The Clash season 6

*The Clash*
The Clash
Season 6
	Title card
Hosted by	Rayver Cruz; Julie Anne San Jose;
Judges	Lani Misalucha; Christian Bautista; Ai-Ai delas Alas;
Winner	TBA
Runner-up	TBA
No. of episodes	12
Release
Original network	GMA Network
Original release	September 14, 2024 –; present
Season chronology
	← Previous; Season 5 Next →; Season 7

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]

Production

Development

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

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

Top 24

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

Winner
Runner-up
Finalists
Eliminated in the Fourth Round
Eliminated in the Third Round
Eliminated in the Second Round
Eliminated in the First Round
Bolded names are returning contestants from previous seasons

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 Redondo^b	22	Calamba
	Vin Rimas	32	Batangas
	Rhian Robosa	16	San Carlos City
	Hans Rocel	21	Trece Martires
	Meleena Santos	31	Antipolo

Visayas	Aljay Bacalso^a	24	Toledo
	Melody Hodgson^a	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

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)

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

¹The clasher was selected by the host.

Episode 2 (September 21)

Episode hashtag: #CircleOfClash

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

¹The clasher was selected by the host.

Episode 3 (September 28)

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

¹The clasher was selected by the host.

Episode 4 (October 5)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashTop12Complete

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

¹The clasher was selected by the host.

Round 2: Pares Kontra Pares

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.

Pair no.	Clasher	Team name
1	Chloe Redondo	Iris
1	Naya Ambi	Iris
2	Meleena Santos	Xoulmates
2	Xandrex Arellano	Xoulmates
3	Tau Castro	Tau's Angel
3	Angel D.	Tau's Angel
4	Sean Karl	Bimboys
4	Vin Rimas	Bimboys
5	Alfred Bogabil	Ally
5	Molly Langley	Ally
6	Zandra Pateres	Thunder
6	Tiny DeLuxe	Thunder

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)

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
Order	Clasher	Region	Song	Christian	Ai-Ai	Lani
1	Alfred Bogabil Molly Langley	Luzon Visayas	"Dati"	✔	✔	✔
1	Tiny DeLuxe¹ Zandra Pateres¹	Metro Manila Visayas	"Upuan"	—	—	—
1.1	Zandra Pateres²	Visayas	"Tinatapos Ko Na"	—	✔	✔
1.1	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)

Episode hashtag: #TheClashTumayoAngMatapang

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

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

Episode hashtag: #TheClashParesOverload

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

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

¹The clasher was selected by the host.

Round 3: 3-on-3

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.

Group no.	Clasher	Team name
1	Sean Karl	Unang Birit
	Vin Rimas
	Naya Ambi
2	Xandrex Arellano	LuzViMin
	Zandra Pateres
	Meleena Santos
3	Alfred Bogabil	The Triad
	Molly Langley
	Angel D.¹

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

Clasher	Region	Song	Clash panel choices
Clasher	Region	Song	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)

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

Clasher	Region	Song	Clash panel choices
Clasher	Region	Song	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

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 24)

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

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)

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

Clasher	Region	Song	Clash panel choices
Clasher	Region	Song	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

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)

Episode hashtag:

Non-competition performance:

Order	Clasher	Region	Song	Results
	Naya Ambi	Metro Manila
	Alfred Bogabil	Luzon
	Angel D.	Luzon
	Sean Karl	Metro Manila
	Molly Langley	Visayas
	Chloe Redondo	Luzon

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	The Final 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
Alfred Bogabil	Safe			Safe		Safe	Safe
Angel D.		Bottom 2		Safe	Safe		Bottom 2
Sean Karl			Safe	Safe	Bottom 2		Safe
Molly Langley	Safe			Safe	Safe		Safe
Chloe Redondo			Eliminated	Eliminated (Round 2)			Clash Back	Re-entered
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

Top 24

Hans Rocel previously competed in the second season of Idol Philippines and was eliminated in the Group Rounds. He also competed in the first season of Tanghalan ng Kampeon on TiktoClock.
Gia Marie was the regional contender for Luzon in the third quarter of the third season of Tawag ng Tanghalan. She also appeared as guest performer in TiktoClock.
Paul Rosa first appeared as the regional contender for Visayas in the first season of Tawag ng Tanghalan and returned to the sixth season as a one-time defending champion. He competed in the sixth season of D'Academy Asia and finished in the Top 12 where former The Clash season 2 contestant Louise Alivio and season 4 alumni Raffy Roque, Ralph Padiernos, and Lovely Restituto, who later finished as the runner-up, also participate. He also participated in The Clash 2021 Songwriting Contest in season 4 as the writer for runner-up Vilmark Viray's single "Umuwi Ka Na". He was currently dating Nash Casas who appeared in the previous season as one of the Top 30 clashers.
The following Top 24 clashers have recently competed on Tawag ng Tanghalan:
- Arnold Amaro was the regional contender for Mindanao in the fourth quarter of the third season.
- Aljay Bacalso was the regional contender representing Visayas in the third quarter of the third season.
Melody Hodgson recently signed under Viva Records where she won Best Regional Recording in Awit Awards for 2019 with her single "Hahay". She also competed in the sixth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan as the daily winner.
Jazzy Pedreno was one of the grand winners on the second season of Toppstar 2017. She also competed in Eat Bulaga!'s Lola's Playlist: Beat the Champion^{[broken anchor]} and Centerstage.
Luis Gragera was one of the Top 25 contestants of the boy band talent search competition To the Top where it was hosted by Clash panelist Christian Bautista. He previously competed as a daily winner in the first season of Tawag ng Tanghalan. He also returned in the fourth season as one of the quarterfinalists.
Kyle Ralvin previously participated in the third season and was eliminated in third round. He first appeared as daily winner on the third season and the defending champion on the fifth and sixth seasons of Tawag ng Tanghalan.
Rhian Robosa was the niece of The Clash season 3 finalist Renz Robosa and was one of the artists signed to his personal music studio. She recently competed in Tawag ng Tanghalan: The School Showdown.

Top 12

Tiny DeLuxe, born as Jayper Palma, was the contestant of the second season of Drag Race Philippines. He first competed in the fourth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan as a daily winner, representing Metro Manila.
Tau Castro was one of the artists signed under a music studio run by The Clash season 3 finalist Renz Robosa.

Top 9

Zandra Pateres first appeared in the fourth season of The Voice Kids but failed to score any chair turns in the Blind Auditions. She was the daily winner in the seventh season of Tawag ng Tanghalan.

Top 8

Alfred Bogabil was the daily winner representing Luzon in the sixth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan before he withdrew the competition for health reasons.
Sean Karl previously competed in the first season of Tanghalan ng Kampeon on TiktoClock.
Molly Langley previously performed in various musicals, including her recent casting in the Philippine adaptation of Rent alongside former The Clash alumni Thea Astley, Garrett Bolden, and Anthony Rosaldo.
Chloe Redondo was a member of Sarah Geronimo's team on the first season of The Voice Teens where she lost in the Battle Rounds against eventual winner, Jona Marie Soquite. She also appeared in Wowowin and the second season of Idol Philippines.
Vin Rimas was among the grand finalists from the Big Division in the first season of Little Big Star.
Meleena Santos was the defending champion in the second season of Tawag ng Tanghalan. She returned in the sixth season where she lost in the second quarter Daily Rounds. She also auditioned in the third season of Asia's Got Talent and was the winner in an episode of the first season of I Can See Your Voice for a duet with KZ Tandingan.

References

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

External links

The Clash's channel on YouTube

[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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