STAR Likers Choice Award 2012 for TV winners: KC Concepcion (The X Factor Philippines- ABS-CBN) for Favorite Female TV Host of the Year!

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The 1st STAR Likers Choice Award 2012 for TV was presented and created by: STARXpress Facebook and STARtriga Blog and Twitter @AdoboBlog. For all 14 categories, we have received a grand total of 856,531 votes from Public poll voting through online, Facebook like and share that started last December 17, 2012 and ended January 12, 2013 (Online Poll) and January 14, 2013 (Facebook Poll). Thank you to all who voted! See you again next time!

Here's the full list of nominees with the final results:

1.       Toni Gonzaga (The Buzz/ Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited/ Teen Edition 4- ABS-CBN)

·         Online Poll: 2,935

·         Facebook LIKE: 174

·         Facebook SHARE: 6

·         Grand total: 3,115

2.       KC Concepcion (The X Factor Philippines- ABS-CBN)

·         Online Poll: 32,045

·         Facebook LIKE: 183

·         Facebook SHARE: 26

·         Grand total: 32,254

3.       Bianca Gonzalez (Pinoy Big Brother Unlimited/ Teen Edition 4- ABS-CBN)

·         Online Poll: 507

·         Facebook LIKE: 108

·         Facebook SHARE: 6

·         Grand total: 621

4.       Jennylyn Mercado (Protégé/Hot TV- GMA-7)

·         Online Poll: 142

·         Facebook LIKE: 187

·         Facebook SHARE: 28

·         Grand total: 357

5.       Mariel Rodriguez (Wiltime Bigtime- TV5)

·         Online Poll: 13,108

·         Facebook LIKE: 160

·         Facebook SHARE: 1,191

·         Grand total: 14,459

6.       Amy Perez (Face to Face- TV5)

·         Online Poll: 160

·         Facebook LIKE: 58

·         Facebook SHARE: 4

·         Grand total: 222

7.       Sharon Cuneta (Sharon: Kasama Mo Kapatid- TV5)

·         Online Poll: 3,416

·         Facebook LIKE: 127

·         Facebook SHARE: 3

·         Grand total: 3,546

8.       Kris Aquino (Kris TV- ABS-CBN)

·         Online Poll: 1,639

·         Facebook LIKE: 298

·         Facebook SHARE: 17

·         Grand total: 1,954

9.       Regine Velasquez (Sarap Diva/Hot TV- GMA-7)

·         Online Poll: 5,199

·         Facebook LIKE: 90

·         Facebook SHARE: 6

·         Grand total: 5,295

10.   Janice De Belen (Showbiz Inside Report- ABS-CBN)

·         Online Poll: 943

·         Facebook LIKE: 95

·         Facebook SHARE: 6

·         Grand total: 1,044

11.   Carmina Villaroel (Showbiz Inside Report- ABS-CBN)

·         Online Poll: 2,894

·         Facebook LIKE: 177

·         Facebook SHARE: 8

·         Grand total: 3,079

12.   Charlene Gonzales (The Buzz- ABS-CBN)

·         Online Poll: 840

·         Facebook LIKE: 124

·         Facebook SHARE: 6

·         Grand total: 970

13.   Judy Ann Santo- Agoncillo (Masterchef: Pinoy Edition- ABS-CBN)

·         Online Poll: 2,389

·         Facebook LIKE: 2,091

·         Facebook SHARE: 247

·         Grand total: 4,727

14.   Sarah Geronimo (Sarah G. Live- ABS-CBN)

·         Online Poll: 7,317

·         Facebook LIKE: 462

·         Facebook SHARE: 446

·         Grand total: 8,225

15.   Marian Rivera (Extra Challenge- GMA-7)

·         Online Poll: 146

·         Facebook LIKE: 115

·         Facebook SHARE: 35

·         Grand total: 296

KZ Tandingan is the X Factor Philippines Season 1 Grand Winner!

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KZ Tandingan, a band vocalist from Digos City who was mentored by international singing sensation Charice, was voted as the first grand winner of “The X Factor Philippines” during the final results night held last night (Oct 8) at the PAGCOR Grand Theater.

KZ garnered a total of 54.77% of combined text and online votes, beating second placer Gab Maturan (32.33%) and third placer Daddy’s Home (12.90%).  KZ tearfully thanked everyone who supported her all throughout the competition and reiterated her goals for joining the show. 

“Simple lang naman ang goal ko—ang mapaayos ang church namin at mapatunayan na hindi lang biritero’t biritera ang puwedeng manalo,” said KZ.

KZ had been an early favorite in the competition ever since she sang her own rendition of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” during her audition. She gave such a unique vibe and flavor to the Judy Garland classic that it totally blew away judge-mentors Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Pilita Corrales, and Charice. Gary even quipped “a star is born in Digos City.”


