The Clash returns for a fourth season

THE SINGING competition The Clash 2021 returns for a fourth season on GMA.

After months of auditions, this season’s top 30 “Clashers” include eight contenders from Mindanao, 10 from around Luzon, 10 from Metro Manila, and two from the Visayas.

The singing competition’s judges — Lani Misalucha, Christian Bautista, and Aiai Delas Alas — return to the show in search for talent, unique style, and a cooperative and disciplined attitude.

Ms. Misalucha noted that she is straightforward with her judgement of every contestant’s performance. “Dapat makakatulong sa kanya ’yung sasabihin namin (The feedback we provide should help them),” she said during an online press conference on Sept. 28.

“When we critique one contestant, sana ’yung ibang Clasher, kunin nila ’yung [criticism] at gawin na nila, at baka makatulong sa kanila (When we critique one contestant, we hope the other Clashers take the criticism and apply it to themselves, and it may help them),” Mr. Bautista said.

Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz also return as “Clash Masters” of the onstage “battles,” while “Journey Hosts” Ken Chan and Rita Daniela cover all sides of the backstage action.

“There are so many talented people out there and they are all waiting to be seen and heard. Through The Clash, ito ’yung isa sa mga platforms na nagbibigay pag-asa at inspirasyon din sa mga aspiring singers and artists (Through The Clash, this is one of the platforms that give hope and inspiration to other aspiring singers and artists),” Ms. San Jose told the press.

“Para ito sa mga singers sa buong Pilipinas. Meron silang venue para ipamalas yung talent na meron sila. (This is for singers around the Philippines. They have a venue to showcase their talent),” Mr. Cruz said.

During the show, the top 30 contestants will also be sharing their stories aside from singing.

The third season of The Clash ended in December with Jessica Villarubin declared as the grand champion. Ms. Villarubin follows in the footsteps of Golden Cañedo and Jeremiah Tiangco.

The Clash premieres on Oct. 2 at 7:15 p.m. on GMA-7. — Michelle Anne P. Soliman