# Idol Philippines season 2

The second season of the reality singing television competition Idol Philippines aired on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5 from June 25 to September 18, 2022. It replaced My Papa Pi and Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 and was succeeded by the second season of Everybody, Sing!. This was the first season not to air on ABS-CBN after the network was ordered by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and Solicitor General Jose Calida to cease its free-to-air television and radio broadcast operations on May 5, 2020, following the expiration of its congressional franchise.
The season was hosted by Robi Domingo, who replaced Billy Crawford after his departure from the network. Regine Velasquez and Moira Dela Torre returned to the judging panel, joined by new judges Gary Valenciano and Chito Miranda.
Khimo Gumatay of Makati emerged as the winner, securing an exclusive recording contract with ABS-CBN Music and a ₱1,000,000 cash prize. Ryssi Avila of Bacoor, Cavite finished as the runner-up, with Kice placing third.

## Overview
### Development

The second season was first confirmed during the final episode of the first season, although its fate remained uncertain after the National Telecommunications Commission and Solicitor General Jose Calida issued a cease-and-desist order to ABS-CBN amid the Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, which was implemented to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. This order effectively halted the network's free-to-air broadcasting operations. In the aftermath, including the denial of the franchise, layoffs, and the loss of frequencies, host Billy Crawford and director Bobet Vidanes transferred to blocktimer shows aired on TV5. However, it was announced on April 25, 2022, that the show would return. Auditions for the season opened the following day.

### Broadcast

The second season aired on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z at 7:00 p.m. every weekend, taking over the timeslot previously occupied by the tenth season of the reality show Pinoy Big Brother, which aired its last post-season special on June 19, 2022. Additionally, TV5 also aired the season, marking the first time the network has broadcast an iteration of the Idol franchise since Philippine Idol in 2006. TV5 aired the season at 8:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 9:00 p.m. on Sundays, taking over the timeslot previously held by the second season of the reality singing competition Masked Singer Pilipinas, which aired its finale on June 18, 2022.

#### Online companion show

An online show titled The Next Idol PH aired on the show's UpLive account and on Kapamilya Online Live during commercial breaks. Hosted by former contestants Anji Salvacion, Matty Juniosa, Enzo Almario, Lucas Garcia, Gello Marquez, Fana, and Shanaia Gomez, the show is broadcast live via Zoom from the hosts' respective locations during the show's broadcast (prior to the live gala) or from the Idol Philippines studio (during the live gala). The show typically features interviews with the season's contestants following their performances on the main broadcast.

### Sponsorships

The show partnered with the video social media platform UpLive, which hosted the online auditions. The platform also aired the show's online companion show, The Next Idol PH, which is hosted by former contestants.

### Prizes

The winner of the season received an exclusive recording contract from ABS-CBN Music, as well as a ₱1,000,000 cash prize. They also received a franchise from Dermacare and a house and lot from Camella Homes valued at ₱2,500,000.

### Marketing

Idol Philippines launched its own non-fungible token (NFT) collection featuring the show's logo, tickets, and the likeness of the contestants as part of a promotion. It became the first Philippine television program to launch its own NFT collection.

## Judges and host

On May 20, 2022, during a broadcast of the news program TV Patrol, the roster of judges for the season was revealed. Of the four judges from the previous season, only Regine Velasquez and Moira Dela Torre returned, with James Reid and Vice Ganda departing from the judging panel. They were replaced by singer-songwriter Gary Valenciano and Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda. Two days later, at a launch party on ASAP Natin 'To!, it was announced that Robi Domingo would be the new host, replacing Billy Crawford, who left for blocktimer shows on other networks.
Comedian Ogie Diaz later revealed that Vice Ganda backed out of the show after learning that Sarah Geronimo was initially slated to be a judge but withdrew due to personal responsibilities. Meanwhile, James Reid was unable to return for the season as he was residing abroad to pursue an international career.

