The stage is set for a bigger showdown of kiddie hopefuls as “Idol Kids Philippines” officially named its 18 contenders who will battle it out in the live semifinals starting this Saturday (September 13) and Sunday (September 14).
Adding more excitement to this weekend’s live semifinals are BINI members Colet and Maloi, who will serve as celebrity mentors to the kiddie hopefuls, while rising OPM star Maki is set to grace the stage as a special guest performer.
Six new semifinalists advanced from the last week of midrounds, joining kiddie hopefuls Alexa, Andrea, Francheska, Gab, Kara, Kean, Klied, Leisah, Miggy, Samantha, Sean, and Yassi after weeks of inspiring and emotional performances.
Six-year-old kiddie hopeful Abatar from Las Piñas advanced with his charming take on “Dahil Sa ’Yo,” while kiddie hopeful Jairah from Negros Occidental earned praise for her heartfelt performance of “Habang Ako’y Nabubuhay.”
Cebuana kiddie hopeful Keisha led the pack last Sunday (September 7) after posting the week’s highest score for her moving rendition of “Forever’s Not Enough.” Bulakenya kiddie hopeful Khasy also booked a spot in the next round with her strong vocal showcase in “Follow Your Dreams.”
Meanwhile, Batangueña kiddie hopeful MJ impressed viewers last Saturday (September 6) with her emotional version of “Kailan Kaya,” alongside kiddie hopeful Quinn from Rizal, who delivered a clean and sweet take on “Pasilyo.”
The showdown continues next week (September 20 and 21) as the 18 semifinalists perform before the Kapamilya Idol judges—Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Power Diva Angeline Quinto, record-breaking singer-songwriter Juan Karlos, and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano.
Catch the kiddie hopefuls as they achieve their brightest dreams on “Idol Kids Philippines,” every Saturday and Sunday, 7:15pm to 8:30pm, on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and Kapamilya Online Live, and 8pm to 9:15pm on TV5.
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