Buckle up, music fans—“The Clash” is back, and this season, it’s not just louder and bolder—it’s rewriting its own rulebook.
GMA’s hit reality singing competition has returned for another high-stakes, high-note season, and this time it’s serving a fresh, fiery format: New Clashers vs. Clashbackers.
That’s right—rookies with dreams are going mic-to-mic against returning contenders with scores to settle. It’s the battle of first-timers versus the not-quite-finished-yet.
Marking the first time in the show’s history that comeback kids are getting a second shot at the crown, this twist has everyone buzzing—including the show’s dynamic hosting duo, Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz.
“Ito na, I think, ‘yung pinakapasabog na edition ng show,” Julie Anne declared, clearly hyped. “The format isn’t just exciting for the audience—it’s thrilling for us, too.”
Rayver chimed in with his own take: “Lahat magagaling, lahat may kwento, lahat gutom na gutom manalo. That’s what makes this so compelling—it’s anyone’s game.”
Meet the hopefuls:
The New Clashers who are bringing fresh fire to the stage: Adelle Yu, Carlos Florez, Divine Camposano, Jan Echavarria, Jayce San Rafael, Juary Sabith, Liafer Deloso, Leigh Atienza, Marian Pimenta, Mitzi Josh, Scarlet Yape, and Venus Pelobello.
Meanwhile, the Clashbackers—familiar faces with unfinished business: Vilmark, Renz Rebosa, Jennifer Maravilla, Arabelle Dela Cruz, Nef Medina, Lyra, Bea, Liana Castillo, Zyrene Ciervo, Allain Maristela Gatdula, Tombi Romulo, and Jong Madaliday.
Each contestant comes armed with a unique voice, story, and enough grit to survive the show’s trademark instant eliminations. For the next 14 weeks, both groups will wage musical war in The Clash Arena, and only four will survive long enough to belt it out in the Grand Finale.
Guiding them through the noise and nerves are the returning titans of the Clash Panel: the ever-fabulous AiAi Delas Alas, the velvet-voiced Christian Bautista, and the peerless Lani Misalucha.
Christian says he’s looking for artists who’ll give their all on this global platform. Lani? She’s got her sights set on a superstar: “We’re not just looking for someone who can shine here—we’re looking for someone with international glow-up potential.”
Will a New Clasher rise to the top—or will a Clashbacker come back swinging and take it all?
“The Clash” airs Sundays at 7:15 PM, only on GMA.
