The Clash (season 5)
The fifth season of the Philippine television reality competition show, The Clash was broadcast by GMA Network. Both Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose remained as the hosts, but Ken Chan and Rita Daniela did not return, making it the first season not to include Journey hosts.[1] This is also the first season to air only once a week on Sundays.
| The Clash | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
 Title card | |
| Hosted by | |
| Judges | |
| Winner | Rex Baculfo |
| Runner-up | Arabelle dela Cruz |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| No. of episodes | 19 |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Original release | January 22 – May 28, 2023 |
| Season chronology | |
It premiered on January 22, 2023, on the network's Sunday Grande line up.[2][3][4] The season ended with a total of 19 episodes on May 28, 2023, having Rex Baculfo as the winner. It was replaced by Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis in its timeslot.
Online hosts
- Garrett Bolden[5]
- Anthony Rosaldo[6]
- Muriel Lomadilla[7] (also for The Clash 360 exclusives)[8]
- Lyra Micolob
- Thea Astley[5]
- Jennie Gabriel
Online auditions
The show opens online auditions on August 7, 2022, for singers aged 16 and above, after the third and fourth seasons.[9]
Top 30
The first five clashers in the Top 30 are announced on December 18, 2022, until the last five contestants on January 3, 2023.[10]
The 30 clashers were electronically paired to battle it out in a singing duel with the winner advancing to the next round.
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| Region | Name | Age | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Manila | Rex Baculfo | 27 | Caloocan |
| Lara Bernardo | 19 | Marikina | |
| Jef Fresco | 22 | Taguig | |
| Luna Gray | 28 | Quezon City | |
| Isaac Zamudio | 19 | Mandaluyong | |
| Luzon | Don Amuel | 23 | Batangas |
| Mark Avila | 28 | Naga City | |
| Liana Castillo | 16 | Laguna | |
| Zyrene Ciervo | 18 | Laguna | |
| Keith de Guzman | 21 | Pampanga | |
| Arabelle dela Cruz | 21 | Calamba | |
| Jean Drilon | 29 | Batangas | |
| Jamie Elise | 16 | Bulacan | |
| Allain Gatdula | 16 | Tarlac | |
| Jerome Granada | 28 | Tarlac | |
| Steph Ilagan | 16 | Laguna | |
| Carl Lasam | 24 | Tuguegarao City | |
| Kingly Miña | 22 | Cagayan | |
| Jemy Picardal | 26 | Pangasinan | |
| Jayvee Real | 28 | Batangas | |
| Mariel Reyesb | 22 | Legazpi | |
| Beverlyn Silva | 24 | Batangas | |
| Murline Uddin | 18 | Cavite | |
| Clar Wepingco | 17 | Cavite | |
| Visayas | Nash Casasª | 24 | Cebu |
| Pupa Dadivas | 22 | Capiz | |
| Mindanao | Kirby Bas | 25 | Agusan del Sur |
| Shynde Madrazo | 19 | Davao de Oro | |
| Jenievie Taan | 17 | Zamboanga Sibugay | |
| Jade Toston | 23 | Misamis Oriental | |
aNash Casas participated in The Clash Back in place of Kirby Bas.
bMariel Reyes was reinstated in the competition after beating out Mark Avila in The Clash Back on May 7, 2023.
Round 1: One on One
The randomizer electronically selects the Clashers who will face each other in The Clash Arena. After their performances, the Clash Panel members select who will advance to the next round. They need to get at least majority of the panel member's votes.
- Color key
| ✔ | Clash panel's choice |
| Clasher advanced to Top of the Clash | |
| Clasher lost the first round and was eliminated |
Episode 1 (January 22)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashUnangSalpukan[11]
The episode opens with season 4 winner Mariane Osabel performing Sia's "Unstoppable" with the Top 30 Clashers of Season 5, before joining the Clash Masters and the Clash Panel members where they sang "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back" by Shawn Mendes along with past winners: Golden Cañedo (season 1), Jeremiah Tiangco (season 2), and Jessica Villarubin (season 3).