Since then, KZ had been conquering every challenge in the competition week by week, impressing both the judges and the viewers. 

KZ almost didn't pursue a singing career after she suffered throat problems in high school. She lost her confidence in singing when her vocal range changed due to her condition. From belting out high-pitched songs, she shifted to singing low-key songs. But through the encouragement of her family and friends, KZ was able to push herself to find her new identity as a musical artist. She has since been determined to prove to everyone that one doesn’t have to hit the high notes in order to make it big in the music scene.

Gab, who placed second, was the only finalist who didn’t land in the bottom two throughout the season. During the final performance night, Gab attempted to win over the viewers by singing Fantasia Barrino’s “I Believe.” He also surprised the crowd by rocking it out with Bamboo.

If Gab was consistently safe, Daddy’s Home had been in the bottom two many times, making the group the dark horse of the competition. As always, the quartet blended perfectly during final performance night after they sang “Gaya ng Dati.” They also brought the house down as they shared a duet with soul siren Nina and hit the high notes flawlessly. 

Most Filipinos watched the two-night finale of “The X Factor Philippines” over the weekend after its ratings won over rival programs. The final performance night that aired Saturday (Oct 6) hit 19.2% vs GMA’s “Kapuso Movie Night” with 13.9% and TV5’s “Artista Academy” with only 3.7%. Meanwhile, the final results night that aired Sunday (Oct 7) rated at 24.5%, higher as compared to GMA’s “Protégé” (10.5%).

“The X Factor Philippines” finale, which was the most talked about topic online by netizens after it trended on micro-blogging site Twitter, opened with an energetic performance from host KC Concepcion. The four judge-mentors also gave their solo performances and performed alongside their finalist mentees.

The final three also shared the stage with famous Kapamilya singing champions. Gab sang “On my Own” with Star in a Million champion, Erik Santos; KZ sang a powerful duet of the song “This is My Now” with 2005 grand champion Performer of the World, Jed Madela; and Daddy’s Home serenaded the crowd together with “Pilipinas Got Talent” grand winner Jovit Baldivino, singing “Win.” “Star Power” grand champion Angeline Quinto closed the number and joined all finalists in singing “The Climb.”

Meanwhile, the top 12 reunited on stage singing “Bro, Ikaw ang Star ng Pasko.” Kedebon Colim, Modesto Taran, and online favorite and semi-finalist Osang also gave a comic musical number with Pooh, April Boy Regino, and K Brosas.

First introduced in the UK, “The X Factor” has conquered more than 30 countries as of mid-2011 and produced more than 50 winners around the world, including Melanie Amaro, who became the first season winner of “The X Factor USA” last month. KZ adds up to the roster of “X Factor” winners all over the world and the first representative of the Philippines in the array of world-class talents from the worldwide hit franchise.
Continue your X Factor experience and download The X Factor Philippines album on iTunes. Click HEREand enjoy the songs from your favorite contestants KZ Tandigan, Daddy's Home, Gabriel Maturan, AKA JAM, and many many more! 

- ABS-CBN Website

GAB, KZ & DADDY'S HOME battle in The X Factor Philippines Grand Finals this weekend!

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It’s going to be a toss up among the Boys, the Girls, and the Groups as “The X Factor Philippines” contestants Gabriel Maturan of Dipolog City, KZ Tandingan of Digos City, and Daddy’s Home of Metro Manila made it to the final three of the country’s biggest musical event and will compete for the grand title in the much-awaited grand finals this Saturday (Oct 6) and Sunday (Oct 7) at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Paranaque. 

The highly-anticipated final musical showdown will also witness the battle of judge-mentors Martin Nievera, who mentors the Boys; Charice for the Girls; and Gary Valenciano for the Groups. Before the excitement this weekend, “The X Factor Philippines” went through an intense drama after Charice’s other mentee from the Girls, Allen Sta. Maria, ended her ‘x factor’ journey at a close fourth spot and got the boot last Sunday (Sep 30). 

All three mentors, except Charice, voted to send Allen home and preferred for KZ, who joined her in the bottom two, to stay in the competition. Charice was spared from choosing between her two girls but bursted into tears when she bid one of her mentees goodbye. The battle stage is already set for the final three. Who will among Gab, KZ, and Daddy’s Home will emerge as the first “The X Factor Philippines” grand winner? 

Be sure to put your favorites at the top by voting for them this Saturday night (Oct 6). Vote after their performances by texting XFGAB/ KZ/DAD and send it to 2331 for Globe and Sun subscribers and 231 for Smart and Talk ‘n Text subscribers. 

Don’t miss the country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” with KC Concepcion as host, in its much-awaited final performance night this Saturday (Oct 6), after “MMK,” and final results night this Sunday (Oct 7), after “Sarah G Live” on ABS-CBN.  

