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reality competition show broadcast by

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, the program is a franchise of ''

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, the show is the spin-off of '' Idol Philippines''. It was hosted by

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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

and

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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

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Prizes

Prizes are yet to be determined.

Judges and host

, who hosted the season season of the main show, reprised his role for the spin-off series, and was joined by former ''

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'' judge

. Both had previously worked in the finale of the fifth season of ''The Voice Kids''.

and

, who judged the second season of the main season, reprised their roles as judges of the kids version, and they were joined by

and

. 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

and

accounts; it is hosted by former contestant

Shanaia Gomez Shanaia Ricelle Tabuac Galorport (born May 15, 2002), better known by her stage name as Shanaia Gomez, is a Filipino-Italian actress and singer. She is best known for appearing in the 10th season of the ABS-CBN reality show ''Pinoy Big Brother'' ...

and

Emilio Daez Franco Emilio Banzon Daez (; born March 9, 2000) is a Filipino actor, host, and social media personality. He is best known for his role in the television drama ''Pamilya Sagrado''. Daez gained further public recognition through his participat ...

Competition summary

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Auditions

The initial auditions for the season opened on March 27, 2025, for Idol hopefuls aged 6 to 13 years old. To advance and receive a golden ticket to the next round, an auditionee needed to receive at least three "yes" votes from the judges.

Contenders who appeared on other media

;Advanced to Idol City * Nashrifa "Rifa" Amatonding is a cast member of the 2024 revival of ''

Goin' Bulilit ''Goin (; abbreviated as ''GB'') is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Edgar S. Mortiz, Badjie S. Mortiz and Frasco S. Mortiz, it aired on ABS-CBN's Yes Weekend! line up from F ...

''. * Alexa Mendoza joined the sixth season of ''The Voice Kids'', but no coaches turned for her.

Notes

References

{{Idol Philippines Philippine television shows 2025 Philippine television series debuts Television series by Fremantle (company)