Idol Kids Philippines

Idol Kids Philippines
Official poster
GenreReality competition
Created bySimon Fuller
Based onPop Idol
Written byAol Rivera
Directed byJoane Laygo
Presented by
Judges
Theme music composer
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
ProducerOlivia M. Zarate
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time45–60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkKapamilya Channel[a]
ReleaseJune 28, 2025 (2025-06-28) –
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 at 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

Judges and host of Idol Kids Philippines
Angeline Quinto
Gary Valenciano
Regine Velasquez
Jolina Magdangal
Robi Domingo

Robi Domingo, who hosted the season season of the main show, 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

Color key

  Winner
  Runner-up
  2nd Runner-up
  Eliminated in the Live Shows
  Eliminated in the TBA
  Eliminated in the Semifinals
  Eliminated in the Midrounds
Top 67 contestants
Matteo Liam delos Ama Yanyan Atienza John Gabriel Balasabas Kleid Cojuangco Natalie Javier
Prince Luna Rifa Amatonding Alexa Mendoza Marvian Aera Malabanan John Paul Miguel Ramusu Nabong
Kara Gabriel Lopez Yassi Abaya Estrera Kai Capiral Monique Naga Uzzia Benedicto
Sean Lorenz Bernardez Aleina Gabrielli Magbuhatan Alexis Dela Cruz Francheska Paula Cape Ethan Caspe
Julia Rinoah Francisco Sofie Marco Jenard Cuestas Safhia Legaspi Dani Espina
Marcio Cano Khasy Moreno Divine Damos Belle Almasin Johnny Morris
Quinn Holmes Kiel Colonel Abatar Dakdak Kiko Valenzuela Andrea Flores
Kian Vicente Sofia Andrea Pacencia Miggy Agulay Keisha Auron Alex Patricio
Ayen Manzano Aleia Payunan MJ Alcano Arwen Delfin Gianna Salva
Theon Noyales Samantha Braga Fatima Sala Jay-R Cayago
Rain Vinegas Katherine Rillones Zian Visitacion Dexter Salvacion Sayen Silva
Rain Sally Enero Billy Luntayao Zoe Aguilar Meerah Respicio Marchelle Mercado
Leisah Baconga Jirah Giganto Jewel Arintoc Chloe Nathalie Simborio Bella Alodia
Jinwen Sumanda Cataleya Cruz Samantha Romando

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. The first audition episode was aired on June 28, 2025, with the final audition episode being aired on August 17, 2025. 67 Hopefuls advanced to the next round.

Ogie Alcasid, one of the judges of the Pinoy Idol alongside Jolina Magdangal, made a cameo appearance during the auditions.

Summary of the auditions for Idol Kids Philippines
Episode(s) Air Date Golden tickets Ref
1 June 28, 2025 4 [10]
2 June 29, 2025 4 [11]
3 July 5, 2025 4
4 July 6, 2025 4
5 July 12, 2025 3
6 July 13, 2025 3
7 July 19, 2025 5
8 July 20, 2025 5 [12]
9 July 26, 2025 4
10 July 27, 2025 3
11 August 2, 2025 3
12 August 3, 2025 5
13 August 9, 2025 4
14 August 10, 2025 4
15 August 16, 2025 4
16 August 17, 2025 8
Total no. of contestants 68


