The Clash season 6

The Clash
Season 6
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Title card
Hosted by
Judges
WinnerNaya Ambi
Runner-upChloe Redondo
No. of episodes14
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Original releaseSeptember 14 (2024-09-14) –
December 14, 2024 (2024-12-14)
Season chronology
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The sixth season of a Philippine television reality competition show The Clash, is broadcast by GMA Network. Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz reprised as hosts, while Christian Bautista, Ai-Ai delas Alas and Lani Misalucha returned as judges. The sixth season premiered on September 14, 2024 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line up replacing Running Man Philippines.[1] The season ended on December 14, 2024, after Naya Ambi was declared the winner of this season.

Production

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Development

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Ai-Ai delas Alas and Lani Misalucha confirmed they will return to judge the sixth season alongside Christian Bautista after returning to the Philippines from America, after an interview with delas Alas to GMA Integrated News on May 30, 2024.[2][3]

Neocolours drummer Niño Regalado is hired to become a musical director for this season, replacing Marc Lopez, who served as the musical director in seasons 2-5 has focused on working for The Voice Kids season 6.

Online auditions

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The show opens online auditions on March 16, 2024, for singers aged 16 and above.[4]

Top 24

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The full cast of contestants are announced, reduced to a total of 24, on August 31, 2024.[5] Kyle Ralvin recently competed in the third season where he was eliminated in the third round before making it to the finals.

In the first round of the sixth season, the randomizer will electronically select six clashers among the 24 to form the Circle of Clash. Afterwards, one clasher will be selected among the six and choose their opponent to advance in the next round.

Color key
Region Name Age Hometown
Metro Manila Naya Ambi 19 Las Piñas
Tiny DeLuxe 24 Pasig
Sean Karl 25 Makati
Avrene Lucas 19 Makati
Jazzy Pedreno 17 Santa Mesa
Kyle Ralvin 27 San Juan
Luzon Alfred Bogabil 24 Albay
Tau Castro 31 Urdaneta
Angel D. 28 Zambales
Luis Gragera 26 Angono
Gia Marie 23 General Trias
Chloe Redondob 22 Calamba
Vin Rimas 32 Batangas
Rhian Robosa 16 San Carlos City
Hans Rocel 21 Trece Martires
Meleena Santos 31 Antipolo
Visayas Aljay Bacalsoa 24 Toledo
Melody Hodgsona 28 Lapu-Lapu City
Molly Langley 27 Boracay
Zandra Pateres 16 Liloan
Paul Rosa 28 Minglanilla
Mindanao Arnold Amaro 28 Cotabato
Xandrex Arellano 26 Bukidnon
Czyle David 28 Zamboanga City

aAljay Bacalso and Melody Hodgson are among the chosen three clahers participating in The Clash Back selected by delas Alas and Misalucha respectively
bChloe Redondo was reinstated in the competition after beating out Vin Rimas in The Clash Back on November 30, 2024.

Round 1: One on One

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The new format of the first round in the sixth season introduces the Circle of Clash where the randomizer will electronically select six clashers, instead ot two, from the Top 24 in The Clash Arena. The first clasher will be randomly selected and choose their opponent from their group to compete against and advance to the Top 12 with the majority of the judges' votes.

Color key
   Clash panel's choice
     Clasher advanced to Top of the Clash
       Clasher lost the first round and was eliminated
     NOTE: Italicized names are those electronically selected

Episode 1 (September 14)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClash2024

The episode opens with season 5 winner John Rex performing "In the Air Tonight" with the Top 24 clashers followed by the performance of the Clash Masters and Panelists singing Owl City and Aloe Blacc's "Verge" alongside Rex and the contestants.

Order Clasher Region Song Clash panel choices
Christian Ai-Ai Lani
1 Zandra Pateres Visayas "Nag-iisa Na Naman"
Hans Rocel Luzon "Ngayong Nandito Ka"
2 Alfred Bogabil Luzon "Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay"
Czyle David Mindanao "Aray"
3 Angel D.1 Luzon "Bohemian Rhapsody"
Gia Marie Luzon "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka"

1The clasher was selected by the host.