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Allain Gatdula | Luzon | "Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo" | — | ✔ | — |
| Liana Castillo | Luzon | "Respect" | ✔ | — | ✔ | |
| 2 | Lara Bernardo | Metro Manila | "If I Ain't Got You" | — | ✔ | ✔ |
| Keith de Guzman | Luzon | "Araw Gabi” | ✔ | — | — | |
| 3 | Jef Fresco | Metro Manila | "Lately" | — | — | — |
| Mark Avila | Luzon | "Your Man" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Episode 2 (January 29)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashLabananNgPangarap[12]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Luna Gray | Metro Manila | "Sa'Yo" | ✔ | — | — |
| Jemy Picardal | Luzon | "Paano" | — | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 2 | Jade Toston | Mindanao | "Sana" | — | — | ✔ |
| Kirby Bas | Mindanao | "Buwan" | ✔ | ✔ | — | |
| 3 | Murline Uddin | Luzon | "Wag Ka Nang Umiyak" | — | — | — |
| Arabelle dela Cruz | Luzon | "Feeling Good" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Episode 3 (February 5)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashWalangUrungan[13]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Jerome Granada | Luzon | "Maghintay Ka Lamang" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Kingly Miña | Luzon | "When I Was Your Man" | — | — | — | |
| 2 | Pupa Dadivas | Visayas | "Unwell" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Steph Ilagan | Luzon | "You Are the Reason" | — | — | — | |
| 3 | Zyrene Ciervo | Luzon | "Sino Ang Baliw" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Jenievie Taan | Mindanao | "Lipad ng Pangarap" | — | — | — | |
Episode 4 (February 12)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashAgawanNgUpuan[14]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Jayvee Real | Luzon | "Ordinary People" | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| Don Amuel | Luzon | "Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita" | — | ✔ | — | |
| 2 | Mariel Reyes | Luzon | "Salamat" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Beverlyn Silva | Luzon | "Himala" | — | — | — | |
| 3 | Carl Lasam | Luzon | "Ikaw Nga" | — | — | — |
| Jamie Elise | Luzon | "Saan Darating ang Umaga?" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Episode 5 (February 19)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashHindiSusuko[15]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Rex Baculfo | Metro Manila | "Tayong Dalawa" | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Shynde Madrazo | Mindanao | "The Greatest Love of All" | — | — | ✔ | |
| 2 | Clar Wepingco | Luzon | "Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo" | — | — | — |
| Isaac Zamudio | Metro Manila | "At Ang Hirap" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 3 | Nash Casas | Visayas | "Ikaw Ay Ako" | ✔ | — | — |
| Jean Drilon | Luzon | "Always Remember Us This Way" | — | ✔ | ✔ | |
Round 2: Laban Kung Laban
The format of this round is a five-way battle where the randomizer selects the Clasher who will pick the other four singers to compose the group and perform for the judges' vote to advance to the Top 12.
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| Clasher advanced to Top of the Clash | |
| Clasher lost the second round and was eliminated | |
| NOTE: Italicized names are those electronically selected |
Episode 6 (February 26)
At the end of the first round, the randomizer selected Mark Avila to commence the second round. The last Clasher chosen by Avila then chose the first contestant of the group to perform first.
Episode hashtag: #TheClashUnangGulat[16]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arabelle dela Cruz | Luzon | "Tatsulok" | Advanced |
| 2 | Mark Avila | Luzon | "Akin Ka Na Lang" | Advanced |
| 3 | Pupa Dadivas | Visayas | "Kisapmata" | Eliminated |
| 4 | Kirby Bas | Mindanao | "Panalangin" | Advanced |
| 5 | Jean Drilon | Luzon | "Nosi Ba Lasi" | Advanced |
Episode 7 (March 5)
After the first battle, the randomizer selected two Clashers (Jayvee Real and Lara Bernardo) to take turns picking their sets of four clashers before switching their places to the opposite groups. Real volunteered his group to perform first while the last Clasher originally selected by Bernardo started the next battle.
Episode hashtag: #TheClashRambol[17]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jemy Picardal | Luzon | "Labo" | Advanced |
| 2 | Mariel Reyes | Luzon | "Pusong Ligaw" | Advanced |
| 3 | Zyrene Ciervo | Luzon | "Isang Linggong Pag-Ibig" | Advanced |
| 4 | Jayvee Real | Luzon | "Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin" | Eliminated |
| 5 | Rex Baculfo | Metro Manila | "How Did You Know" | Advanced |
Episode 8 (March 12)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashSurprise[18]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamie Elise | Luzon | "Anak" | Advanced |
| 2 | Jerome Granada | Luzon | "Diamante" | Advanced |
| 3 | Isaac Zamudio | Metro Manila | "Ako Muna" | Advanced |
| 4 | Liana Castillo | Luzon | "Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan" | Advanced |
| 5 | Lara Bernardo | Metro Manila | "Ngayon" | Eliminated |
Round 3: Pares Kontra Pares
In this round, the clashers were paired. Isaac Zamudio, who was the last to be safe from Round 2, was selected by the hosts to choose his partner from the remaining Clashers for a duet, while the selected partner each took turns to compose the pairs.
