# Idol Philippines season 1

The first season of Idol Philippines aired on ABS-CBN (under the full title Search for the Idol Philippines) from April 21 to July 28, 2019, replacing World of Dance Philippines and was replaced by the fourth season of The Voice Kids. It was the first season to air on the network following two defunct iterations from different networks. Billy Crawford hosted the season; while the judging panel was composed of singer-actress Regine Velasquez, comedian and television presenter Vice Ganda, singer-actor James Reid, and singer-songwriter Moira Dela Torre.
Zephanie Dimaranan of Biñan, Laguna was named Idol Philippines, winning an exclusive recording contract from Star Music and ₱2,000,000. Lucas Garcia of Lipa, Batangas finished as the runner-up with Lance Busa finishing in third place.

## Overview
### Development

On October 17, 2018, it was announced that ABS-CBN will broadcast the third incarnation of the Idol franchise in the Philippines after it had sealed a franchise deal with Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, the co-owners of the format.

### Prizes

The winner of the season received ₱2,000,000, a paid vacation trip to Taiwan, a House & Lot from Camella Homes and an exclusive recording contract from Star Music

## Judges and host

In October 2018, Regine Velasquez was revealed as the first judge after signing her exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. With her 32 years in the entertainment industry, this will be a first time for her to judge a singing competition. Following this announcement, there were rumors that Jessica Sanchez, the runner-up of the 11th season of American Idol, will be added as a judge but it has been denied by her. Speculations also circulated that David Archuleta, the runner-up of the seventh season of American Idol, was also considered to become a judge for the show, but the rumors were downplayed by him saying that he was not invited by the network's management.
In November 2018, Billy Crawford confirmed his role as the host of the local franchise which is part of his renewed contract deal with ABS-CBN.
On February 26, 2019, Philippine Entertainment Portal unofficially revealed that James Reid, Vice Ganda and Moira Dela Torre will join Velasquez as the show's judging panel. According to the website, a reliable source sent them a photo of the four judges standing behind a judges' table similar to those of the other Idol franchises. The three remaining judges' were later confirmed on the same day, after they were officially introduced on TV Patrol, ABS-CBN's primetime newscast. Among the four judges, Vice Ganda is an experienced judge—having been a judge for It's Showtime besides being a host, Pinoy Boyband Superstar, and two seasons of Pilipinas Got Talent. It was revealed in an interview that Vice Ganda was the only judge handpicked by Fremantle.

### Companion online show

An online show, called Idol on the Road, airs together with the main program on Idol Philippines' Facebook and YouTube accounts; it is hosted by BoybandPH and comedian Jervi Li, commonly known as KaladKaren Davila. The said show airs live from the Idol Philippines Bus.

### Pre-auditions

The pre-auditions for the premiere season took place in different key cities in the Philippines. Auditionees must be 16 to 28 years old.
Shortlist of the locations for the Idol Philippines' pre-auditions :
| Date | Venue | City |
| November 15, 2018 | Center for Multiple Intelligence School | Lapu-Lapu City |
| November 15, 2018 | Karesh Commercial Complex | Bogo, Cebu |
| November 15, 2018 | Rock Republic | Cebu City |
| November 15, 2018 | Tulay Bar | Maasin, Southern Leyte |
| November 16, 2018 | Brown Academy School | Cebu City |
| November 16, 2018 | Monterey School, Inc. | Talisay, Cebu |
| November 16, 2018 | Pier Capitan Superdome | Ormoc, Leyte |
| November 17, 2018 | Barili Gymnasium | Cebu City |
| November 17, 2018 | Manros Plaza Building | Cebu City |
| November 17, 2018 | Municipality of San Jose Function Room | San Jose, Antique |
| November 17 & 18, 2018 | Palo Leyte Academic Center | Palo, Leyte |
| November 23, 2018 | Bukidnon National High School | Malaybalay, Bukidnon |
| November 24, 2018 | Sanguniang Panlungsod Building | Gingoog |
| November 24 & 25, 2018 | Lipa City Youth and Cultural Center | Lipa, Batangas |
| November 25, 2018 | University of the Philippines–Baguio | Baguio |
| November 30, 2018 | Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila | Intramuros, Manila |
| December 1, 2018 | Surigao State College of Technology–Del Carmen | Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte |
| December 1 & 2, 2018 | University of Negros Occidental–Recoletos | Bacolod City |
| December 2, 2018 | Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila | Intramuros, Manila |
| December 3, 2018 | CFC School of Morning Star | Butuan |
| January 19 & 20, 2019 | Pacific Mall | Mandaue City |
| January 19 & 20, 2019 | People's Gym | Digos, Davao del Sur |
| January 26 & 27, 2019 | Starmall Alabang | Alabang, Muntinlupa |
Aside from ground scouting and pre-auditions held all over the Philippines, the online auditions was also launched in November 20, 2018.

