Idol Kids Philippines
| Idol Kids Philippines | |
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| Genre | Reality competition |
| Created by | Simon Fuller |
| Based on | Pop Idol |
| Written by | Aol Rivera |
| Directed by | Joane Laygo |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
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| Producer | Olivia M. Zarate |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 45–60 minutes |
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| Network | Kapamilya Channel[a] |
| Release | June 28, 2025 – present |
Idol Kids Philippines is a Philippine television interactive reality competition show broadcast by Kapamilya Channel.[1][2] Created and developed by FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment, the program is a franchise of Pop Idol created by British entertainment executive Simon Fuller, the show is the spin-off of Idol Philippines. It was hosted by Robi Domingo and Jolina Magdangal, with Regine Velasquez, Gary Valenciano, Angeline Quinto and Juan Karlos served as the judges.
Overview
Development
On March 13, 2025, it was announced that ABS-CBN will broadcast the spin-off of Idol franchise in the Philippines after 3 years of the second season of the main franchise.
Broadcast
The show airs on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z at 7:15pm with a delayed telecast on TV5 on 8:00 pm on Saturdays and 8:15pm on Sundays. It also airs on Kapamilya Online Live and streams on the show's official channels and pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Prizes
Prizes are yet to be determined.
Judges and host
Robi Domingo, who hosted the second season of the main season, reprised his role for the spin-off series, and was joined by former Pinoy Idol judge Jolina Magdangal. Both had previously worked in the finale of the fifth season of The Voice Kids.[3][4][5]
Regine Velasquez and Gary Valenciano, who judged the second season of the main season, reprised their roles as judges of the kids version, and they were joined by Angeline Quinto and Juan Karlos.[6][7][8] With Velasquez returning from the franchise, she becomes the only judge to have served for both main seasons and the kids season.
Companion online show
An online show airs named Idol Kids Philippines Spotlight together with the main program on Idol Philippines' Facebook and YouTube accounts; it is hosted by former contestant Shanaia Gomez and Emilio Daez.[1]
Competition summary
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| Top 8 contestants | ||||
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| Matteo Liam delos Ama | Yanyan Atienza | John Gabriel Balasabas | Kleid Cojuangco | Natalie Javier |
| Prince Luna | Rifa Amatonding | Alexa Mendoza | ||
Auditions
The initial auditions for the season opened on March 27, 2025, for Idol hopefuls aged 6 to 13 years old.[9] To advance and receive a golden ticket to the next round, an auditionee needed to receive at least three "yes" votes from the judges.
| Episode(s) | Air Date | Golden tickets | Ref |
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| 1 | June 28, 2025 | 4 | |
| 2 | June 29, 2025 | 4 | |
| 3 | July 5, 2025 | ||
| 4 | July 6, 2025 | ||
| 5 | July 12, 2025 | ||
| 6 | July 13, 2025 | ||
| Total no. of contestants | 8 | ||
| Episode(s) | Order | Name | Age | Hometown | Song | Judges' Votes | Results | |||
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| Quinto | Valenciano | Velasquez | Labajo | |||||||
| Episode 1 (June 28, 2025) |
1 | Matteo Liam delos Ama | 7 | Sta. Cruz, Laguna | "Buwan" – Juan Karlos | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Advanced |
| 2 | Ascher Belen | 10 | Makati City | "Chinito" – Yeng Constantino | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | Eliminated | |
| 3 | Cian Kate "Yanyan" Atienza | 12 | Bacoor, Cavite | "'Till My Heartaches End" – Ella Mae Saison | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Advanced | |
| 4 | John Gabriel Balasabas | 7 | Parañaque City | "Kumusta Ka Aking Mahal" – Freddie Aguilar | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Advanced | |
| 5 | Kleid Cojuangco | 12 | Las Piñas City | "Ako Naman Muna" – Angela Ken | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Advanced | |
| Episode 2 (June 29, 2025) |
1 | Natalie Javier | 6 | Dasmariñas, Cavite | "Babalik Sa'yo" – Moira dela Torre | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Advanced |
| 2 | Prince Luna | 12 | San Nicolas, Pangasinan | "Ikaw Lang" – Nobita | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ | ✔ | Advanced | |
| 3 | Nashrifa "Rifa" Amatonding | 8 | Dasmariñas, Cavite | "Salamat Salamat Musika" – Nanette Inventor | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Advanced | |
| 4 | Kiefer Viray | 7 | Binmaley, Pangasinan | "May Bukas Pa" – Rico J. Puno | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | Eliminated | |
| 5 | Alexa Mendoza | 9 | Calamba City, Laguna | "Nosi Ba Lasi" – Sampaguita | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Advanced | |
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Contenders who appeared on other media
- Advanced to Idol City
- Nashrifa "Rifa" Amatonding is a cast member of the 2024 revival of Goin' Bulilit.
- Alexa Mendoza joined the sixth season of The Voice Kids, but no coaches turned for her.
Notes
- ^ The show also aired on A2Z and TV5 and online via Kapamilya Online Live on Facebook and YouTube. It is also available on-demand via iWantTFC and internationally via The Filipino Channel.
References
- ^ a b "First 'Idol Kids Philippines' unveils judges, hosts". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ "First-ever 'Idol Kids Philippines' kicks off with a powerhouse lineup of judges - LionhearTV". June 13, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer. "Robi Domingo, Jolina Magdangal to host 'Idol Kids Philippines'". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ "Robi Domingo's proven track record promises success for 'Idol Kids Philippines' despite criticism - LionhearTV". May 22, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ "Jolina Magdangal's Full Circle Moment: From 'Pinoy Idol' Judge to 'Idol Kids Philippines' Host - LionhearTV". May 27, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Pasajol, Anne (May 27, 2025). "Angeline Quinto, JK Labajo introduced as new 'Idol Kids Philippines' judges". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Regis, Ralph (May 29, 2025). "New Judges Revealed For First-Ever 'Idol Kids Philippines'". billboardphilippines.com. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Fernando, Jefferson (June 28, 2025). "Idol Kids judges bring heart and humor". Daily Tribune. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
- ^ Idol Philippines (March 27, 2025). Simula na ang paghahanap para sa kauna-unahang Idol Kids Philippines!. Retrieved June 28, 2025 – via YouTube.