## Auditions

The initial auditions for the season opened on April 25, 2022, for Idol hopefuls aged 16 to 28 years old. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in the Philippines, all initial auditions were held online, eliminating the open-call audition process used in the previous season. Those selected by the producers to audition in front of the judges performed at the ABS-CBN Studio in Quezon City. To advance and receive a golden ticket to Idol City, an auditionee needed to receive at least three "yes" votes from the judges. Occasionally, a judge might award a platinum ticket instead of a golden ticket.
At the start of the season premiere, former contestants Anji Salvacion, Gello Marquez, Shanaia Gomez, Fana, iDolls members Matty Juniosa, Enzo Almario, and season 1 runner-up Lucas Garcia performed a rendition of Andra Day's "Rise Up". Throughout the course of the auditions, a total of 72 Idol hopefuls received a ticket to Idol City, with four of them receiving a platinum ticket. However, some auditions were not aired due to undisclosed reasons. .
Summary of the auditions for Idol Philippines season 2 :
| Episode | Air Date | No. of Auditionees | Advanced | Ref. |
| 1 | June 25, 2022 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2 | June 26, 2022 | 5 | 3 | |
| 3 | July 2, 2022 | 4 | 3 | |
| 4 | July 3, 2022 | 4 | 3 | – |
| 5 | July 9, 2022 | 5 | 4 | – |
| 6 | July 10, 2022 | 6 | 4 | – |
| 7 | July 16, 2022 | 7 | 5 | – |
| 8 | July 17, 2022 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 9 | July 23, 2022 | 8 | 7 | – |
| 10 | July 24, 2022 | 6 | 4 | – |
| 11 | July 30, 2022 | 11 | 11 | – |
| 12 | July 31, 2022 | 5 | 5 | – |
| Unaired | Unaired | — | 17 | – |
| Total No. of Contestants | Total No. of Contestants | >72 | 72 | |

### Platinum ticket

This season introduced the Platinum Ticket, derived from the platinum ticket first introduced in the twentieth season of American Idol. A platinum ticket allows its recipient to advance directly to the solo round of the Middle Rounds. The judges are given one opportunity to award a platinum ticket to a contestant of their choice. Only one judge is allowed to award a ticket per audition.

## Competition summary

Color key
Top 72 contestants :
| Khimo Gumatay | Ryssi Avila | Kice | Bryan Chong | Ann Raniel |
| Delly Cuales | PJ Fabia | Trisha Gomez | Nisha Bedaña | Misha de Leon |
| Drei Sugay | Anthony Meneses | Chester Padilla | Darius Miguel | Dominic Hatol |
| Esay Belanio | Isaac Zamudio | Jarea Ifurung | Jean Flores | Kimberly Baculo |
| Alnie Caparoso | Bea Tan | Beverlyn Silva | Bino Serito | Brei Binuya |
| Brio Divinagracia | Carmela Ariola | Chloe Redondo | Christian Tibayan | Dior Bronia |
| EJ Ballebar | Gyla Casero | Hannah Castillo | Hanzel Lax | Jaime Kliatchko |
| Jerold Tamayo | Justin Ortega | Kian Joy Guarin | Lecelle Trinidad | Mark Barda |
| Max Macaraig | Mikko Estrada | Paul Macalindong | Ranella Katrice Robles | Rexie Ramilo |
| Ryan Gabriel Ayangco | Steph Samson | Thias | A.K. de Guzman | Aly Amores |
| Anton Juarez | Asha Trinidad | Benedict Vinluan | Bianca Dimaculangan | Breanna Villapaz |
| Christian Imperial | Cyra Lee Baranda | Dave Maramag | Eian Bryle | Gian Franco |
| Jade Manalo | JB Pallarca | Jimsen Jison | Job Tolonghari | Karlo Winffotter |
| Mariel Baguio | Melanie Guevarra | Paul Hernandez | Rizzia Alcantara | Stef Payusan |
| Ver Aquino | Yuri Javier | | | |
| Note: Underlined names are platinum ticket holders. |||||

## Middle rounds

The middle rounds were held at the ABS-CBN studios in Quezon City and consisted of three stages: the Group, Do or Die, and Solo rounds. At the end of these rounds, twelve contestants remained to compete for the title of Idol Philippines.
Color key:

### Group round

The golden ticket holders were divided into fourteen groups named after their respective members. Each group selected a song to perform from a wall containing several song titles. After a group's performance, the judges chose an indefinite number of contestants to advance to the next round. The first performances of the Group round were aired in the latter half of Episode 12, which aired on July 31, 2022. At the end of the group rounds, forty-four contestants remained.
Results of the Group Round :
| Episode | Order | Group | Song | Contestant | Hometown | Result |
| Episode 12 (July 31, 2022) | 1 | In Girls | "Out" – Fana | Asha Trinidad | Tandang Sora, Quezon City | Eliminated |
| Episode 12 (July 31, 2022) | 1 | In Girls | "Out" – Fana | Delly Cuales | Santiago, Isabela | Advanced |
| Episode 12 (July 31, 2022) | 1 | In Girls | "Out" – Fana | Esay Belanio | Iloilo City | Advanced |
| Episode 12 (July 31, 2022) | 1 | In Girls | "Out" – Fana | Jarea Ifurung | San Pedro, Laguna | Advanced |
| Episode 12 (July 31, 2022) | 1 | In Girls | "Out" – Fana | Yuri Javier | Cabuyao, Laguna | Eliminated |
| Episode 12 (July 31, 2022) | 2 | Ballad to the 5th Power | "Muli" – Bugoy Drilon | Alnie Caparoso | Cebu City | Advanced |
| Episode 12 (July 31, 2022) | 2 | Ballad to the 5th Power | "Muli" – Bugoy Drilon | EJ Ballebar | Bula, Camarines Sur | Advanced |
| Episode 12 (July 31, 2022) | 2 | Ballad to the 5th Power | "Muli" – Bugoy Drilon | Hanzel Lax | Trece Martires, Cavite | Advanced |
| Episode 12 (July 31, 2022) | 2 | Ballad to the 5th Power | "Muli" – Bugoy Drilon | Isaac Zamudio | Mandaluyong | Advanced |
| Episode 12 (July 31, 2022) | 2 | Ballad to the 5th Power | "Muli" – Bugoy Drilon | Justin Ortega | San Fernando, La Union | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 1 | Metafour | "Sandalan" – 6cyclemind | Ann Raniel | San Pablo, Laguna | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 1 | Metafour | "Sandalan" – 6cyclemind | Carmela Ariola | Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 1 | Metafour | "Sandalan" – 6cyclemind | Nisha Bedaña | Las Piñas City | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 1 | Metafour | "Sandalan" – 6cyclemind | Stef Payusan | Santo Tomas, Batangas | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 2 | SoulSisters | "Sigurado" – Belle Mariano | Beverly Silva | Lipa, Batangas | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 2 | SoulSisters | "Sigurado" – Belle Mariano | Brei Binuya | Tondo, Manila | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 2 | SoulSisters | "Sigurado" – Belle Mariano | Gyla Casero | San Pedro, Laguna | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 2 | SoulSisters | "Sigurado" – Belle Mariano | Kian Joy Guarin | Tanza, Cavite | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 2 | SoulSisters | "Sigurado" – Belle Mariano | Misha De Leon | Santa Rosa, Laguna | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 3 | I Will Sur-Five | "Chasing Pavements" – Adele | Bea Tan | Santa Rosa, Laguna | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 3 | I Will Sur-Five | "Chasing Pavements" – Adele | Cyra Lee Baranda | Roxas, Capiz | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 3 | I Will Sur-Five | "Chasing Pavements" – Adele | Mariel Baguio | Cebu | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 3 | I Will Sur-Five | "Chasing Pavements" – Adele | Ranella Katrice Robles | Santo Tomas, Batangas | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 3 | I Will Sur-Five | "Chasing Pavements" – Adele | Steph Samson | Dasmariñas, Cavite | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 4 | Soul'd Out | "Lean on Me" – Bill Withers | Christian Imperial | San Pedro, Laguna | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 4 | Soul'd Out | "Lean on Me" – Bill Withers | Dior Bronia | Tatalon, Quezon City | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 4 | Soul'd Out | "Lean on Me" – Bill Withers | Jaime Kliatchko | Santa Rosa, Laguna | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 4 | Soul'd Out | "Lean on Me" – Bill Withers | Jerold Tamayo | Cabanatuan | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 4 | Soul'd Out | "Lean on Me" – Bill Withers | PJ Fabia | Moncada, Tarlac | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 5 | Fifth Element | "Stay" – Cueshe | Dave Maramag | Gapan, Nueva Ecija | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 5 | Fifth Element | "Stay" – Cueshe | Drei Sugay | San Juan City | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 5 | Fifth Element | "Stay" – Cueshe | Jimsen Jison | Quezon City | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 5 | Fifth Element | "Stay" – Cueshe | Kice | Guimaras | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 5 | Fifth Element | "Stay" – Cueshe | Mark Barda | Antique | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 6 | G5 | "Pagod Na Ako" – Janine Berdin | Aly Amores | Tanauan, Batangas | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 6 | G5 | "Pagod Na Ako" – Janine Berdin | Bianca Dimaculangan | Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 6 | G5 | "Pagod Na Ako" – Janine Berdin | Jade Manalo | San Pablo, Laguna | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 6 | G5 | "Pagod Na Ako" – Janine Berdin | Rexie Ramilo | Santo Tomas, Batangas | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 6 | G5 | "Pagod Na Ako" – Janine Berdin | Trisha Gomez | Dasmariñas, Cavite | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 7 | Daboiz PH | "This Love" – Maroon 5 | Anthony Meneses | Las Piñas | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 7 | Daboiz PH | "This Love" – Maroon 5 | Anton Juarez | Toledo City, Cebu | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 7 | Daboiz PH | "This Love" – Maroon 5 | Job Tolonghari | Loon, Bohol | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 7 | Daboiz PH | "This Love" – Maroon 5 | Max Macaraig | Lipa City, Batangas | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 7 | Daboiz PH | "This Love" – Maroon 5 | Paul Hernandez | Tondo, Manila | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 8 | HWC | "Marupok" – KZ Tandingan | Bino Serito | Subic, Zambales | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 8 | HWC | "Marupok" – KZ Tandingan | Brio Divinagracia | Quezon City | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 8 | HWC | "Marupok" – KZ Tandingan | Gian Franco | Bacoor, Cavite | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 8 | HWC | "Marupok" – KZ Tandingan | Mikko Estrada | Antipolo | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 8 | HWC | "Marupok" – KZ Tandingan | Thias | Tanauan, Batangas | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 9 | Spice Girlz | "Golden Arrow" – Bini | Breanna Villapaz | Dasmariñas, Cavite | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 9 | Spice Girlz | "Golden Arrow" – Bini | Jean Flores | Alaminos, Laguna | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 9 | Spice Girlz | "Golden Arrow" – Bini | Lecelle Trinidad | Gapan, Nueva Ecija | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 9 | Spice Girlz | "Golden Arrow" – Bini | Melanie Guevarra | Pasig City | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 9 | Spice Girlz | "Golden Arrow" – Bini | Ver Aquino | Roxas, Capiz | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 10 | Echo | "Raise Your Flag" – KZ Tandingan | Benedict Vinluan | Nueva Ecija | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 10 | Echo | "Raise Your Flag" – KZ Tandingan | Christian Tibayan | Lipa City, Batangas | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 10 | Echo | "Raise Your Flag" – KZ Tandingan | Darius Miguel | Lipa City, Batangas | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 10 | Echo | "Raise Your Flag" – KZ Tandingan | Karlo Winffotter | Sta. Cruz, Manila | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 10 | Echo | "Raise Your Flag" – KZ Tandingan | Ryan Gabriel Ayangco | Tayabas, Quezon | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 11 | Melodiques | "Superhero" – Rocksteddy | A.K. de Guzman | San Fernando City, Pampanga | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 11 | Melodiques | "Superhero" – Rocksteddy | Chloe Redondo | Calamba, Laguna | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 11 | Melodiques | "Superhero" – Rocksteddy | Hannah Castillo | Diliman, Quezon City | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 11 | Melodiques | "Superhero" – Rocksteddy | Rizzia Alcantara | Bustos, Bulacan | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 12 | Sadboyz II Men | "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal" – Jolina Magdangal | Bryan Chong | Angeles, Pampanga | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 12 | Sadboyz II Men | "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal" – Jolina Magdangal | Eian Bryle | Pavia, Iloilo | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 12 | Sadboyz II Men | "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal" – Jolina Magdangal | JB Pallarca | Carranglan, Nueva Ecija | Eliminated |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 12 | Sadboyz II Men | "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal" – Jolina Magdangal | Khimo Gumatay | Makati | Advanced |
| Episode 13 (August 6, 2022) | 12 | Sadboyz II Men | "Kapag Ako Ay Nagmahal" – Jolina Magdangal | Paul Macalindong | Makati | Advanced |