Episode 2 (September 21)

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Episode hashtag: #CircleOfClash

Order Clasher Region Song Clash panel choices
Christian Ai-Ai Lani
1 Paul Rosa Visayas "Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako"
Xandrex Arellano Mindanao "Mabagal"
2 Meleena Santos Luzon "Someday"
Arnold Amaro Mindanao "Ikaw Ay Ako"
3 Melody Hodgson1 Visayas "Lunod"
Naya Ambi Metro Manila "Araw Gabi

1The clasher was selected by the host.

Episode 3 (September 28)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClashTheBigSwitch

Originally, the six clashers who were chosen by the randomizer will be competing this week. Instead, the remaining six will now participate for the battles.

Order Clasher Region Song Clash panel choices
Christian Ai-Ai Lani
1 Sean Karl Metro Manila "Leaves"
Jazzy Pedreno Metro Manila "Paano"
2 Luis Gragera Luzon "Isang Gabi"
Molly Langley Visayas "Sino Ang Baliw"
3 Kyle Ralvin1 Metro Manila "Ere"
Chloe Redondo Luzon "Buwan"

1The clasher was selected by the host.

Episode 4 (October 5)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClashTop12Complete

Order Clasher Region Song Clash panel choices
Christian Ai-Ai Lani
1 Tau Castro Luzon "Ngayon at Kailanman"
Avrene Lucas Metro Manila "Wag Ka Nang Umiyak"
2 Rhian Robosa Luzon "Kunin Mo Na ang Lahat sa Akin"
Vin Rimas Luzon "Huwag Ka Lang Mawawala"
3 Aljay Bacalso1 Visayas "Colour Everywhere"
Tiny DeLuxe Metro Manila "Sirena"

1The clasher was selected by the host.

Round 2: Pares Kontra Pares

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After the Top 12 were chosen, the clashers were paired for the second round. The randomizer selects six clashers in the Circle of Clash to compose the pairs. The chosen clasher of the circle will choose his/her partner for the duet from the remainder of the Top of the Clash who were not chosen to the circle while the selected partner each take turns to compose the pairs. Below is the groupings selection. Bolded names are those chosen to the circle. Italicized names are those electronically selected.

The format for the second round of the sixth season shows the chosen pair start their performance first. Afterwards, the other duos will have the option to stand to challenge the chosen pair. 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.

Color key
   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 5 (October 12)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClashParesKontraPares

Non-competition performance: "Humanap Ka ng Panget" by Ai-Ai delas Alas and Andrew E.

Order Clasher Region Song Clash panel choices
Christian Ai-Ai Lani
1 Alfred Bogabil
Molly Langley
Luzon
Visayas
"Dati"
Tiny DeLuxe1
Zandra Pateres1
Metro Manila
Visayas
"Upuan"
1.1 Zandra Pateres2 Visayas "Tinatapos Ko Na"
Tiny DeLuxe Metro Manila "Oo"

1Two of the other five pairs stood up, returning the choice to the chosen pair.
2The clasher was selected by the host.

Episode 6 (October 19)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClashTumayoAngMatapang

Non-competition performance: "Hindi Tayo Pwede" by Christian Bautista and Janine Teñoso

Order Clasher Region Song Clash panel choices
Christian Ai-Ai Lani
1 Xandrex Arellano
Meleena Santos
Mindanao
Luzon
"It's a Man's Man's Man's World"
Tau Castro1
Angel D.1
Luzon
Luzon
"Bring Me to Life"
1.1 Angel D.2 Luzon "Tunay na Mahal"
Tau Castro Luzon "Bakit Pa Ba"

1All three pairs stood up, returning the choice to the chosen pair.
2The clasher was selected by the host.

Episode 7 (October 26)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClashParesOverload

Non-competition performance: "Remember Me" by Lani Misalucha and Renz Verano

Order Clasher Region Song Clash panel choices
Christian Ai-Ai Lani
1 Naya Ambi
Chloe Redondo
Metro Manila
Luzon
"Over the Rainbow"
Sean Karl
Vin Rimas
Metro Manila
Luzon
"Ang Huling El Bimbo"
1.1 Naya Ambi1 Metro Manila "Language"
Chloe Redondo Luzon "Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin"

1The clasher was selected by the host.

