The Clash (season 1)
The first season of the Philippine television reality competition show, "The Clash" was broadcast by GMA Network. 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 Sunday Grande sa Gabi line up replacing "Celebrity Bluff" and "Lip Sync Battle Philippines" in their respective timeslot. The judges composed of Ai-Ai delas Alas, Lani Misalucha and Christian Bautista. The season concluded on September 30, 2018 with a total of 26 episodes. Golden Cañedo was declared as the winner. It was replaced  by "Daddy's Gurl" and "Studio 7" in its timeslot. Auditions. Auditions took place in the following cities: After the city auditions, "The Clash" also gave the hopefuls an alternative way to audition via online. Top 62. The top 62 clashers were selected by respected personalities from the music industry including songwriter Vehnee Saturno; songwriter, music producer, and South Border lead singer Jay Durias; and TV director Bert de Leon. The 62 clashers (competitors) were electronically paired to battle it out in a singing duel with the winner advancing to the next round. The losers were temporarily eliminated in the  first round until two of them were electronically selected to return for a breakout as wild card contender in the single seat remaining out of the 32 seats that qualify for round two. Jong Madaliday was reinstated in the competition after beating out Kyryll Ugdiman in "The Clash Back" on September 23, 2018. Round 1: "One on One". The randomizer electronically select the clashers that will face each other in the clash arena. After their performance, the clash panel selects who will advance to the next round. They need to get at least majority of the panels votes. Episode 1  (July 7). The episode opens with a production number from the top 62 clashers singing "We Will Rock You". Episode hashtag: #TheFirstClash Episode 2 (July 8). Episode hashtag: #TheClashOneOnOne Episode 3 (July 14). Episode hashtag: #TopOfTheClash Episode 4 (July 15). Episode hashtag: #TheClashTapatan Episode 5 (July 21). Episode hashtag: #TheClashTanggalan Episode 6 (July 22). Episode hashtag: #ClasherVsClasher Episode 7 (July 28). Episode hashtag: #TheClashBiritan Episode 8 (July 29). Episode hashtag: #TheClashFinalSeats Wild card. The wild card clashers, a pair of two, were selected by the judges among the losers in the first round. The chosen pair were Ron Michael Tumaneng  and Angela Noveno, both from episode 6. Round 2: "Laban Kung Laban". The randomizer electronically select one clasher that will choose his/her opponent per round. Meanwhile, the chosen opponent decides who to sing first. After their performance, the clash panel selects who will advance to the next round and will stay on top of the clash. They need to get at least majority of the panels votes. Episode 9 (August 4). The episode is where the wild card contending pair battled for the last seat remaining of the 32-seat semi-finalists group of competitors. Episode hashtag: #TheClashLabanKungLaban Non -competition performance: Top 32 clashers with Regine Velasquez singing "The Clash" themesong "Mangarap Ka, Laban Pa" by Quest. Episode 10 (August 5). Episode hashtag: #TheClashAngHamon Episode 11 (August 11). Episode hashtag: #TheClashSagupaan Episode 12 (August 12). Episode hashtag: #TheClashBakbakan The clasher was selected by the host. Round 3: "Pares Kontra Pares". In this round, the clashers were paired. The randomizer select one clasher that will choose his/her partner for a duet. Below is the groupings selection. "Italicized names" are those electronically selected. For each set, a pair will be chosen electronically that will choose their opponent pair. After the  performance, the clash panel will vote for a pair that will advance on the next round. For the losing pair, they will compete on each other in Matira ang Matibay round and only one will remain, still subject for the votes of the clash panel. Episode 13 (August 18). Episode hashtag: #TheClashParesKontraPares Non-competition performance: "Walang Hanggan" by Regine Velasquez and Quest Episode 14 (August 19). Episode