The last two remaining Clashers, who were not chosen to be paired, have the chance to steal another Clasher to be part of their duo. Italicized names are those who had a chance to steal.
Mark Avila chose to steal Jemy Picardal, while Jean Drilon chose to steal Arabelle dela Cruz. The initial duos of Picardal and dela Cruz, who were Isaac Zamudio and Liana Castillo, were eventually paired.
Below is the groupings selection.
| Pair no. | Clasher | Portmanteau |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac Zamudio1 | LiaSac |
Liana Castillo | ||
| 2 | Jerome Granada | Krome |
| Kirby Bas | ||
| 3 | Jemy Picardal | MaMy |
Mark Avila | ||
| 4 | Jamie Elise | JaMiel |
| Mariel Reyes | ||
| 5 | Zyrene Ciervo | ZyRex |
| Rex Baculfo | ||
| 6 | Jean Drilon | AraJean |
Arabelle dela Cruz |
1The Clasher was selected by the host.
For each set, a pair will be chosen electronically, who will in turn choose their opponent pair. After the performance, the Clash Panel will vote for a pair who will advance to the next round. For the losing pair, they will compete with each other in Matira ang Matibay round and only one will remain, still subject to 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 9 (March 19)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashParesKontraPares[19]
Non-competition performance: Sheryn Regis' "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw" by Jessica Villarubin and Hannah Precillas[20]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Kirby Bas Jerome Granada |
Mindanao Luzon |
"Bulag, Pipi at Bingi" | — | — | — |
| Rex Baculfo Zyrene Ciervo |
Metro Manila Luzon |
"Pagbigyang Muli" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 1.1 | Jerome Granada | Luzon | "Hanggang" | ✔ | ✔ | — |
| Kirby Bas | Mindanao | "Let Me Be The One" | — | — | ✔ | |
Episode 10 (March 26)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashKakampiOKalaban[21]
Non-competition performance: Bruno Mars and Miley Cyrus' "When I Was Your Man" and "Flowers" by Thea Astley and Bugoy Drilon[22]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Arabelle dela Cruz Jean Drilon |
Luzon Luzon |
"I Will Survive" | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| Mariel Reyes Jamie Elise |
Luzon Luzon |
"Ang Buhay Ko" | — | ✔ | — | |
| 1.1 | Jamie Elise | Luzon | "Maghihintay Ako" | — | — | — |
| Mariel Reyes | Luzon | "Di Na Natuto" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Episode 11 (April 2)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashBagongHamon[23]
Non-competition performance: Christian Bautista and Rachelle Ann Go's "Pag-Ibig na Kaya" by Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose[24]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Mark Avila Jemy Picardal |
Luzon Luzon |
"Careless Whisper" | — | — | — |
| Liana Castillo Isaac Zamudio |
Luzon Metro Manila |
"Dati" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 1.1 | Mark Avila | Luzon | "Dito Ka Lang" | ✔ | — | ✔ |
| Jemy Picardal | Luzon | "Ngayon at Kailanman" | — | ✔ | — | |
Round 4: 3-on-3
The group battles in this round involves the nine Clashers performing songs in groups of three. The Clash Panel selected three Clashers who took turns to pick their team members. Below is the groupings selection. Italicized names are those selected by the Clash Panel.
| Group no. | Clasher | Team name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Drilon | The Squad Goals |
| Liana Castillo | ||
| Rex Baculfo | ||
| 2 | Mariel Reyes | Forda Trio |
| Zyrene Ciervo | ||
| Jerome Granada | ||
| 3 | Mark Avila | Three-rrific |
| Isaac Zamudio | ||
| Arabelle dela Cruz |
In this round, the Clash Panel will pick the order of the group's performances. After the performances, the Clash Panel will pick the group who will advance to the next round. For the two losing groups, they were individually judged by their performances. The Clash Panel then selected three Clashers who will compete with each other in Matira ang Matibay round, with only two remaining and advancing to the next round.