Audition details of Idol Kids Philippines
Episode(s) Order Name Age Hometown Song Judges' Votes Results
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" – – 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
Episode 3
(July 5, 2025) 		1 Marvian Aera Malabanan 11 Bulacan "Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay" – Ben&Ben ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 John Paul Miguel Ramusu Nabong 11 Claveria, Misamis Oriental "Problemang Puso" – Jude Michael ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ Advanced
3 Deion Luis Ang 11 Tondo, Manila "Iingatan Ka" – Carol Banawa ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
4 Kara Gabriel Lopez 9 Quezon City "Torete" – Moonstar88 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
5 Yassi Abaya Estrera 11 Lupon, Davao Oriental "Himig ng Pag-ibig" – Asin ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
Episode 4
(July 6, 2025) 		1 Kai Capiral 7 Pasay City "Liwanag sa Dilim" –- Rivermaya ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Monique Naga 10 Camalig, Albay "Kisapmata" – Rivermaya ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
3 Kurt Nathaniel B. Lizardo 6 Tanauan City, Batangas "Nosi Ba Lasi" – Sampaguita ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ Eliminated
4 Uzzia Benedicto 12 Batangas "Di Na Muli" – Janine Teñoso ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ Advanced
5 Sean Lorenz Bernardez 12 Navotas City " Rise Up" – Andra Day ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
Episode 5
(July 12, 2025) 		1 Aleina Gabrielli Magbuhatan 7 Batangas City "Salamat, Salamat Musika" – Nanette Inventor ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Allana Halferty 10 Calamba, Laguna "Can't Help Falling In Love" – Elvis Presley ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Eliminated
3 MJ 6 Laguna "You Are Not Alone" – Michael Jackson ✘ ✘ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
4 Alexis Dela Cruz 10 Pasay City "At Ang Hirap" – Angeline Quinto ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
5 Francheska Paula Cape 12 Negros Occidental "Follow Your Dream" – Sheryn Regis ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
Episode 6
(July 13, 2025) 		1 Ethan Caspe 9 Antipolo City "Dilaw" – Maki ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Julia Rinoah Francisco 8 Bacoor, Cavite "Next in Line" – After Image ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
3 Jared Denz Gabriel Limboy 8 Sta. Maria, Bulacan "Sana" – Jolina Magdangal ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘ Eliminated
4 Yarrah Isabel S.Ledesma 12 Bacolod City "Akin Ka Na Lang" – Morisette ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
5 Sofie Marco 10 Cainta, Rizal "Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo" – Yano ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
Episode 7
(July 19, 2025) 		1 Jenard Cuestas 12 Caloocan City "Simpleng Tulad Mo" – Daniel Padilla ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Safhia Legaspi 10 Tagbilaran City, Bohol "My Love Will See You Through" – Marco Sison ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
3 Danires Jilian "Dani" Espina 11 Lipa City, Batangas "Sundo" – Imago ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ Advanced
4 Marcio Ezekiel Cano 11 General Trias, Cavite "Himala" – Rivermaya ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ Advanced
5 Juz Pacat 8 Malabon "Totoy Bibo" – Vhong Navarro ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Eliminated
6 Princess Khasy Moreno 9 San Jose del Monte, Bulacan "Iingatan Ka" – Carol Banawa ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
Episode 8
(July 20, 2025) 		1 Divine Grace Damos 12 Cebu City "Hawak Kamay" – Yeng Constantino ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Corine Isabelle "Belle" Almasin 7 Valenzuela City "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" – Lucio San Pedro & Levi Celerio ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ Advanced
3 Johnny Junior Morris 12 Subic, Zambales "Sa Aking Puso" – Ariel Rivera ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ Advanced
4 Quinn Chelsea Holmes 6 Cainta, Rizal "Kumpas" – Moira dela Torre ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
5 Ellie Jimenez 8 — "Miss Kita Pag Tuesday" – RJ Jimenez ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ Eliminated
6 John Ezekiel "Kiel" Colonel 8 Cainta, Rizal "Mama" – Smokey Mountain ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
Episode 9
(July 26, 2025) 		1 Abatar Junior Dakdak 6 Las Piñas City "Sabhin" - Zelle ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Zoe Zimbe 12 Montalban, Rizal "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" – Lucio San Pedro & Levi Celerio ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
3 Franz Joseph "Kiko" Valenzuela 9 Balete, Batangas "Lipad" – Lea Salonga ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
4 Jun-jun "Jun" Arag 9 Silang, Cavite "Say You'll Never Go" – Neocolours ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Eliminated
5 Andrea Flores 10 Pandi, Bulacan "Wala Na Bang Pag-ibig?" – Jaya ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
6 Kian Vicente 11 Olongapo City "Di Na Muli" - Janine Teñoso ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
Episode 10
(July 27, 2025) 		1 Sofia Andrea Pacencia 9 Cebu "This is the Moment" – Colm Wilkinson (Erik Santos cover) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Lucho Emmanuel Rara 10 Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecjia "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko" – Rey Valera ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
3 Miguel "Miggy" Agulay 11 Tondo, Manila "Pasilyo" – SunKissed Lola ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ Advanced