hashtag: #TheClashKakampiKalaban Non-competition performance: "Sirena" by Lani Misalucha and Gloc-9 Episode 15 (August 25). Episode hashtag: #TheClashDuetoDuelo Non-competition performance: "Hayaan Mo Sila" by Ex Battalion and "Walang Pinipili" by Ai-Ai  delas Alas and Ex Battalion Episode 16 (August 26). Episode hashtag: #TheClashRoadTo12 Non-competition performance: "Kapit" and "Rainbow" by Christian Bautista and Jay Durias Round 4: "Isa Laban sa Lahat". This is the final round of the competition. Every week, after the performances, the judges will select their top clashers (number depends on every episode) who will stay on the competition while the bottom two clashers will face-off on Matira ang Matibay round on which one clasher will be safe while the other will be eliminated. Top 12. The randomizer selected a clasher who will pick a set of  clashers that will perform on the episode. Each clasher will pick an envelope to determine their order. The songs performed on this week are called "Awit ng Buhay" of the clashers. Episode 17 (September 1). Episode hashtag: #TheClashRound4 Non-competition performance: "" by Regine Velasquez and "Puso" by Top 12 Clashers Episode 18 (September 2). Episode hashtag: #TheClashBagongLaban Top 10. Jong Madaliday was absent on this week due to health reasons. In this case, he will automatically be sent to the Bottom 2 next week prior to the rules of the show. The songs performed on this week are "Dedication" songs  of the clashers to someone. Episode 19 (September 8). Episode hashtag: #TheClashTopTen Non-competition performance: "Royals" and "R.E.S.P.E.C.T" by Top 10 Clashers and Lani Misalucha Episode 20 (September 9). Episode hashtag: #TheClashBattleToEight Matira ang Matibay. This Matira ang Matibay clash was aired on Episode 21. Top 8. This week is a one-on-one battle. The randomizer selects two clashers and the clash master asks the seated clashers who wants to battle the clashers standing. They are given 15 seconds and if more than one stands, the electronically selected clasher will select whom he/she wants to fight. In each  order, only one will be safe while the other will become bottom two and will battle on Matira ang Matibay round. Episode 21 (September 15). Episode hashtag: #TheClashMatindingLaban Episode 22 (September 16). Episode hashtag: #TheClashTumayoAngMatapang Non-competition performance: "Liwanag Sa Dilim (Kaya mo 'to)" by Christian Bautista and Top 7 Top 6. At the end of episode 22, each clash panel randomly pick two clashers that they will mentor and choose their songs to sing. They are also responsible in picking the order of performance by draw lots. There is no "Matira ang Matibay" clash on this round instead the  bottom clasher will battle the wildcard clasher on the next episode. Episode 23 (September 22). Episode hashtag: #TheClashPasabog The Clash Back. Six clashers who were eliminated on Round 4 has the chance to return to the competition by being a wildcard. One of them competes to Kyryll Ugdiman on "Matira ang Matibay" clash. The safe clashers are responsible in picking the order of wildcard performance by draw lots. Episode 24 (September 23). Episode hashtag: #ClashBack Final Top 6. Episode 25 (September 29). Episode hashtag: #TheClashMatiraAngMatibay Section::::"The Final Clash 2018". The randomizer selects one clasher to perform first then she choose  who to sing next and so on. Only two clashers will advance to the Ultimate Final Clash to determine the grand champion of this season. The winner will be respectively given by Lilybeth Rasonable and Senator Cynthia Villar. Episode 26 (September 30). Episode hashtag: #TheFinalClash Non-competition performance: "A Million Dreams" and "Rewrite the Stars" by Top 12 Clashers, Clash panel and Clash master Special award: 2018 Most Loved Clasher: Esterlina Olmedo Section::::"The Clash of 2018: Ang Concert Para sa Lahat". Is a 2-part graduation concert special of the program that aired on October 6 and 7, 2018. Part  1 (October 6). Episode hashtag: #TheClashConcert Part 2 (October 7). Episode hashtag: #TheClashOf2018