on-3 | Top 8 | Top 8 | Top 6 | Clash Back | Final Top 6 | The Final Clash | Final One-on-One Clash |
| Date (2024) | 10/12 | 10/19 | 10/26 | 11/2 | 11/9 | 11/16 | 11/23 | 11/30 | 12/7 | 12/14 | 12/14 |
| Naya Ambi | | | Bottom 2 | Safe | | Safe | Safe | | Advanced | Advanced | Winner |
| Chloe Redondo | | | Eliminated | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Clash Back | Re-entered | Advanced | Advanced | Runner-up |
| Alfred Bogabil | Safe | | | Safe | | Safe | Safe | | Advanced | Eliminated | Eliminated (The Final Clash) |
| Angel D. | | Bottom 2 | | Safe | Safe | | Bottom 2 | | Advanced | Eliminated | Eliminated (The Final Clash) |
| Sean Karl | | | Safe | Safe | Bottom 2 | | Safe | | Eliminated | Eliminated (week 4) | Eliminated (week 4) |
| Molly Langley | Safe | | | Safe | Safe | | Safe | | Eliminated | Eliminated (week 4) | Eliminated (week 4) |
| Vin Rimas | | | Safe | Safe | | Bottom 2 | 6th | Eliminated | Eliminated (week 3) | Eliminated (week 3) | Eliminated (week 3) |
| Meleena Santos | | Safe | | Bottom 3 | | Eliminated | Eliminated (week 2) | Eliminated (week 2) | Eliminated (week 2) | Eliminated (week 2) | Eliminated (week 2) |
| Xandrex Arellano | | Safe | | Bottom 3 | Eliminated | Eliminated (week 1) | Eliminated (week 1) | Eliminated (week 1) | Eliminated (week 1) | Eliminated (week 1) | Eliminated (week 1) |
| Zandra Pateres | Bottom 2 | | | Eliminated | Eliminated (Round 3) | Eliminated (Round 3) | Eliminated (Round 3) | Eliminated (Round 3) | Eliminated (Round 3) | Eliminated (Round 3) | Eliminated (Round 3) |
| Tau Castro | | Eliminated | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) |
| Tiny DeLuxe | Eliminated | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) | Eliminated (Round 2) |

## Notable contestants
### 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 contender in TiktoClock.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 and Centerstage.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.

### Top 12

* 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.
* Tau Castro was one of the artists signed under a music studio run by The Clash season 3 finalist Renz Robosa.

### Top 9

* Zandra Pateres first appeared in the fourth season of The Voice Kids but failed to score any chair turns in the Blind Auditions. She was the daily winner in the seventh season of Tawag ng Tanghalan.

### Top 8

* Alfred Bogabil was the daily winner representing Luzon in the sixth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan before he withdrew the competition for health reasons.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.