## Competition summary

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Top 69 contestants :
| Zephanie Dimaranan | Lucas Garcia | Lance Busa | Dan Ombao | Miguel Odron |
| Elle Ocampo | Sheland Faelnar | Fatima Louise | Renwick Benito | Trish Bonilla |
| Rachel Libres | Matty Juniosa | Charmagne Algario | Denize Castillo | Enzo Almario |
| Jasper Lacson | Jeremiah Torayno | Kevin Hermogenes | Michelle Primavera | Roque Belino |
| Alyssa Quijano | Ameurfina Martinez III | Angie Kristine Gorbulev | Carlo Bautista | Diane Vergoza |
| Erika Tenorio | Gello Marquez | Ibrahim Onggo | Isaiah Tiglao | Jehramae Trangia |
| Julia Joaquin | Kier King | Krissha Viaje | Mia Villaflores | Rainier Natividad |
| Ramil Permigones | Trix Corpez | Vanya Castor | Yarah Estrella | Abby Manguinao |
| Ali Aguila | Ana May delos Reyes | Angelo Pineda | Bella Fall | Brandon Diamante |
| Calvin Encomienda | Carmella Ravanilla | Clyde Aquino | Cyra Jureidini | Dea Formilleza |
| Endy Asidor | Eunice Torion | Geca Morales | Jap-Jap Talania | Jhamil Villanueva |
| Juancho Gabriel | Julian Lee Vasquez | Kathleen Galula | Kyran Oliver | Leann Ganzon |
| Lucho Beech | Luvlou Ulanday | Margarette Jimenez | Micoline Acedera | Nic Galano |
| Nicoll del Finado | Sean Oliver | Shai Gomez | Zeke Villanueva | |

## Auditions

The auditions were recorded at the One Canvas Events Place in Makati. In the televised auditions, contestants will perform in front of the panel of judges. Each contestant must receive three "yes" votes from the judges in order to advance and receive a golden ticket to Idol City. The first audition episode was aired on April 21, 2019, with the final audition episode being aired on June 8, 2019. 69 Idol hopefuls were able to advance and receive their respective golden ticket to Idol City.
Summary of the auditions for Idol Philippines season 1 :
| Episode(s) | Air Date | Golden tickets |
| 1 | April 21, 2019 | 3 |
| 2 | April 27, 2019 | 3 |
| 3 | April 28, 2019 | 4 |
| 4 | May 4, 2019 | 4 |
| 5 | May 5, 2019 | 4 |
| 6 | May 11, 2019 | 5 |
| 7 | May 12, 2019 | 4 |
| 8 | May 18, 2019 | 4 |
| 9 | May 19, 2019 | 5 |
| 10 | May 25, 2019 | 6 |
| 11 | May 26, 2019 | 7 |
| 12 | June 1, 2019 | 6 |
| 13 | June 2, 2019 | 8 |
| 14 | June 8, 2019 | 6 |
| Total no. of contestants | Total no. of contestants | 69 |

## Theater rounds

The theater rounds were recorded at the ABS-CBN Soundstage at San Jose del Monte, Bulacan and first aired on June 9, 2019. These are composed of three rounds – the Group, Do or Die, and Solo rounds.