### Do or Die round

The remaining contestants were grouped by the judges and assigned a song to perform as a group. As in the previous round, the judges selected an indefinite number of contestants to advance to the next round at the end of each performance. This round aired on August 7, 2022. At the end of this round, twenty contestants remained.
Results of the Do-or-die Round :
| Episode | Order | Song | Contestant | Contestant |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 1 | "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw" – Morissette | Isaac Zamudio | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 1 | "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw" – Morissette | Ryan Miguel Aycangco | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 1 | "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw" – Morissette | Hanzel Lax | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 1 | "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw" – Morissette | Mark Barda | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 1 | "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw" – Morissette | Darius Miguel | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 1 | "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw" – Morissette | PJ Fabia | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 2 | "Defying Gravity" – Idina Menzel | Carmela Ariola | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 2 | "Defying Gravity" – Idina Menzel | Rexie Ramilo | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 2 | "Defying Gravity" – Idina Menzel | Jean Flores | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 2 | "Defying Gravity" – Idina Menzel | Esay Belanio | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 2 | "Defying Gravity" – Idina Menzel | Ann Raniel | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 3 | "I Want To Know What Love Is" – Foreigner | Bino Serito | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 3 | "I Want To Know What Love Is" – Foreigner | Dior Bronia | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 3 | "I Want To Know What Love Is" – Foreigner | Justin Ortega | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 3 | "I Want To Know What Love Is" – Foreigner | Christian Tibayan | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 3 | "I Want To Know What Love Is" – Foreigner | Khimo Gumatay | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 3 | "I Want To Know What Love Is" – Foreigner | Thias | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 4 | "Don't Cry Out Loud" – Melissa Manchester | Hannah Castillo | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 4 | "Don't Cry Out Loud" – Melissa Manchester | Delly Cuales | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 4 | "Don't Cry Out Loud" – Melissa Manchester | Kian Joy Guarin | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 4 | "Don't Cry Out Loud" – Melissa Manchester | Bea Tan | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 4 | "Don't Cry Out Loud" – Melissa Manchester | Lecelle Trinidad | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 5 | "Beautiful Days" – Kyla | EJ Ballebar | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 5 | "Beautiful Days" – Kyla | Drei Sugay | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 5 | "Beautiful Days" – Kyla | Jerold Tamayo | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 5 | "Beautiful Days" – Kyla | Bryan Chong | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 5 | "Beautiful Days" – Kyla | Brio Divinagracia | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 5 | "Beautiful Days" – Kyla | Anthony Meneses | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 6 | "Diamante" – Morissette | Chloe Redondo | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 6 | "Diamante" – Morissette | Steph Samson | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 6 | "Diamante" – Morissette | Ranella Katrice Robles | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 6 | "Diamante" – Morissette | Gyla Casero | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 6 | "Diamante" – Morissette | Misha De Leon | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 7 | "If I Believe" – Patti Austin | Alnie Caparoso | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 7 | "If I Believe" – Patti Austin | Kice | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 7 | "If I Believe" – Patti Austin | Jaime Kliatchko | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 7 | "If I Believe" – Patti Austin | Mikko Estrada | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 7 | "If I Believe" – Patti Austin | Max Macaraig | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 7 | "If I Believe" – Patti Austin | Paul Macalindong | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 8 | "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" – Stevie Wonder | Brei Binuya | Eliminated |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 8 | "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" – Stevie Wonder | Jarea Ifurung | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 8 | "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" – Stevie Wonder | Nisha Bedaña | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 8 | "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" – Stevie Wonder | Trisha Gomez | Advanced |
| Episode 14 (August 7, 2022) | 8 | "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" – Stevie Wonder | Beverlyn Silva | Eliminated |

### Solo round (Top 20)

The remaining twenty contestants, including the four platinum ticket holders, performed individually with a song of their choice. This round aired on August 13 and 14, 2022. The judges selected twelve contestants to advance to the next round, with three of the four platinum ticket holders being eliminated.
Results of the Solo round :
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Result |
| Episode 15 (August 13, 2022) | 1 | Drei Sugay | "Ikaw Lang" – Nobita | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (August 13, 2022) | 2 | Isaac Zamudio | "Lason Mong Halik" – Katrina Velarde | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (August 13, 2022) | 3 | Darius Miguel | "Tuloy Pa Rin" – Neocolours | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (August 13, 2022) | 4 | Dominic Hatol | "Saan Darating Ang Umaga" – Raymond Lauchengco | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (August 13, 2022) | 5 | Anthony Meneses | "Tadhana" – UDD | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (August 13, 2022) | 6 | Khimo Gumatay | "Tala" – Sarah Geronimo | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (August 13, 2022) | 7 | Chester Padilla | "Leaves" – Ben&Ben | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (August 13, 2022) | 8 | Kice | "Isn't She Lovely" – Stevie Wonder | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (August 13, 2022) | 9 | PJ Fabia | "Habang Atin Ang Gabi" – South Border | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (August 13, 2022) | 10 | Bryan Chong | "Ulap" – Rob Daniel | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (August 14, 2022) | 1 | Delly Cuales | "Basang Sisiw" – Juana Cosme | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (August 14, 2022) | 2 | Jarea Ifurung | "Mahal Kong Pilipinas" – JMARA | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (August 14, 2022) | 3 | Kimberly Baculo | "Believer" – Imagine Dragons | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (August 14, 2022) | 4 | Esay Belanio | "Sabi Nila" – Agaw Agimat | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (August 14, 2022) | 5 | Trisha Gomez | "Oo" – UDD | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (August 14, 2022) | 6 | Ann Raniel | "Ikot-Ikot" – Sarah Geronimo | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (August 14, 2022) | 7 | Jean Flores | "Nasa Puso" – Janine Berdin | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (August 14, 2022) | 8 | Misha De Leon | "Sign of the Times" – Harry Styles | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (August 14, 2022) | 9 | Ryssi Avila | "Nakapagtataka" – Sponge Cola | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (August 14, 2022) | 10 | Nisha Bedaña | "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" – Jennifer Hudson | Advanced |

## Live gala

The Top 12 performed live on air each week. At the end of the performances, viewers could vote for their favorite contestant. For this season, voting was only allowed via UpLive. In a unique mechanism for Idol Philippines, the judges determined half of each contestant's overall score. The contestant with the highest tally for each component received a score of 50% for that component, with the remaining contestants' scores being proportional to the highest vote-getter's tally. These component scores were then combined to form the contestant's final score. At the end of each week, one or two contestants were eliminated following the reveal of the bottom three or bottom two.