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| ✔ | Clash panel's choice |
| Group 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 | |
Episode 12 (April 9)
Episode hashtag: #TheClash3On3[25]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Mark Avila Arabelle dela Cruz Isaac Zamudio |
Luzon Luzon Metro Manila |
"Ikaw Lamang/Sana Maulit Muli" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 2 | Mariel Reyes Jerome Granada Zyrene Ciervo |
Luzon Luzon Luzon |
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody/Gold" | — | — | — |
| 3 | Liana Castillo Rex Baculfo Jean Drilon |
Luzon Metro Manila Luzon |
"Turn the Beat Around/Last Dance" | — | — | — |
Matira ang Matibay
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Jean Drilon | Luzon | "Pag-Ibig Ko'y Pansinin" | Eliminated |
| 1.2 | Jerome Granada | Luzon | "Makita Kang Muli" | Advanced |
| 1.3 | Mariel Reyes | Luzon | "Alipin Ako" | Advanced |
Round 5: Isa Laban sa Lahat
This is the final round of the competition. Every week, after the performances, the judges will select the 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 where one will be safe, and the other eliminated.
| ✔ | 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 fifth round and was eliminated | |
| NOTE: Italicized names are those electronically selected |
Top 8
The randomizer selected one Casher. The remaining Clashers were given ten seconds to stand if they wish to challenge the chosen Clasher.
Episode 13 (April 16)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashIlabasAngTapang[26]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Mariel Reyes1 | Luzon | "One Night Only" | ✔ | — | — |
| Mark Avila | Luzon | "Kiss" | — | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 2 | Rex Baculfo | Metro Manila | "It's a Man's Man's Man's World" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Arabelle dela Cruz2 | Luzon | "Amakabogera" | — | — | — | |
1All the remaining clashers stood up, returning the choice to Mariel.
2All the remaining clashers stood up, returning the choice to Arabelle.
Matira ang Matibay
| Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | |||
| Mariel Reyes | Luzon | "Till My Hearthaches End" | — | — | — |
| Arabelle dela Cruz | Luzon | "Ang Huling El Bimbo" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Episode 14 (April 23)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashTumayoAngMatapang[27]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | ||||
| 1 | Isaac Zamudio1 | Metro Manila | "This Is the Moment" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Zyrene Ciervo | Luzon | "Nag-iisa Na Naman" | — | — | — | |
| 2 | Liana Castillo | Luzon | "A Song for You" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Jerome Granada | Luzon | "I Believe I Can Fly" | — | — | — | |
1All the remaining Clashers stood up, returning the choice to Isaac.
Matira ang Matibay
| Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | |||
| Jerome Granada | Luzon | "Lupa" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Zyrene Ciervo | Luzon | "Magda" | — | — | — |
Top 6
The Top 6 Clashers performed their songs as tribute to their personal singing idols. They were responsible in picking the order of their performances by draw lots.
The bottom two Clashers were announced and there were no Matira ang Matibay performances. Instead the bottom Clasher faced the wildcard Clasher on the next episode.
Episode 15 (April 30)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashMatiraAngMatibay[28]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac Zamudio | Metro Manila | "Di Lang Ikaw" | Bottom 2 |
| 2 | Arabelle dela Cruz | Luzon | "Home" | Safe |
| 3 | Mark Avila | Luzon | "That's Life" | Bottom 2 |
| 4 | Rex Baculfo | Metro Manila | "Dancing On My Own" | Safe |
| 5 | Liana Castillo | Luzon | "Don't Speak" | Safe |
| 6 | Jerome Granada | Luzon | "May Bukas Pa" | Safe |
The Clash Back
The eliminated Clashers of the Top 12 have the chance to return to the competition by being a wildcard and whoever advanced competed against Mark on the Matira ang Matibay round. Nash Casas, who was eliminated in the first round, participated in this challenge, in place of Kirby Bas.
Episode 16 (May 7)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashbackBattle[29]
Mark Avila was responsible for picking the order of performances.
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jemy Picardal | Luzon | "Paano" | Eliminated |
| 2 | Nash Casas | Visayas | "The Greatest Love of All" | Eliminated |
| 3 | Jamie Elise | Luzon | "Lipad ng Pangarap" | Eliminated |
| 4 | Jean Drilon | Luzon | "Always Remember Us This Way" | Eliminated |
| 5 | Mariel Reyes | Luzon | "Di Na Natuto" | Advanced |
| 6 | Zyrene Ciervo | Luzon | "Wag Ka Nang Umiyak" | Eliminated |
Matira ang Matibay
| Clasher | Region | Song | Clash panel choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | Ai-Ai | Lani | |||
| Mariel Reyes | Luzon | "Alipin Ako" | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Mark Avila | Luzon | "Balatkayo" | — | — | — |
Final Top 6
The Clashers were responsible for picking the order of their performances by draw lots.