### Group round

In the Group round, the Idol hopefuls were grouped based on their genre and sound. As a group, they selected a song from a list that they think is the best for them, additionally they gave a name to their group. At the end of the group rounds, thirty-nine Idol hopefuls remained.
Color key:
| Episode | Order | Group | Song | Contestant | Hometown | Result |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 1 | 4th Dimension | "Stay with Me" – Sam Smith | Ali Aguila | Quezon City | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 1 | 4th Dimension | "Stay with Me" – Sam Smith | Jap-Jap Talania | Nueva Ecija | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 1 | 4th Dimension | "Stay with Me" – Sam Smith | Kevin Hermogenes | Taguig City | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 1 | 4th Dimension | "Stay with Me" – Sam Smith | Lucas Garcia | Lipa, Batangas | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 2 | 3GH | "Try" – Pink | Ameurfina Martinez III | Lucena | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 2 | 3GH | "Try" – Pink | Charmagne Algario | Bulacan | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 2 | 3GH | "Try" – Pink | Elle Ocampo | Pampanga | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 2 | 3GH | "Try" – Pink | Krissha Viaje | Quezon City | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 3 | Soul Effection | "Tila" – Lani Misalucha | Carmella Ravanilla | Taytay, Rizal | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 3 | Soul Effection | "Tila" – Lani Misalucha | Diane Vergoza | Parañaque City | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 3 | Soul Effection | "Tila" – Lani Misalucha | Endy Asidor | Davao | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 3 | Soul Effection | "Tila" – Lani Misalucha | Rachel Libres | Pasay | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 4 | Voltes 4 | "Always Be My Baby" – David Cook | Dan Ombao | Bataan | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 4 | Voltes 4 | "Always Be My Baby" – David Cook | Jhamil Villanueva | Taguig City | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 4 | Voltes 4 | "Always Be My Baby" – David Cook | Miguel Odron | Indiana, USA | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 4 | Voltes 4 | "Always Be My Baby" – David Cook | Sean Oliver | Iloilo | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 5 | WHAMAS | "2002" – Anne-Marie | Abby Manguinao | Tagaytay City, Cavite | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 5 | WHAMAS | "2002" – Anne-Marie | Denize Castillo | Cavite | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 5 | WHAMAS | "2002" – Anne-Marie | Eunice Torion | Cebu | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 5 | WHAMAS | "2002" – Anne-Marie | Margarette Jimenez | Lingayen, Pangasinan | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 5 | WHAMAS | "2002" – Anne-Marie | Vanya Castor | Mandaluyong | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 6 | The Current | "Best Part" – Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R. | Angie Kristine | Siargao | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 6 | The Current | "Best Part" – Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R. | Bella Fall | Quezon City | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 6 | The Current | "Best Part" – Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R. | Erika Tenorio | Nueva Ecija | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 6 | The Current | "Best Part" – Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R. | Leann Ganzon | Iloilo | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 6 | The Current | "Best Part" – Daniel Caesar feat. H.E.R. | Mia Villaflores | Pasay | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 7 | Beyonce3Men | "I'll Make Love To You" – Boyz II Men | Gello Marquez | Makati City | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 7 | Beyonce3Men | "I'll Make Love To You" – Boyz II Men | Lance Busa | Agusan Del Norte | Advanced |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 7 | Beyonce3Men | "I'll Make Love To You" – Boyz II Men | Lucho Beech | USA | Eliminated |