### Week 1: Top 12 – Hugot

The theme for the week was "hugot," so the Top 12 performed ballads. The contestants were mentored by former ASAP Sessionistas members Nina and Ice Seguerra. Moira Dela Torre was absent from the episode because she tested positive for COVID-19.
Top 12 results :
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| Episode 17 (August 20, 2022) | 1 | Nisha Bedaña | "Hiling" – Mark Carpio | 76.03% | Safe |
| Episode 17 (August 20, 2022) | 2 | Khimo Gumatay | "One Last Cry" – Brian McKnight | 74.78% | Safe |
| Episode 17 (August 20, 2022) | 3 | Drei Sugay | "Sa 'Yo" – Silent Sanctuary | 70.20% | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (August 20, 2022) | 4 | Ann Raniel | "Till My Heartaches End" – Ella May Saison | 94.50% | Safe |
| Episode 17 (August 20, 2022) | 5 | Trisha Gomez | "Falling" – Harry Styles | 88.16% | Safe |
| Episode 17 (August 20, 2022) | 6 | Anthony Meneses | "Pagsamo" – Arthur Nery | 68.23% | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (August 20, 2022) | 7 | Kice | "Barely Breathing" – Duncan Sheik | 73.11% | Bottom three |
| Episode 17 (August 20, 2022) | 8 | Delly Cuales | "Ibong Ligaw" – Juana Cosme | 75.97% | Safe |
| Episode 18 (August 21, 2022) | 1 | Bryan Chong | "Paubaya" – Moira Dela Torre | 82.28% | Safe |
| Episode 18 (August 21, 2022) | 2 | Misha De Leon | "Para Lang Sa 'Yo" – Ice Seguerra | 75.08% | Safe |
| Episode 18 (August 21, 2022) | 3 | PJ Fabia | "Kabilang Buhay" – Bandang Lapis | 96.33% | Safe |
| Episode 18 (August 21, 2022) | 4 | Ryssi Avila | "Oks Lang" – J Roa | 82.35% | Safe |

### Week 2: Top 10 – Songs of Ogie Alcasid

This week, the Top 10 performed songs sung or written by Ogie Alcasid, who also served as their mentor. Moira Dela Torre returned after recovering from COVID-19, which caused her to miss the previous week’s episodes.
Top 10 results :
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| Episode 19 (August 27, 2022) | 1 | PJ Fabia | "If Only" – Sarah Geronimo | 84.81% | Safe |
| Episode 19 (August 27, 2022) | 2 | Delly Cuales | "Kung Mawawala Ka" – Ogie Alcasid | 77.54% | Safe |
| Episode 19 (August 27, 2022) | 3 | Misha De Leon | "I Will Be There" – Ogie Alcasid | 72.91% | Eliminated |
| Episode 19 (August 27, 2022) | 4 | Kice | "Ikaw Sana" – Ogie Alcasid | 77.44% | Bottom three |
| Episode 19 (August 27, 2022) | 5 | Ryssi Avila | "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala" – Ogie Alcasid | 83.41% | Safe |
| Episode 19 (August 27, 2022) | 6 | Bryan Chong | "Akala Ko" – Ogie Alcasid | 92.94% | Safe |
| Episode 20 (August 28, 2022) | 1 | Khimo Gumatay | "Kailangan Kita" – Ogie Alcasid | 82.10% | Safe |
| Episode 20 (August 28, 2022) | 2 | Trisha Gomez | "Ikaw Lamang" – Ogie Alcasid | 79.07% | Safe |
| Episode 20 (August 28, 2022) | 3 | Nisha Bedaña | "Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap" – Ogie Alcasid | 77.03% | Eliminated |
| Episode 20 (August 28, 2022) | 4 | Ann Raniel | "Sa Piling Mo" – Ogie Alcasid | 87.38% | Safe |
Non-competition performances :
| Order | Performer | Song |
| 20.1 | Iñigo Pascual | "Danger" |