Episode 17 (May 14)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashFighting[30]
Non-competition performance: The Black Eyed Peas' "I Gotta Feeling" by The Clash judges and the Top 6 clashers
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rex Baculfo | Metro Manila | "She Used To Be Mine" | Top 5 |
| 2 | Mariel Reyes | Luzon | "Purple Rain" | Top 5 |
| 3 | Liana Castillo | Luzon | "Always" | Top 5 |
| 4 | Arabelle dela Cruz | Luzon | "Vision of Love" | Top 5 |
| 5 | Jerome Granada | Luzon | "Ikaw Lamang" | Eliminated |
| 6 | Isaac Zamudio | Metro Manila | "Say Something" | Top 5 |
Top 5
The clashers were responsible for picking the order of their performances by draw lots.
Episode 18 (May 21)
Episode hashtag: #TheClashConcert[31]
Non-competition performance: Lady Gaga's "Million Reasons" and "The Edge of Glory" by Clash Masters and the Top 5 Clashers
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariel Reyes | Luzon | "What About Love/Alone" | Final 4 |
| 2 | Arabelle dela Cruz | Luzon | "Dangerous Woman/River" | Final 4 |
| 3 | Isaac Zamudio | Metro Manila | "Ikaw/Narito" | Eliminated |
| 4 | Liana Castillo | Luzon | "I (Who Have Nothing)/I Have Nothing" | Final 4 |
| 5 | Rex Baculfo | Metro Manila | "Writing's on the Wall/Believer" | Final 4 |
The Final Clash 2023
The Clashers performed in a pre-determined order. Only two Clashers advanced to the Ultimate Final Clash which determined this season's Grand Champion.
Episode 19 (May 28)
Episode hashtag: #TheFinalClash2023[32]
Non-competition performance: Jungkook's "Dreamers" and Jessie J's "Masterpiece" by Julie Anne San Jose and Jessica Sanchez featuring the final 4 clashers and The Clash alumni consisting of Garrett Bolden (season 1 finalist), runner-ups Thea Astley (season 2) and Vilmark Viray (season 4), as well as the respective winners, Jeremiah Tiangco (season 2), Jessica Villarubin (season 3), and Mariane Osabel (season 4).[33]
| Order | Clasher | Region | Song | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariel Reyes | Luzon | "Didn't We Almost Have It All" | Eliminated |
| 2 | Liana Castillo | Luzon | "One Day I'll Fly Away" | Eliminated |
| 3 | Rex Baculfo | Metro Manila | "Earth Song" | Advanced |
| 4 | Arabelle dela Cruz | Luzon | "The Impossible Dream" | Advanced |
The Final One-on-One
The song interpreted by the last two clashers is the original composition from Clash panelist Christian Bautista entitled "Oras Ko 'To" (It's My Time), arranged by the show's musical director, Marc Lopez.[34]
| Clasher | Region | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Rex Baculfo | Metro Manila | Winner |
| Arabelle dela Cruz | Luzon | Runner-up |
The season closed with Rex Baculfo performing his victory song once more, after being proclaimed as the winner.