| Episode 15 (June 9, 2019) | 7 | Beyonce3Men | "I'll Make Love To You" – Boyz II Men | Matty Juniosa | Mandaluyong | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 1 | Girls on Fire | "Fighter" – Christina Aguilera | Alyssa Quijano | Manila | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 1 | Girls on Fire | "Fighter" – Christina Aguilera | Cyra Jureidini | Cavite | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 1 | Girls on Fire | "Fighter" – Christina Aguilera | Kathleen Galula | Los Baños, Laguna | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 1 | Girls on Fire | "Fighter" – Christina Aguilera | Michelle Primavera | Caloocan | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 2 | Collidal District | "Iris" – Goo Goo Dolls | Carlo Bautista | Mandaluyong | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 2 | Collidal District | "Iris" – Goo Goo Dolls | Renwick Benito | Angeles City, Pampanga | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 2 | Collidal District | "Iris" – Goo Goo Dolls | Roque Belino | Baguio | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 2 | Collidal District | "Iris" – Goo Goo Dolls | Trix Corpez | Olongapo City | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 3 | Rated PG | "Born This Way" – Lady Gaga | Ana May Delos Reyes | Lapu-Lapu City | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 3 | Rated PG | "Born This Way" – Lady Gaga | Dea Formilleza | Compostela Valley | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 3 | Rated PG | "Born This Way" – Lady Gaga | Luvlou Ulanday | Parañaque City | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 3 | Rated PG | "Born This Way" – Lady Gaga | Yarah Estrella | Parañaque | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 3 | Rated PG | "Born This Way" – Lady Gaga | Zephanie Dimaranan | Biñan, Laguna | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 4 | A-Boys | "214" – Rivermaya | Angelo Pineda | Digos | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 4 | A-Boys | "214" – Rivermaya | Calvin Encomienda | Dasmariñas City | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 4 | A-Boys | "214" – Rivermaya | Clyde Aquino | Cagayan de Oro City | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 4 | A-Boys | "214" – Rivermaya | Jasper Lacson | Sorsogon City | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 4 | A-Boys | "214" – Rivermaya | Kyran Oliver | Parma, Italy | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 5 | Beautifour Voices | "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" – Celine Dion | Julia Joaquin | Bohol | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 5 | Beautifour Voices | "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" – Celine Dion | Micoline Acedera | Antipolo City | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 5 | Beautifour Voices | "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" – Celine Dion | Nicoll del Finado | Binalonan, Pangasinan | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 5 | Beautifour Voices | "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" – Celine Dion | Trish Bonilla | Lucena City | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 6 | Popsicles | "Mahal Na Mahal" – Sam Concepcion | Brandon Diamante | Bacolod City | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 6 | Popsicles | "Mahal Na Mahal" – Sam Concepcion | Isaiah Tiglao | — | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 6 | Popsicles | "Mahal Na Mahal" – Sam Concepcion | Rainier Natividad | Sta. Maria, Bulacan | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 6 | Popsicles | "Mahal Na Mahal" – Sam Concepcion | Zeke Villanueva | Bohol | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 7 | Blush | "Shout Out To My Ex" – Little Mix | Fatima Louise Lagueras | Quezon City | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 7 | Blush | "Shout Out To My Ex" – Little Mix | Geca Morales | Sampaloc City, Manila | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 7 | Blush | "Shout Out To My Ex" – Little Mix | Jehramae Trangia | Talisay City, Cebu | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 7 | Blush | "Shout Out To My Ex" – Little Mix | Shai Gomez | Canada | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 7 | Blush | "Shout Out To My Ex" – Little Mix | Sheland Faelnar | Caloocan | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 8 | Power Pop Boys | "Stitches" – Shawn Mendes | Enzo Almario | Sta. Maria, Bulacan | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 8 | Power Pop Boys | "Stitches" – Shawn Mendes | Juancho Gabriel | Olongapo City | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 8 | Power Pop Boys | "Stitches" – Shawn Mendes | Julian Lee Vasquez | Davao City | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 8 | Power Pop Boys | "Stitches" – Shawn Mendes | Nic Galano | Iligan City, Isabela | Eliminated |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 9 | 3 And 1 | "Dancing On My Own" – Calum Scott | Ibrahim Onggo | Digos | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 9 | 3 And 1 | "Dancing On My Own" – Calum Scott | Jeremiah Torayno | Cagayan de Oro City | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 9 | 3 And 1 | "Dancing On My Own" – Calum Scott | Kier King | Sultan Kudarat | Advanced |
| Episode 16 (June 15, 2019) | 9 | 3 And 1 | "Dancing On My Own" – Calum Scott | Ramil Permegones | Lucena City | Advanced |