4 Amirah Misha Cayetano 10 Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecjia "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" – Whitney Houston ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ Eliminated
5 Keisha Joy Auron 10 Cebu City "Maybe This Time" – Michael Martin Murphey (Sarah Geronimo cover) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
Episode 11
(August 2, 2025) 		1 Alexandra "Alex" Patricio 11 Nueva Ecija "Nasa Puso" – Janine Berdin ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Migz Sto. Domingo 6 Bulacan "Ang Buhay Ko" – Asin ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
3 Ayen Manzano 11 Bacoor, Cavite "Tao" – Sampaguita ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
4 Adriel Garcia 12 Tondo, Manila "Fallen" – Lola Amour ✘ ✔ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
5 Brent Matthew Gonzales 10 Lipa City, Batangas "Raining in Manila" – Lola Amour ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘ Eliminated
6 Franchesca Aleia Payunan 10 Calamba City, Laguna "Duyan" – Sarah Geronimo ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ Advanced
Episode 12
(August 3, 2025) 		1 Mary Jean Grace "MJ" Alcano 10 Tanauan City, Batangas "Balut" – The New Minstrels ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Kiera Rumi Nakamura 7 Japan / Taguig City "Isa Pang Araw" – Sarah Geronimo ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ Eliminated
3 Arwen Delfin 13 Pasay City "Till I Met You" – Angeline Quinto ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
4 Gianna Salva 7 San Pedro, Laguna "Patuloy ang Pangarap" – Angeline Quinto ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ Advanced
5 John Theon Noyales 10 Malabon City "Iduyan Mo" – Basil Valdez ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ Advanced
6 Samantha Braga 8 Taguig City "Ngayon At Kailanman" – Basil Valdez ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
Episode 13
(August 9, 2025) 		1 Fatima Sala 12 Pilar, Bohol "Bakit Nga Ba Mahal Kita" – Roselle Nava ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Jay-R Cayago 12 Calasiao, Pangasinan "Tagumpay Nating Lahat" – Lea Salonga ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
3 Kelsy Serrano 6 Taguig City "Batang-Bata Ka Pa" – Apo Hiking Society ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
4 Scarlet Marco 7 Biñan City, Laguna "Isa Pang Araw" – Sarah Geronimo ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
5 Rain Vinegas 7 Bacoor, Cavite "Home (The Wiz song)" – Diana Ross ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
6 Katherine Rillones 11 San Jose del Monte, Bulacan “Pangarap Na Bituin" – Sharon Cuneta ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
Episode 14
(August 10, 2025) 		1 Zian Visitacion 12 Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte "Anak" – Freddie Aguilar ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ Advanced
2 Reign Israel Amar 9 Mandaluyong City "Ikaw ay Ako" – Morisette and Klarisse de Guzman ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Eliminated
3 Dexter Salvacion 12 Sta. Ana, Manila "Tatsulok" – Buklod (Bamboo cover) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
4 Silva Sayen Silva 9 Lipa City, Batangas "Maybe This Time" – Michael Martin Murphey (Sarah Geronimo cover) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
5 Zane Agustin Raga 8 Kawit, Cavite "Natutulog Ba Ang Diyos?" – Gary Valenciano ✘ ✔ ✔ ✘ Eliminated
6 Nicaella Jane Palado 10 Taguig City "Pusong Ligaw" – Jericho Rosales (Jona cover) ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Eliminated
7 Lyndon Mclean Amalapad 8 Quezon City "Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka" – Erik Santos ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Eliminated
8 Rain Sally Enero 11 Negros Oriental "Maging Sino Ka Man" – Rey Valera ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ Advanced
Episode 15
(August 16, 2025) 		1 Billy Luntayao 12 Taguig City "Sumayaw Ka" – Gloc-9 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Rhiyanah Marie Duropan 9 Las Piñas City "Lipad Ng Pangarap" – Dessa ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
3 Jessica Mingels 12 Miagao, Iloilo "Pasilyo" – SunKissed Lola ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
4 Aaleyah Jade Nembresa 10 Nueva Ecija "Akin Ka Na Lang" – Morisette ✘ ✘ ✔ ✘ Eliminated
5 Zoe Aguilar 11 Las Piñas City "Babalik Sa'yo" – Moira dela Torre ✘ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
6 Meerah Respicio 7 Quezon City "Salamat" – Yeng Constantino ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ Advanced
7 Marchelle Mercado 9 Cavite "Till I Met You" – Angeline Quinto ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ Advanced
Episode 16
(August 17, 2025) 		1 Leisah Baconga 12 Pasig City / Cagayan de Oro City "Karera" – Bini ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Advanced
2 Jirah Giganto 12 Cadiz City, Negros Occidental "Kahit Ayaw Mo Na" – This Band ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ Advanced
3 Maine Biazon 6 General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite "Muling Buksan Ang Puso" – Basil Valdez ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Eliminated
4 Jewel Arintoc 13 Calauag, Quezon "Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal" – Regine Velasquez ✔ ✘ ✔ ✔ Advanced
5 Chloe Nathalie Simborio 12 Bulacan "Proud Mary" – Creedence Clearwater Revival (Tina Turner cover) ? ? ✔ ? Advanced
6 Bella Alodia 13 Caloocan City "Amakabogera" – Maymay Entrata ? ? ? ✔ Advanced
7 Jinwen Sumanda 10 Rodriguez, Rizal TBD (Auditioned montaged) ? ✔ ? ? Advanced
8 Cataleya Cruz 12 Tanza, Cavite TBD (Auditioned montaged) ✔ ? ? ? Advanced
9 Samantha Romando 10 San Pedro, Laguna "Rain" – Donna Cruz (Sarah Geronimo cover) ✔ ✔ ✘ ✔ Advanced

