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:
Audition datesVenuesCity
February 17, 2018Gaisano Island Mall Mactan CebuCebu City
February 24, 2018Sunshine ParkBaguio City
March 10, 2018The Annex, Event Center SM City DavaoDavao City
March 17, 2018Sky Dome, SM City North EdsaQuezon City

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 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.
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aJong 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.
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Clash panel's choice
Clasher advanced to Top of the Clash
Clasher lost the first round and was eliminated

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.
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Clash panel's choice
Clasher was safe
Clasher lost the second round and was eliminated
NOTE: Italicized names are those electronically selected

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
1The clasher was selected by the host.

Round 3: ''Pares Kontra Pares''

On this round, the clashers are 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.
Pair no.ClasherPortmanteauTeam name
1Jasmine FitzgeraldJasMirTeam Power Divas
1Mirriam ManaloJasMirTeam Power Divas
2Mika GorospeGoldMikTeam Sweet 16
2Golden CañedoGoldMikTeam Sweet 16
3Esterlina OlmedoJoshTerlinaTeam Maghahamon
3Josh AdornadoJoshTerlinaTeam Maghahamon
4Kyryll UgdimanJoRyllTeam Millennial Represent
4Jong MadalidayJoRyllTeam Millennial Represent
5Charline FielCharThonyTeam Ligawin
5Anthony RosaldoCharThonyTeam Ligawin
6Psalms DavidPsalmNielleTeam Puso
6Danielle OzaragaPsalmNielleTeam Puso
7Garrett BoldenLyRettTeam Gara
7Lyra MicolobLyRettTeam Gara
8Melbelline CaluagChemEllineTeam Connected
8Chemp RañaChemEllineTeam Connected

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.
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Clash panel's choice
Pair was safe
Clasher was selected by the judges after the Matira ang Matibay performance of the losing pair
Clasher lost the third round and was eliminated
NOTE: Italicized names are those pair electronically selected

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 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.
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Clash panel's choice
Clasher was safe and stays on the competition
Clasher was selected by the judges after the Matira ang Matibay performance
Clasher lost the fourth round and was eliminated
NOTE: Italicized names are those electronically selected

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: "Lipad" by Regine Velasquez and "Puso" by [|Top 12 Clashers]
OrderClasherRegionSongResults
1Melbelline CaluagLuzon"Bituing Walang Ningning"Bottom 2
2Lyra MicolobMindanao"Probinsyana"Safe
3Mirriam ManaloLuzon"Tila"Safe
4Anthony RosaldoMetro Manila"Sa Ugoy ng Duyan"Bottom 2
5Kyryll UgdimanVisayas"Ang Buhay Ko"Safe
6Golden CañedoVisayas"Habang May Buhay"Safe
Matira ang Matibay

Episode 18 (September 2)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashBagongLaban
OrderClasherRegionSongResults
1Jong MadalidayMindanao"Bawal na Gamot"Safe
2Garrett BoldenLuzon"Tagpuan"Safe
3Danielle OzaragaVisayas"Patuloy ang Pangrarap"Bottom 2
4Josh AdornadoMindanao"Himala"Safe
5Esterlina OlmedoVisayas"Ako Ang Nagwagi"Safe
6Mika GorospeInternational"Pangarap na Bituin"Bottom 2
Matira ang Matibay

Top 10

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
NOTE: Jong Madaliday was absent on this week because he has chicken pox. In this case, he will be part of the bottom 2 next week according to the rules of the show. If he fails to be present, he will be eliminated by default.
OrderClasherRegionSongDedicated toResults
1Anthony RosaldoMetro Manila"Titanium"his supportersSafe
2Danielle OzaragaVisayas"Wind Beneath My Wings"her fatherBottom 2
3Kyryll UgdimanVisayas"Thank You for Loving Me"her fatherBottom 2
4Garrett BoldenLuzon"Lay Me Down"his bestfriendSafe
Matira ang Matibay

Episode 20 (September 9)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashBattleToEight
OrderClasherRegionSongDedicated toResults
1Mirriam ManaloLuzon"Listen"people who let her downSafe
2Golden CañedoVisayas"Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?"her cousinSafe
3Josh AdornadoMindanao"Kahit Isang Saglit"his grandmotherSafe
4Lyra MicolobVisayas"Get Here"her fatherBottom 2
5Esterlina OlmedoVisayas"Alone"her familySafe
N/AJong MadalidayMindanaoBottom 2 Bottom 2 Bottom 2
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
OrderClasherRegionSongResults
1Kyryll UgdimanVisayas"Say Something"Safe
1Golden CañedoVisayas"Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas"Bottom 2
2Josh AdornadoMindanao"I Believe I Can Fly"Safe
2Lyra MicolobMindanao"Try It on My Own"Bottom 2
Matira ang Matibay