### Do or Die round

In the Do or Die round, the judges divided the remaining Idol hopefuls into six and selected a song for them to perform. At the end of the second round, twenty contestants remained. The male hopefuls performed pop hits from female artists, while the female hopefuls performed hits from OPM Rock bands.
Color key:
| Episode | Order | Song | Contestant | Result |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Renwick Benito | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Ibrahim Onggo | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Jasper Lacson | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Kier King | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Rainier Natividad | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 1 | "I Have Nothing" – Whitney Houston | Matty Juniosa | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Fatima Louise | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Alyssa Quijano | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Mia Villaflores | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Yarah Estrella | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Krissha Viaje | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Erika Tenorio | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 2 | "Himala" – Rivermaya | Michelle Primavera | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Carlo Bautista | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Kevin Hermogenes | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Dan Ombao | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Isaiah Tiglao | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Roque Belino | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 3 | "I'll Never Love Again" – Lady Gaga | Enzo Almario | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Vanya Castor | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Ameurfina Martinez III | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Julia Joaquin | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Trish Bonilla | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Charmagne Algario | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Rachel Libres | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 4 | "Narda" – Kamikazee | Sheland Faelnar | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Lucas Garcia | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Ramil Permigones | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Miguel Odron | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Trix Corpez | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Gello Marquez | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 5 | "My All" – Mariah Carey | Lance Busa | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Denize Castillo | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Zephanie Dimaranan | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Diane Vergoza | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Elle Ocampo | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Angie Kristine Gorbulev | Eliminated |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Jeremiah Torayno | Advanced |
| Episode 17 (June 16, 2019) | 6 | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" – Eraserheads | Jehramae Trangia | Eliminated |

### Solo round

The Solo round is the final round of the Theater Rounds where the remaining Idol hopefuls pick a solo song. Only the twelve hopefuls proceeded to the Live shows. The first episode aired the performances of the female Idol hopefuls; while the second episode aired the performances of the male Idol hopefuls.
Color key:
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Result |
| Episode 18 (June 22, 2019) | 1 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "I Believe" – Fantasia | Advanced |
| Episode 18 (June 22, 2019) | 2 | Fatima Louise Lagueras | "Feeling Good" – Michael Bublé | Advanced |
| Episode 18 (June 22, 2019) | 3 | Rachel Libres | "Maybe This Time" – Sarah Geronimo | Advanced |
| Episode 18 (June 22, 2019) | 4 | Charmagne Algario | "Stand Up for Love" – Destiny's Child | Eliminated |
| Episode 18 (June 22, 2019) | 5 | Trish Bonilla | "One Night Only" – Jennifer Hudson | Advanced |
| Episode 18 (June 22, 2019) | 6 | Michelle Primavera | "Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo" – Yano | Eliminated |
| Episode 18 (June 22, 2019) | 7 | Denize Castillo | "Buwan" – Juan Karlos | Eliminated |
| Episode 18 (June 22, 2019) | 8 | Elle Ocampo | "Ride" – Twenty One Pilots | Advanced |
| Episode 18 (June 22, 2019) | 9 | Jeremiah Torayno | "Lay Me Down" – Sam Smith | Eliminated |
| Episode 18 (June 22, 2019) | 10 | Sheland Faelnar | "Clarity" – Zedd feat. Foxes | Advanced |
| Episode 19 (June 23, 2019) | 1 | Matty Juniosa | "Proud Mary" – Tina Turner | Advanced |
| Episode 19 (June 23, 2019) | 2 | Renwick Benito | "Kasalanan" – Orient Pearl | Advanced |
| Episode 19 (June 23, 2019) | 3 | Lance Busa | "Ordinary People" – John Legend | Advanced |
| Episode 19 (June 23, 2019) | 4 | Roque Belino | "Over and Over Again" – Nathan Sykes | Eliminated |
| Episode 19 (June 23, 2019) | 5 | Enzo Almario | "Too Good at Goodbyes" – Sam Smith | Eliminated |
| Episode 19 (June 23, 2019) | 6 | Dan Ombao | "I See Fire" – Ed Sheeran | Advanced |
| Episode 19 (June 23, 2019) | 7 | Jasper Lacson | "Lately" – Stevie Wonder | Eliminated |
| Episode 19 (June 23, 2019) | 8 | Kevin Hermogenes | "I Didn't Know My Own Strength" – Whitney Houston | Eliminated |
| Episode 19 (June 23, 2019) | 9 | Lucas Garcia | "If I Ain't Got You" – Alicia Keys | Advanced |
| Episode 19 (June 23, 2019) | 10 | Miguel Odron | "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" – Elton John | Advanced |

