Philippine Idol

Philippine Idol (2006)

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Philippine Idol is the first version of the Idol series in the Philippines, the 35th country in the world to air a local Idol adaptation and the sixth in Asia. The franchise was first awarded by FremantleMedia, 19 Entertainment and CKX, Inc. to ABC Development Corporation (ABC now TV5) in 2006 and then to GMA Network in 2008. Just like the premise of original show Pop Idol, Philippine Idol aims to find the best singer in the country who can be defined as the "national" singer. Local television personality Ryan Agoncillo hosted the program. Ryan Cayabyab (musical composer), Pilita Corrales (singer, known as Asia's Queen of Songs) and Francis Magalona (rapper and producer) were also judges of the show. Agoncillo, Corrales and Magalona auditioned to be part of the program, while Cayabyab was chosen by the program's producers.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E34FinaleDec 10, 2006
S01E01Episode 1Jul 30, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Philippine Idol premiere?

Philippine Idol premiered on March 5, 2006.

Who were the hosts of Philippine Idol?

Philippine Idol was hosted by Ryan Agoncillo and Raymond Gutierrez.

Who were the judges on Philippine Idol?

The judges on Philippine Idol were Ryan Cayabyab, Pilita Corrales, and Francis Magalona.

How many contestants participated in the first season of Philippine Idol?

The first season of Philippine Idol featured 60 contestants.

Who was the winner of Philippine Idol?

The winner of Philippine Idol was Mau Marcelo.

What was the prize for winning Philippine Idol?

The prize for winning Philippine Idol was a recording contract and a cash prize of 1 million pesos.

How many episodes were there in the first season of Philippine Idol?

The first season of Philippine Idol consisted of 21 episodes.

Who were the finalists in the first season of Philippine Idol?

The finalists in the first season of Philippine Idol were Gian Magdangal, Jan Nieto, Mau Marcelo, and Miguel Mendoza.

Did Philippine Idol have a live audience during the performances?

Yes, Philippine Idol had a live audience during the performances.

Were there any guest performers on Philippine Idol?

Yes, Philippine Idol featured guest performances by various Filipino artists.

Were there any themed weeks on Philippine Idol?

Yes, Philippine Idol had themed weeks where contestants performed songs based on a specific genre or artist.

Did Philippine Idol have a wildcard round?

Yes, Philippine Idol had a wildcard round where eliminated contestants were given a chance to return to the competition.

Who were the mentors on Philippine Idol?

The mentors on Philippine Idol were Jaya and Ogie Alcasid.

Did Philippine Idol have a results show?

Yes, Philippine Idol had a results show where the contestant with the lowest votes was eliminated.

What was the voting process on Philippine Idol?

Viewers could vote for their favorite contestants through SMS or phone calls.

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