Episode 22 (September 16)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashTumayoAngMatapang
Non-competition performance: "Liwanag Sa Dilim" by Christian Bautista and Top 7
OrderClasherRegionSongResults
1Garrett BoldenLuzon"Angels Brought Me Here"Safe
1Mirriam ManaloLuzon"I Believe"Bottom 2
2Anthony RosaldoMetro Manila"The Climb"Safe
2Esterlina OlmedoVisayas"Through The Fire"Bottom 2
Matira ang Matibay

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
OrderClasherRegionClash panel mentorSongResults
1Mirriam ManaloLuzonLani Misalucha"Somewhere Over the Rainbow"Safe
2Garrett BoldenLuzonChristian Bautista"One Last Cry"Safe
3Anthony RosaldoMetro ManilaLani Misalucha"Sana Maulit Muli"Safe
4Kyryll UgdimanVisayasAi-Ai delas Alas"Two Less Lonely People in the World"Bottom 2
5Josh AdornadoMindanaoAi-Ai delas Alas"Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin"Safe
6Golden CañedoVisayasChristian Bautista"Hero"Bottom 2

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
OrderClasherRegionSongResults
1Lyra MicolobMindanao"What's Up?"Eliminated
2Mika GorospeInternational"Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing"Eliminated
3Melbelline CaluagLuzon"Narito"Eliminated
4Esterlina OlmedoVisayas"Bakit Ako Mahihiya"Eliminated
5Danielle OzaragaVisayas"Anak"Eliminated
6Jong MadalidayMindanao"Love Yourself"Advanced
Matira ang Matibay

Final Top 6

Episode 25 (September 29)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashMatiraAngPinakamatibay
OrderClasherRegionSongResults
1Garrett BoldenLuzon"If Ever You're in My Arms Again"Safe
2Josh AdornadoMindanao"Just Once"Safe
3Jong MadalidayMindanao"You're All I Need"Bottom 2
4Anthony RosaldoMetro Manila""Bottom 2
5Mirriam ManaloLuzon"The Greatest Love of All"Safe
6Golden CañedoVisayas"Hanggang"Safe
Matira ang Matibay

''The Final Clash''

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: "" and "Rewrite the Stars" by Top 12 Clashers, Clash panel and Clash master
Special award:
2018 Most Loved Clasher: Esterlina Olmedo
OrderClasherRegionSongResults
1Mirriam ManaloLuzon"Climb Ev'ry Mountain"Eliminated
2Garrett BoldenLuzon"All of Me"Eliminated
3Jong MadalidayMindanao"Jealous"Advanced
4Golden CañedoVisayas"Ngayon"Advanced
5Josh AdornadoMindanao"How Am I Supposed to Live Without You"Eliminated

Ultimate Final Clash

ClasherRegionSongResult
Jong MadalidayMindanao"Roses"Runner-up
Golden CañedoVisayas"Ikaw Ang Aking Pangarap"Winner

Elimination chart

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''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
OrderPerformersSong
1Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha and Christian Bautista"The Climb"
2Top 12 Clashers"Carry On"/"We Are Young"
3Mirriam Manalo"Bridge over Troubled Water"
3Garrett Bolden"It Will Rain"
3Josh Adornado"Too Good at Goodbyes"
3Jong Madaliday"Rude"
3Golden Cañedo"Ikaw"
4Kyline Alcantara and Jeric Gonzales"Perfect"
4Jong Madaliday and Kyryll Ugdiman"Love the Way You Lie "
4Josh Adornado and Esterlina Olmedo"How Do You Keep the Music Playing?"
4Garrett Bolden and Lyra Micolob"If I Ain't Got You"
5Lani Misalucha and Regine Velasquez-Alcasid"Tila"/"Tuwing Umuulan"

Part 2 (October 7)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashOf2018
OrderPerformersSong
1Ai-Ai delas Alas with Donita Nose and Super Tekla"Waiting For Tonight"/"Amor, Amor, Amor"
2Muriel Lomadilla, Jasmine Fitzgerald, Esterlina Olmedo and Aegis"Basang-basa sa Ulan"
2Noel Eneria, Henry Abode and Aegis"Luha"
2All"Halik"
3Golden Cañedo, Melbelline Caluag, Princess Culala"On the Wings of Love"
3Julie Anne San Jose"Shine"
3Mika Gorospe, Danielle Ozaraga, Mirriam Manalo"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
3All"In Your Eyes"
4Christian Bautista and The Crush"Fix You"/"A Sky Full of Stars"
4The Crush "Viva la Vida"
5Lani Misalucha, Kyryll Ugdiman, Mika Gorospe, Mirriam Manalo, Lyra Micolob"One Moment in Time"
5Christian Bautista, Jong Madaliday, Josh Adornado, Garrett Bolden, Anthony Rosaldo"This Is the Moment"
5Regine Velasquez, Melbelline Caluag, Danielle Ozaraga, Golden Cañedo, Esterlina Olmedo"A Moment Like This"