## Live shows

For the first time in the Idol franchise, the judges determined half of the contestants' score while the public determined the other half via public vote. The Hopefuls with the lowest scores were eliminated in varying amounts per week with the best possible score a contestant can receive is 100% per the format the network uses in scoring.
Color key:

### Week 1: Top 12 – Songs of Ryan Cayabyab (June 29 & 30)

For the first week of the Live Shows, the Top 12 performed songs sung or composed by OPM Icon and National Artist Ryan Cayabyab with Cayabyab also serving as guest mentor.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| Episode 20 (June 29, 2019) | 1 | Lance Busa | "Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika" - Hajji Alejandro | 56.61% | Safe |
| Episode 20 (June 29, 2019) | 2 | Trish Bonilla | "Kailan" - Smokey Mountain | 55.38% | Safe |
| Episode 20 (June 29, 2019) | 3 | Lucas Garcia | "Sometime, Somewhere" - Basil Valdez | 71.85% | Safe |
| Episode 20 (June 29, 2019) | 4 | Matty Juniosa | "Nais Ko" - Basil Valdez | 50.5% | Eliminated |
| Episode 20 (June 29, 2019) | 5 | Elle Ocampo | "Paraisong Parisukat" - Basil Valdez | 51.81% | Bottom three |
| Episode 20 (June 29, 2019) | 6 | Dan Ombao | "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka" - Basil Valdez | 83.73% | Safe |
| Episode 20 (June 29, 2019) | 7 | Sheland Faelnar | "Tunay na Ligaya" - Basil Valdez | 60.67% | Safe |
| Episode 21 (June 30, 2019) | 8 | Renwick Benito | "Araw-Gabi" - Nonoy Zuñiga | 53.41% | Safe |
| Episode 21 (June 30, 2019) | 9 | Fatima Louise | "Limang Dipang Tao" - Celeste Legaspi | 66.2% | Safe |
| Episode 21 (June 30, 2019) | 10 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Paraiso" - Smokey Mountain | 99.75% | Safe |
| Episode 21 (June 30, 2019) | 11 | Miguel Odron | "Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang" - Basil Valdez | 63.73% | Safe |
| Episode 21 (June 30, 2019) | 12 | Rachel Libres | "Paano Na Kaya?" - Bugoy Drilon | 50.52% | Eliminated |
Non-competition performances :
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 21.1 | Moira Dela Torre and I Belong To The Zoo | "Patawad, Paalam" |

