The second season of ''

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'' aired on

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from June 6 to August 30, 2015, replacing the first season of ''

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'', though it premiered on the same weekend as the aforementioned show's finale, and was replaced by the second season of '' Your Face Sound Familiar''.

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and

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returned to the show as coaches.

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also returned as host, accompanied by

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and

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as the show's backstage and media hosts. Elha Mae Nympha of ''Kamp Kawayan'' was named as the season's winner at the season finale aired on August 30, 2015. Her victory marks

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's first win as a coach.

Developments

After the finale of the first season of ''

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'', it was announced that ''The Voice Kids'' will have a second season. This was also confirmed by Salonga.

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in ''

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'' wrote that the show will end on August 30, 2015—though there wasn't any definite premiere date for the show. In May 2015, the show was revealed to air on June 6, 2015, replacing the timeslot of the first season of ''

''. Coincidentally, the aforementioned show's Grand Showdown was aired on the same weekend as the premiere of The Voice Kids' second season.

Coaches and hosts

Lea Salonga confirmed on

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and in '' Aquino & Abunda Tonight'' that she will be returning for the second season;

and

were also confirmed to return to the show.

also returned as host.

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did not return as host and instead was replaced by

and

Auditions

The ages of the auditionees were reduced to 7–13 years old; in the previous season, it was 8–14 years old. The auditions were announced after the finale of the second season of ''The Voice of the Philippines'':

Teams

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Blind auditions

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Episode 1 (June 6)

The first episode was graced by an opening number from the coaches wherein they sang " Start of Something New" from the ''

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'' and "

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" from the

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Episode 2 (June 7)

Episode 3 (June 13)

Episode 4 (June 14)

Episode 5 (June 20)

Episode 6 (June 21)

Episode 7 (June 27)

Episode 8 (June 28)

;Note # Emman & Sandy Tanio sang the Visayan version of "Just Give Me a Reason."

Episode 9 (July 4)

Episode 10 (July 5)

Episode 11 (July 11)

Episode 12 (July 12)

Episode 13 (July 18)

Episode 14 (July 19)

The Battles

54 artists advanced to the Battles. This part of the competition follows the format of the previous season wherein three artists pit for one of the six spots per team in the Sing-offs. The Battles first aired on July 25, 2015. On its first episode,

along with ''

'' winners

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and

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, and ''

'' first season winner Lyca Gairanod sang " Puso" by

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and " Liwanag sa Dilim" by

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The Sing-offs

18 artists advanced to the Sing-offs. This part of the competition follows the format of the previous season wherein six artists performed for their coach's two spots for the Live shows. The Sing-offs first aired on August 9, 2015. ;Color key

Live shows

Results summary

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Live show details

The Live shows were held in Newport Performing Arts Theater,

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, Newport City,

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from August 22, 2015 to August 30, 2015. This season followed the format from the previous season wherein the outcome of the Live shows will solely be from the results of the public's votes. Voting lines were opened every Saturdays after all the performances of the artists, and ended on Sundays. In the semifinals, the top four artists coming from the results of the public votes advanced to the Finals. The public was only allowed to vote once per mobile number per weekend night. ;Color key

Week 1: Semifinals (August 22 & 23)

With the elimination of Kyle Echarri and Zephanie Dimaranan, Sarah Geronimo no longer has any artists remaining on her team, which for the first time in the show's history, a coach's team doesn't have any artists left for the finale.

Week 2: The Finale (August 29 & 30)

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Post-season concert special

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Reception

Television ratings

Television ratings for the second season of ''The Voice of the Philippines'' on

were gathered from two major sources, namely from AGB Nielsen and

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. AGB Nielsen's survey ratings were gathered from

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households, while Kantar Media's survey ratings were gathered from urban and rural households all over the Philippines.

References

External links

''The Voice Kids'' (season 2)
on

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