Round 3: 3-on-3

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The nine clashers perform songs in groups of three. The selection saw the randomizer choose one clasher who selects the other two clashers where they will take turns to compose their groups. The last clasher who was not chosen will have the option to switch places from one of the selected clashers' first two team members to complete the teams. Below is the groupings selection. Italicized names are those electronically selected. Underlined names are those selected by the chosen clasher.

1Angel D. decides not to use the given advantage and choose to join Alfred's group.

The randomizer selects the first group to start the performances. Afterwards, the Clash Panel will pick the two groups who will advance to the next round while the losing group will compete each other in the Matira ang Matibay round and only two clashers will advance, still subject for the votes of the clash panel.

Color key
     Group was safe and stays on the competition
       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 8 (November 2)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClash3on3

Yael Yuzon is a guest fourth judge for this episode.

Order Clasher Region Song Results
1 Naya Ambi
Sean Karl
Vin Rimas
Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Luzon
"Umagang Kay Ganda" Advanced
2 Xandrex Arellano
Zandra Pateres
Meleena Santos
Mindanao
Visayas
Luzon
"Made You Look" Bottom 3
3 Alfred Bogabil
Angel D.
Molly Langley
Luzon
Luzon
Visayas
"River" Advanced

Matira ang Matibay

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Order Clasher Region Song Results
1.1 Xandrex Arellano Mindanao "Feeling Good" Advanced
1.2 Zandra Pateres Visayas "The House of the Rising Sun" Eliminated
1.3 Meleena Santos Luzon "Fallin'" Advanced

Round 4: Isa Laban sa Lahat

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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 fourth round and was eliminated
     NOTE: Italicized names are those electronically selected

Top 8

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The randomizer selects the first clasher to start the performances. Afterwards, the clasher will decide to either choose the next clasher to perform or let the randomizer select the next performer.

Episode 9 (November 9)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClashIsaLabanSaLahat

Order Clasher Region Song Results
1 Angel D. Luzon "Didn't We Almost Have It All" Safe
2 Molly Langley Visayas "I (Who Have Nothing)" Safe
3 Xandrex Arellano Mindanao "Ipagpatawad" Bottom 2
4 Sean Karl Metro Manila "Beer" Bottom 2
Matira ang Matibay
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Clasher Region Song Clash panel choices
Christian Ai-Ai Lani
Sean Karl1 Metro Manila "Binibini"
Xandrex Arellano Mindanao "Kahit Isang Saglit"

1The clasher was selected by the host.

Episode 10 (November 16)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClashTop6

Order Clasher Region Song Results
1 Meleena Santos1 Luzon "Hanggang Ngayon" Bottom 2
2 Naya Ambi Metro Manila "Hallelujah" Safe
3 Alfred Bogabil1 Luzon "Dream On" Safe
4 Vin Rimas Luzon "Tagpuan" Bottom 2
Matira ang Matibay
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Clasher Region Song Clash panel choices
Christian Ai-Ai Lani
Meleena Santos1 Luzon "Di Na Muli"
Vin Rimas Luzon "The Warrior is a Child"

1The clasher was selected by the host.

Top 6

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The Clash panel were responsible in picking the order of the Top 6 Clashers' performances by draw lots.

The bottom two Clashers were announced and there were no Matira ang Matibay performances. The sixth place Clasher will face one of the three wildcard picks selected by the Clash panel (one from each judge) from the previous three rounds.

Episode 11 (November 23)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClashTough6

Order Clasher Region Song Results
1 Alfred Bogabil Luzon "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin" Safe
2 Sean Karl Metro Manila "Kathang Isip" Safe
3 Naya Ambi Metro Manila "Kailangan Kita" Safe
4 Angel D. Luzon "Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo" Bottom 2
5 Molly Langley Visayas "Hanggang sa Huli" Safe
6 Vin Rimas Luzon "At Ang Hirap" Bottom 2

The Clash Back

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The three eliminated Clashers of the Top 24 chosen by the judges have the chance to return to the competition by being a wildcard and whoever advanced competed against Rimas on the Matira ang Matibay round.

Episode 12 (November 30)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClashBack2024

The returning eliminated clashers selected by the panel are Aljay Bacalso (Round 1), Melody Hodgson (Round 1), and Chloe Redondo (Round 2).