### Week 2: Top 10 – The Champions (July 6 & 7)

For Week 2, the Top 10 performed songs written or performed by Star in a Million winner Erik Santos and Pinoy Dream Academy winner Yeng Constantino. Santos and Constantino also mentored the Top 10.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| Episode 22 (July 6, 2019) | 1 | Trish Bonilla | "Pagbigyang Muli" - Erik Santos | 50.67% | Eliminated |
| Episode 22 (July 6, 2019) | 2 | Renwick Benito | "Hawak Kamay" - Yeng Constantino | 51.49% | Eliminated |
| Episode 22 (July 6, 2019) | 3 | Elle Ocampo | "Ikaw" - Yeng Constantino | 66.17% | Safe |
| Episode 22 (July 6, 2019) | 4 | Lance Busa | "Ako Muna" - Yeng Constantino | 58.49% | Bottom four |
| Episode 22 (July 6, 2019) | 5 | Lucas Garcia | "Lupa" - Erik Santos | 75.24% | Safe |
| Episode 22 (July 6, 2019) | 6 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Salamat" - Yeng Constantino | 92.18% | Safe |
| Episode 23 (July 7, 2019) | 7 | Sheland Faelnar | "Pangarap Lang" - Yeng Constantino | 54.77% | Bottom four |
| Episode 23 (July 7, 2019) | 8 | Miguel Odron | "Kung Akin Ang Mundo" - Erik Santos | 75.74% | Safe |
| Episode 23 (July 7, 2019) | 9 | Fatima Louise | "I'll Never Go" - Erik Santos | 61.01% | Safe |
| Episode 23 (July 7, 2019) | 10 | Dan Ombao | "Cool Off" - Yeng Constantino | 99.88% | Safe |
Non-competition performances :
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 23.1 | Billy Crawford and James Reid | "Girls Like You" / "Filipina Girl" |

### Week 3: Top 8 – Philippines’ Most Streamed Hits (July 13 & 14)

For Week 3, the Top 8 performed the Philippines’ most streamed hits. Morissette served as guest mentor.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| Episode 24 (July 13, 2019) | 1 | Fatima Louise | "Kathang Isip" - Ben&Ben | 52.13% | Eliminated |
| Episode 24 (July 13, 2019) | 2 | Lance Busa | "Sana" - I Belong to the Zoo | 56.49% | Bottom four |
| Episode 24 (July 13, 2019) | 3 | Sheland Faelnar | "Hindi Na Nga" - This Band | 52.27% | Eliminated |
| Episode 24 (July 13, 2019) | 4 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Isa Pang Araw" - Sarah Geronimo | 99.88% | Safe |
| Episode 24 (July 13, 2019) | 5 | Dan Ombao | "Kung 'di Rin Lang Ikaw" - December Avenue & Moira Dela Torre | 77.73% | Safe |
| Episode 25 (July 14, 2019) | 6 | Elle Ocampo | "Story of My Life" - One Direction | 54.7% | Bottom four |
| Episode 25 (July 14, 2019) | 7 | Miguel Odron | "Scars to Your Beautiful" - Alessia Cara | 67.53% | Safe |
| Episode 25 (July 14, 2019) | 8 | Lucas Garcia | "Tagpuan" - Moira Dela Torre | 98.36% | Safe |
Non-competition performances :
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 25.1 | Regine Velasquez and Pinopela | "Halo" |

### Week 4: Top 6 – Songs of Gary Valenciano (July 20 & 21)

For Week 4, the Top 6 performed songs by singer-songwriter Gary Valenciano. He also served as guest mentor.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| Episode 26 (July 20, 2019) | 1 | Lance Busa | "Paano" - Gary Valenciano | 56.57% | Bottom two |
| Episode 26 (July 20, 2019) | 2 | Miguel Odron | "How Did You Know" - Gary Valenciano | 56.65% | Safe |
| Episode 26 (July 20, 2019) | 3 | Elle Ocampo | "Sana Maulit Muli" - Gary Valenciano | 50.27% | Eliminated |
| Episode 26 (July 20, 2019) | 4 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Wag Ka Nang Umiyak" - Gary Valenciano | 96.08% | Safe |
| Episode 27 (July 21, 2019) | 5 | Dan Ombao | "Kailangan Kita" - Gary Valenciano | 73.45% | Safe |
| Episode 27 (July 21, 2019) | 6 | Lucas Garcia | "Ikaw Lamang" - Gary Valenciano | 99.88% | Safe |
Non-competition performances :
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 27.1 | Bugoy Drilon, Daryl Ong, Michael Pangilinan, and Vice Ganda | "Get Here" |