### Week 3: Top 8 – Teleserye and Movie Theme Songs

The Top 8 performed theme songs from Philippine television drama series and movies. This week featured Angeline Quinto as the guest mentor.
Top 8 results :
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | From | Score | Result |
| Episode 21 (September 3, 2022) | 1 | Delly Cuales | "Ang Sa Iyo Ay Akin" – Aegis | Ang sa Iyo Ay Akin | 85.99% | Bottom four |
| Episode 21 (September 3, 2022) | 2 | PJ Fabia | "Sana'y Maghintay Ang Walang Hanggan" – Zsa Zsa Padilla | Kay Tagal Kang Hinintay/Luna Blanca | 65.00% | Eliminated |
| Episode 21 (September 3, 2022) | 3 | Kice | "And I Love You So" – Don McLean | And I Love You So | 100.00% | Safe |
| Episode 21 (September 3, 2022) | 4 | Trisha Gomez | "How Did You Know" – Gary Valenciano | All My Life/Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin | 57.67% | Eliminated |
| Episode 21 (September 3, 2022) | 5 | Khimo Gumatay | "Hataw Na" – Gary Valenciano | Hataw Na | 83.48% | Bottom four |
| Episode 22 (September 4, 2022) | 1 | Ann Raniel | "Mangarap Ka" – AfterImage | Mangarap Ka | 93.09% | Safe |
| Episode 22 (September 4, 2022) | 2 | Ryssi Avila | "Rainbow" – South Border | Crying Ladies | 89.22% | Safe |
| Episode 22 (September 4, 2022) | 3 | Bryan Chong | "Hindi Kita Iiwan" – Sam Milby | He's Into Her | 92.30% | Safe |
Non-competition performances :
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 21.1 | Idol Top 8 (Ann Raniel, Bryan Chong, Delly Cuales, Khimo Gumatay, Kice, PJ Fabia, Ryssi Avila, and Trisha Gomez) | "Summer Nights"/"You're the One That I Want" |
| 22.1 | Darren Espanto | "Tama Na" |

### Week 4: Top 6 – Showstoppers

The Top 6 hopefuls performed "showstopping" songs of their choice. The contestants were mentored by musical directors Louie Ocampo and Ria Osorio.
Top 6 results :
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| Episode 23 (September 10, 2022) | 1 | Ryssi Avila | "Kilometro" – Sarah Geronimo | 99.02% | Safe |
| Episode 23 (September 10, 2022) | 2 | Kice | "Basket Case" – Green Day | 79.44% | Bottom three |
| Episode 23 (September 10, 2022) | 3 | Bryan Chong | "Mundo" – IV of Spades | 94.41% | Bottom three |
| Episode 23 (September 10, 2022) | 4 | Ann Raniel | "One Night Only" – Jennifer Hudson | 97.19% | Safe |
| Episode 24 (September 11, 2022) | 1 | Delly Cuales | "Proud Mary" – Tina Turner | 64.59% | Eliminated |
| Episode 24 (September 11, 2022) | 2 | Khimo Gumatay | "End of the Road" – Boyz II Men | 96.13% | Safe |
Non-competition performance :
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 24.1 | Gary Valenciano | "Look in Her Eyes" |

### Week 5: The Final Showdown (September 17 & 18)
#### Part 1 – Top 5 (September 17)

The Top 5 finalists performed live on September 17, 2022. Two contestants were eliminated that night, leaving the remaining three finalists to compete the following night.
Top 5 results :
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| Episode 25 (September 17, 2022) | 1 | Bryan Chong | "Bawat Daan" – Ebe Dancel | 70.24% | Eliminated |
| Episode 25 (September 17, 2022) | 2 | Khimo Gumatay | "You're Still the One" – Shania Twain | 85.66% | Safe |
| Episode 25 (September 17, 2022) | 3 | Ann Raniel | "Paano" – Dulce | 63.70% | Eliminated |
| Episode 25 (September 17, 2022) | 4 | Ryssi Avila | "Nadarang" – Shanti Dope | 76.19% | Bottom three |
| Episode 25 (September 17, 2022) | 5 | Kice | "Di Na Muli" – Itchyworms | 92.63% | Safe |
Non-competition performances :
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 25.1 | Regine Velasquez, Ann Raniel, Delly Cuales, and Nisha Bedaña | "Dadalhin" |
| 25.2 | Moira Dela Torre, Ryssi Avila, Trisha Gomez, and Misha de Leon | "Kumpas" |
| 25.3 | Chito Miranda, Kice, Drei Sugay, and Anthony Meneses | "Harana" |
| 25.4 | Gary Valenciano, Bryan Chong, Khimo Gumatay, and PJ Fabia | "Di Bale Na Lang" |
| 25.5 | Idol Judges and the Top 12 | "Di Bale Na Lang" |