Elimination chart
- Color key
| – | Contestant was safe |
| – | Contestant was saved by judges in Matira ang Matibay clash |
| – | Contestant was saved in the bottom group and did not perform in Matira ang Matibay clash |
| – | Contestant was eliminated |
| – | Contestant placed last and was in danger of elimination |
| – | Contestant performed in Clash Back but did not advance |
| – | Contestant did not perform in the episode |
| – | Contestant was proclaimed Runner-up |
| – | Contestant was proclaimed Winner |
| Top 12 | Pares Kontra Pares | 3-on-3 | Top 8 | Top 6 | Clash Back | Final Top 6 | Top 5 | The Final Clash |
The Final One-on-One | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date (2023) |
3/19 | 3/26 | 4/2 | 4/9 | 4/16 | 4/23 | 4/30 | 5/7 | 5/14 | 5/21 | 5/28 | |
| Rex Baculfo | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Winner | ||||
| Arabelle dela Cruz | Safe | Safe | Bottom 2 | Safe | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced | Runner-up | ||||
| Liana Castillo | Safe | Safe | Safe | Safe | Advanced | Advanced | Eliminated | Eliminated (The Final Clash) | ||||
| Mariel Reyes | Bottom 2 | Bottom 3 | Eliminated | Eliminated (week 1) |
Clash Back | Re-entered | Advanced | Advanced | Eliminated | Eliminated (The Final Clash) | ||
| Isaac Zamudio | Safe | Safe | Safe | Bottom 2 | Advanced | Eliminated | Eliminated (week 5) | |||||
| Jerome Granada | Bottom 2 | Bottom 3 | Bottom 2 | Safe | Eliminated | Eliminated (week 4) | ||||||
| Mark Avila | Bottom 2 | Safe | Safe | 6th | Eliminated | Eliminated (week 3) | ||||||
| Zyrene Ciervo | Safe | Safe | Eliminated | Clash Back | Eliminated | Not returned (week 3) | ||||||
| Jean Drilon | Safe | Eliminated | Eliminated (Round 4) |
Clash Back | Eliminated | Not returned (week 3) | ||||||
| Jemy Picardal | Eliminated | Eliminated (Round 3) |
Clash Back | Eliminated | Not returned (week 3) | |||||||
| Jamie Elise | Eliminated | Eliminated (Round 3) |
Clash Back | Eliminated | Not returned (week 3) | |||||||
| Kirby Bas | Eliminated | Eliminated (Round 3) | ||||||||||
Notable contestants
- Top 30
- Keith de Guzman was the daily winner in the third season of Tawag ng Tanghalan and recently competed in its sixth season. She also competed in the second seasons of Born to Be a Star and Idol Philippines.
- Jef Fresco first appeared in Protégé: The Battle for the Big Break as an auditionee. He was the regional contender in the sixth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan and recently participated in TiktoClock's dating segment Boy Romantiko,[35] where he won for serenading Zephanie.[36]
- The following Top 30 clashers have recently competed on Tawag ng Tanghalan:
- Luna Gray, whose birth name is Kimberly Rosal, was the regional contender for Metro Manila in the fourth quarter of the third season.
- Jade Toston was the regional contender for Mindanao in the second quarter of the third season.
- Murline Uddin was the regional contender in the sixth season.
- Don Amuel was the regional contender in the sixth season.
- Nash Casas was the regional contender in the first season.
- Beverlyn Silva was the regional contender representing Luzon in the second season of Tawag ng Tanghalan. She also competed in the second season of Idol Philippines where she was eliminated in the Do or Die Round.
- Carl Lasam appeared in the third season of Pilipinas Got Talent where Clash panelist Ai-Ai delas Alas was one of the judges.
- Clar Wepingco previously competed in Tawag ng Tanghalan Kids and returned in fourth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan as the defending champion before the COVID-19 pandemic before recently competing in the sixth season. She also competed in Eat Bulaga!'s Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion.
- Top 15
- Pupa Dadivas was the regional contender in the first season of Tawag ng Tanghalan. She recently competed for Miss Universe Philippines 2022 and finished in the Top 32.
- Jayvee Real previously competed in Sing Galing.
- Top 12
- Kirby Bas previously competed in Sing Galing.
- Jamie Elise competed in the second season of Born to Be a Star and appeared as a contestant in Wowowin.
- Jemy Picardal previously competed in the second season of Wish 107.5's online competition Wishcovery.
- Top 9
- Jean Drilon recently competed in Eat Bulaga!'s Bida Next and appeared on the show's quiz segment Kontrapelo: Sa Pula, Sa Puti and Wil Time Bigtime.
- Top 8
- Mark Avila was a member of apl.de.ap's team on the second season of The Voice of the Philippines where he was eliminated in the Battle rounds. He was also the defending champion in the fourth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan.
- The following clashers have recently competed on Tawag ng Tanghalan:
- Rex Baculfo was one of the defending champions in the fifth season.
- Arabelle dela Cruz was one of the Top 6 grand finalists in the second season.
- Jerome Granada was the daily winner in the fourth season.
- Mariel Reyes was one of the Quarter II semifinalists in the fifth season.
- Liana Castillo was one of the grand winners of Toppstar 2017. She recently competed in Eat Bulaga!'s competition segments, Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion and Hype Kang Bata Ka! 2018 where Clash Master Julie Anne San Jose was also a judge.
- Isaac Zamudio was part of Sarah Geronimo's team on the first season of The Voice Kids and was eliminated in the Battle round to Lyca Gairanod who eventually won the season. He was a participant of Eat Bulaga!'s Barangay Singing Idol. He also competed in the third season of Tawag ng Tanghalan as the daily winner and the fourth season as one of the quarter-finalists. He recently competed in the second season of Idol Philippines as one of the Top 20 contestants in the Solo Round.
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