### Week 5: The Final Showdown (July 27 & 28)
#### Part 1 - Top 5

The Top 5 performed live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila on July 27, 2019. Two contestants were eliminated by the end of night one, leaving the Top 3 to battle it out on July 28, 2019. In addition to the competition pieces sung by the Top 5, female winners from different singing competitions performed songs sung by American Idol winners as special guests.
| Episode | Order | Contestant | Song | Score | Result |
| Episode 28 (Saturday July 27, 2019) | 1 | Dan Ombao | "The Last Time" - Eric Benet | 62.48% | Eliminated |
| Episode 28 (Saturday July 27, 2019) | 2 | Miguel Odron | "Rise Up" - Andra Day | 53.39% | Eliminated |
| Episode 28 (Saturday July 27, 2019) | 3 | Zephanie Dimaranan | "Lipad ng Pangarap" - Dessa | 99.88% | Safe |
| Episode 28 (Saturday July 27, 2019) | 4 | Lucas Garcia | "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" - Freddie Aguilar | 83.81% | Safe |
| Episode 28 (Saturday July 27, 2019) | 5 | Lance Busa | "Lean on Me" - Bill Withers | 69.45% | Bottom three |
Non-competition performances :
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 28.1 | Lance Busa, Lucas Garcia and Dan Ombao with Jona and Elha Nympha | "I Believe" - Fantasia |
| 28.2 | Zephanie Dimaranan and Miguel Odron with Janine Berdin and KZ Tandingan | "A Moment Like This" - Kelly Clarkson |
| 28.3 | Top 5 with Janine Berdin, Elha Nympha, KZ Tandingan and Jona | "This Is My Now" - Jordin Sparks |

#### Part 2 - Top 3

The Top 3 performed live at Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila on July 28, 2019. The winner was announced at the end of the show.
| Contestant | Episode 29 (Sunday, July 28, 2019) | Episode 29 (Sunday, July 28, 2019) | Episode 29 (Sunday, July 28, 2019) | Episode 29 (Sunday, July 28, 2019) | Score | Result |
| Contestant | Round 1 | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 2 | | Score | Result |
| Contestant | Order | Song | Order | Song | Score | Result |
| Zephanie Dimaranan | 1 | "Maghintay Ka Lamang" - Ted Ito | 1 | "Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo" | 100% | Winner |
| Lucas Garcia | 2 | "Hanggang" - Wency Cornejo | 3 | "Because You Believed" | 70.2% | Runner-up |
| Lance Busa | 3 | "Akin Ka Na Lang" - Morissette | 2 | "Kapit Lang" | 41.89% | Eliminated |
Non-competition performances :
| Order | Performers | Song |
| 29.1 | Jessica Sanchez | "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" |

## Elimination chart

Color key

## Reception
### Critical response

The televised auditions for the first season was met with mixed public reception. Netizens questioned Dela Torre and Reid's credibility as judges, although Reid was praised for his frankness. The show was compared in a negative light to other singing competitions, including The Voice of The Philippines, specially following the aftermath of the rejection of reggae artist Luke Baylon, in which only one judge, Velasquez voted to advance Baylon into the next round. Amid the criticism, Velasquez defended her fellow judges in an interview with reporters during the 35th PMPC Awards for movies, stating that "the three were chosen to be at the judging table because of their individual expertise".