The Clash (TV program)

The Clash is a Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Louie Ignacio, it was originally 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 on Sunday Grande sa Gabi line-up. Rayver Cruz and Julie Anne San Jose currently serve as the hosts.

The Clash
Season 7 title card
Genre	Reality competition
Directed by	Louie Ignacio
Presented by	Regine Velasquez (2018) Andre Paras (2018) Joyce Pring (2018) Rayver Cruz (since 2019) Julie Anne San Jose (since 2019) Ken Chan (2019–21) Rita Daniela (2019–21)
Judges	Lani Misalucha Christian Bautista Ai-Ai delas Alas Pops Fernandez (2020)
Theme music composer	Quest
Opening theme	"Mangarap Ka, Laban Pa" by Quest
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Tagalog
No. of seasons	7
No. of episodes	134 + 3 specials
Production
Executive producer	Maria Luisa Cadag
Camera setup	Multiple-camera setup
Running time	60 minutes
Production company	GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network	GMA Network
Release	July 7, 2018 (2018-07-07) – present

Premise

The Clash begins with 62 competitors known as "Clashers" which are paired in two, and the winner to take a seat in the 32-seat semi-finalists who qualify for the second round. A wild card contender from a pair of two is electronically selected from among previous losers in the first elimination round. The semi-finalists battle it out among themselves in pairs in the second round. The final winner receives an exclusive management contract from GMA Network, a brand new car, 1 million Philippine pesos and a house and lot.^[1]

Hosts

Hosts

Regine Velasquez

Rayver Cruz

Julie Anne San Jose

Clash masters

• Regine Velasquez (2018)^[2]
• Rayver Cruz (since 2019)^[3]
• Julie Anne San Jose (since 2019)^[4]

Clashmates / Journey hosts

• Andre Paras (2018)
• Joyce Pring (2018)
• Ken Chan (2019–21)^[4]
• Rita Daniela (2019–21)^[4]

Judges

Judges

Ai-Ai delas Alas

Christian Bautista

Pops Fernandez

• Lani Misalucha^[5]
• Christian Bautista^[6]
• Ai-Ai delas Alas^[7]
• Pops Fernandez (2020)^[8]

Seasons

The Clash seasons

Season	First released	Last released	Winner	Runner-up	Finalists
1	July 7, 2018 (2018-07-07)	September 30, 2018 (2018-09-30)	Golden Cañedo[9]	Jong Madaliday	Garrett Bolden Mirriam Manalo Josh Adornado
2	September 21, 2019 (2019-09-21)	December 15, 2019 (2019-12-15)	Jeremiah Tiangco[10]	Thea Astley	Nef Medina Jennifer Marravilla Antonette Tismo
3	October 3, 2020 (2020-10-03)	December 20, 2020 (2020-12-20)	Jessica Villarubin[11]	Jennie Gabriel	Renz Robosa Sheemee Buenaobra Fritzie Magpoc
4	October 2, 2021 (2021-10-02)[12]	December 19, 2021 (2021-12-19)	Mariane Osabel[13]	Vilmark Viray	Lovely Restituto Julia Serad Mauie Francisco
5	January 22, 2023 (2023-01-22)[14]	May 28, 2023 (2023-05-28)	Rex Baculfo[15]	Arabelle dela Cruz	Mariel Reyes Liana Castillo
6	September 14, 2024 (2024-09-14)[16]	December 14, 2024 (2024-12-14)	Naya Ambi[17]	Chloe Redondo	Angel D. Alfred Bogabil
7	June 8, 2025 (2025-06-08)[18]	—

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in Television Homes, the season five premiere of The Clash earned a 12.4% rating. The season six premiere scored a 10.6% rating.^[19] The season six finale achieved an 11.9% rating.^[20]

Accolades

Accolades received by The Clash

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2019	33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Talent Search Program	The Clash	Won	[21]
		Best Talent Search Program Host	Regine Velasquez	Nominated
2021	34th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Talent Search Program	The Clash	Won	[22]
		Best Talent Search Program Host	Julie Anne San Jose Rayver Cruz	Nominated
2023	35th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Talent Search Program	The Clash	Won	[23]
		Best Talent Search Program Host	Julie Anne San Jose Rayver Cruz	Won
2025	36th PMPC Star Awards for Television		Rayver Cruz Julie Anne San Jose	Pending	[24]