Midrounds

The midrounds were recorded at the ABS-CBN Soundstage at San Jose del Monte, Bulacan and first aired on August 23, 2025. All 67 hopefuls were grouped to six, with each group consisting of eleven (4 groups) or twelve (2 groups) members. Each group will only have three hopefuls advancing to the semifinals–two selected by the judges and one selected by audience score. The audience score will have the audience grade each of the remaining hopefuls from 1 to 100. In total, 18 hopefuls advances to the live semifinals.

       Contestant was saved by the audience votes and advanced to the semifinals
       Contestant was selected by the judges to advance to the semifinals
       Contestant was eliminated
Episode Order Contestant Solo Song Audience Score Result
Episode 17
(August 23, 2025) 		1
2
3
4
5
6
Episode 18
(August 24, 2025) 		7
8
9
10
11

Contenders who appeared on other media

Eliminated in Auditions

Advanced to the Midrounds

Billy Luntayao joined the 5th season of The Voice Kids, but was eliminated in the battle rounds, he also joined Tawag Ng Taghalan: Kids 2.

Notes

  1. ^ The show also aired on aired on its primary network Kapamilya Channel as well as other affiliate blocktime channels and online platforms via Kapamilya Online Live on Facebook and YouTube. It is also available on-demand via iWant and internationally via The Filipino Channel.

References

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