Order Clasher Region Chosen by Song Results
1 Aljay Bacalso Visayas Ai-Ai delas Alas "Gento" Eliminated
2 Melody Hodgson Visayas Lani Misalucha "With a Smile" Eliminated
3 Chloe Redondo Luzon Christian Bautista "Patuloy ang Pangrarap" Advanced
Matira ang Matibay
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Clasher Region Song Clash panel choices
Christian Ai-Ai Lani
Vin Rimas1 Luzon "Ngayo'y Narito"
Chloe Redondo Luzon "Akin Ka Na Lang"

1The clasher was selected by the host.

Final Top 6

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For the first time in this season, a double elimination is announced at the end of the clashers' performances, to name the Final 4 to compete in the finale.

Episode 13 (December 7)

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Episode hashtag: #TheClashConcert

Order Clasher Region Song Results
1 Naya Ambi Metro Manila "Masterpiece/Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing" Final 4
2 Sean Karl Metro Manila "Kisapmata/Liwanag Sa Dilim (Kaya mo 'to)" Eliminated
3 Molly Langley Visayas "I Dreamed a Dream/On My Own" Eliminated
4 Chloe Redondo Luzon "Ikot-Ikot/Kilometro" Final 4
5 Angel D. Luzon "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going/I Have Nothing" Final 4
6 Alfred Bogabil Luzon "Eye of the Tiger/The Moment of Truth" Final 4

The Final Clash 2024

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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 14 (December 14)

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Episode hashtag: #TheFinalClash2024

Non-competition performance: Rosé and Bruno Mars' "Apt." and Chappell Roan's "Hot to Go!" by the Top 4 Clashers and host Julie Anne San Jose

Order Clasher Region Song Results
1 Angel D. Luzon "What Kind of Fool Am I?" Eliminated
2 Chloe Redondo Luzon "Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka" Advanced
3 Alfred Bogabil Luzon "You Give Love a Bad Name" Eliminated
4 Naya Ambi Metro Manila "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" Advanced

Final One-on-One Clash

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Clasher Region Song Result
Chloe Redondo Luzon "My Heart Will Go On" Runner-up
Naya Ambi Metro Manila "I'll Be There" Winner

Victory song performance: The Clash Season 6 Alumni, Paul Rosa, wrote the victory song entitled "Bituing Pangarap" which was later sung by Ambi, this season's grand champion.

Elimination chart

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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 The Final
Clash
Final
One-on-One
Clash
Date
(2024)
10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23 11/30 12/7 12/14
Naya Ambi Bottom 2 Safe Safe Safe Advanced Advanced Winner
Chloe Redondo Eliminated Eliminated
(Round 2)
Clash Back Re-entered Advanced Advanced Runner-up
Alfred Bogabil Safe Safe Safe Safe Advanced Eliminated Eliminated
(The Final Clash)
Angel D. Bottom 2 Safe Safe Bottom 2 Advanced Eliminated Eliminated
(The Final Clash)
Sean Karl Safe Safe Bottom 2 Safe Eliminated Eliminated
(week 4)
Molly Langley Safe Safe Safe Safe Eliminated Eliminated
(week 4)
Vin Rimas Safe Safe Bottom 2 6th Eliminated Eliminated
(week 3)
Meleena Santos Safe Bottom 3 Eliminated Eliminated
(week 2)
Xandrex Arellano Safe Bottom 3 Eliminated Eliminated
(week 1)
Zandra Pateres Bottom 2 Eliminated Eliminated
(Round 3)
Tau Castro Eliminated Eliminated
(Round 2)
Tiny DeLuxe Eliminated Eliminated
(Round 2)

Notable contestants

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Top 24
Top 12
Top 9
Top 8

References

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  1. ^ Ramos, Jansen (August 31, 2024). "The Clash 2024 announces top 24 Clashers" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Javier, Kristian Eric. "Aiai Delas Alas, babalik ng Pinas para sa The Clash season 6" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Ramos, Jansen. "Aiai Delas Alas at Lani Misalucha, nagbalikbayan para sa 'The Clash 2024'" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Ramos, Jansen. "The Clash 2024 opens online auditions". GMA Network. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Ramos, Jansen (August 31, 2024). "The Clash 2024 announces top 24 Clashers" (in Tagalog). GMA Network. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
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