#### Part 2 – Top 3 (September 18)

The Top 3 performed live on September 18, 2022. Each contestant performed two songs: a song of their choosing that reflected their journey throughout the competition, and an original song written for them.
Voting for the winner opened after all six performances and closed shortly thereafter. Khimo Gumatay was named the winner, with Ryssi Avila and Kice finishing in second and third, respectively. The scores were revealed at the end of the episode.
Top 3 results :
| Episode | Contestant | Round 1 | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 2 | Round 2 | Score | Result |
| Episode | Contestant | Order | Song | Order | Song | Composer | Score | Result |
| Episode 26 (September 18, 2022) | Ryssi Avila | 1 | "Lilim (In Your Shelter)" – Victory Worship | 4 | "Totoo Na 'To" | Rox Santos | 49.38% | Runner-up |
| Episode 26 (September 18, 2022) | Kice | 2 | "Your Love" – Alamid | 5 | "Angels" | Jon Guelas | 45.77% | Third place |
| Episode 26 (September 18, 2022) | Khimo Gumatay | 3 | "Bagong Simula" – Jem Macatuno | 6 | "My Time" | Jeremy Glinoga | 89.00% | Winner |
Non-competition performances :
| Order | Performer | Song |
| 26.1 | "Vice Ganda" | "Pearly Shells" |
| 26.2 | Khimo Gumatay | "My Time" (reprised as winner) |

## Elimination chart

Color key
Results per round :
| Place | Contestant | Contestant | Top 20 | Top 20 | Top 12 | Top 10 | Top 8 | Top 6 | Finale | Finale |
| Place | Contestant | Contestant | Top 20 | Top 20 | Top 12 | Top 10 | Top 8 | Top 6 | Top 5 | Top 3 |
| Place | Contestant | Contestant | 8/13 | 8/14 | 8/21 | 8/28 | 9/4 | 9/11 | 9/17 | 9/18 |
| 1 | | Khimo Gumatay | Safe | N/A | 9th 74.78% | 5th 82.10% | 6th 83.48% | 3rd 96.13% | 2nd 85.66% | Winner 89.00% |
| 2 | | Ryssi Avila | N/A | Safe | 4th 82.35% | 4th 83.41% | 4th 89.22% | 1st 99.02% | 3rd 76.19% | Runner-up 49.38% |
| 3 | | Kice | Safe | N/A | 10th 73.11% | 8th 77.44% | 1st 100% | 5th 79.44% | 1st 92.63% | 3rd 45.77% |
| 4 | | Bryan Chong | Safe | N/A | 5th 82.28% | 1st 92.94% | 3rd 92.30% | 4th 94.41% | 4th 70.24% | |
| 5 | | Ann Raniel | N/A | Safe | 2nd 94.50% | 2nd 87.38% | 2nd 93.09% | 2nd 97.19% | 5th 63.70% | |
| 6 | | Delly Cuales | N/A | Safe | 7th 75.97% | 7th 77.54% | 5th 85.99% | 6th 64.59% | | |
| 7 | | PJ Fabia | Safe | N/A | 1st 96.33% | 3rd 84.81% | 7th 65.00% | | | |
| 8 | | Trisha Gomez | N/A | Safe | 3rd 88.16% | 6th 79.07% | 8th 57.67% | | | |
| 9 | | Nisha Bedaña | N/A | Safe | 6th 76.03% | 9th 77.03% | | | | |
| 10 | | Misha de Leon | N/A | Safe | 8th 75.08% | 10th 72.91% | | | | |
| 11 | | Drei Sugay | Safe | N/A | 11th 70.20% | | | | | |
| 12 | | Anthony Meneses | Safe | N/A | 12th 68.23% | | | | | |
| 13–20 | | Esay Belanio | N/A | Eliminated | | | | | | |
| 13–20 | | Jarea Ifurung | N/A | Eliminated | | | | | | |
| 13–20 | | Jean Flores | N/A | Eliminated | | | | | | |
| 13–20 | | Kimberly Baculo | N/A | Eliminated | | | | | | |
| 13–20 | | Chester Padilla | Eliminated | | | | | | | |
| 13–20 | | Darius Miguel | Eliminated | | | | | | | |
| 13–20 | | Dominic Hatol | Eliminated | | | | | | | |
| 13–20 | | Isaac Zamudio | Eliminated | | | | | | | |

## Accolades

| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
| 2022 | 2nd Diamond Excellence Awards | Outstanding Music Reality Show of the Year | Won | |