Follow the show’s official Twitter account at @thexfactorphil and like its official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XFactorPhOfficial.

-ABS-CBN Press Release

 

X Factor Philippines 8th Results Night: JERIC Medina is eliminated via Dead Lock!

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The revival theme was never good for Jeric Medina after he was eliminated in the latest Results Night of The X-Factor Philippines. Jeric Medina from Martin Nievera’s team performed I Don’t Wanna Missed A Thing for his survival showdown piece versus Daddy’s Home from Gary Valenciano’s Group Category performed Against All Odds. Jeric was sent home with the text vote 16.74% vs Daddy’s Home score 19.63%

During the performance night Jeric performed Do You Believe in Me. Despite of the good feedback from the judging nights text votes doesn’t favor to his side.

Joining the Final 4 of The X-Factor Philippines are KZ Tandingan and Allen Sta. Maria from Charice’s Girls Category, Gab Maturan from Martin Nievera’s Boys Category and Daddy’s Home from Gary Valenciano’s Group Category.

The current status of the mentor/judges are Gary with 1, Martin with 1and Charice with 2 contenders.

With one more performance and results night before the Grand Finals of The X-Factor Philippines on October 6-7, 2012 who will be joining the final 3? The X-Factor Philippines airs after Maalaala Mo Kaya every Saturday for Performance Night and Results Night every Sunday after Sarah G. Live only on ABS-CBN.

Article courtesy: ASK by Flow Galindez Blog

X-Factor Philippines 6th Results Night: JOAN DA is eliminated; Kedebon others made to Top 6!

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The 80’s theme The X-Factor Philippines was not good for Joan Da who is from the Over 25/ category under Pilita Corales. She tried everything until the final showdown where she faces Allen Sta. Maria from Charice Girl’s category. Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera and Charice voted against Joan.

Now that Joan is eliminated the remaining six contenders of The X-Factor Philippines will continue their X-Factor journey as they get closer to the final showdown. The remaining 6 finalists are Jeric Medina, Gabriel Anciano, and Kedebon Colim of Boys Category of Martin Nievera, Allen Sta. Maria and KZ Tandingan from Charice’ Girls Category, and Daddy’s Home of Gary Valenciano’s Group Category.

With the results of the elimination night Pilita ended her mentorship at the Over 25s Category. Charice still have 2, Gary 1 and Martin 3 more contenders in the competition.

Now The X-Factor Philippines Top 6 will continue their quest to remain on the competition as they face another challenge on Saturday after Maalaala Mo Kaya for the performance night and followed by results night on Sunday after Sarah G Live on ABS-CBN.

Article courtesy: ASK by Flow Galindez Blog

X-Factor Philippines 5th Results Night: Take Off group eliminated via Deadlock!

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The OPM week is not good for group of Take Off after they were named as the latest eliminated contestant in The X-Factor Philippines. Take Off was joined by Joan Da at the Survival Showdown for being part of the bottom 2 of this week. Joan is from Pilita Corales’ Over 25s category performing Bruno Mars’ Grenade, while Take Off from Gary Valenciano’s Group category performed Ogie Alcasid’s Sa Kanya. Take Off was eliminated with the total votes of 6.49 % vs Joan’s 9.99%. But before the deadlock, Gary and Martin voted against Joan while Charice and Pilita are voting for Take Off to be eliminated.

Now there are only 7 remaining contestants from The X-Factor Philippines who will be facing another challenge next week and the possibility to be eliminated. The remaining contestants who will be performing next week are Joan Da of Over 25s Category of Pilita; Jeric Medina, Gabriel Anciano, and Kedebon Colim of Boys Category of Martin Nievera, Allen Sta. Maria and KZ Tandingan from Charice’ Girls Category, and Daddy’s Home of Gary Valenciano’s Group Category.

With the elimination of Take Off, Gary is now equal to Pilita of having one remaining contender on this competition, while Charice has now has two and Martin still have all three of them.

Now The X-Factor Philippines Top 7 will continue their quest to remain on the competition as they face another challenge on Saturday after Maalaala Mo Kaya for the performance night and followed by results night on Sunday after Sarah G Live on ABS-CBN.

Article courtesy and written by: ASK by Flow Galindez Blog

X-Factor Philippines 4th Results Night: Modesto Taran is eliminated!

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After the survival showdown for the 4th Results Night of The X-Factor Philippines Modesto Taran ended his X-Factor Journey. Modesto Taran from Pilita Corales’ Over25 Category performed Michael Buble’s You’ll Never Find Another Love while Take Off from Gary Valenciano’s Group Category did Weslife’s Flying Without Wings. Modesto was eliminated after voted Gary, Charice even Pilita voted against him which is enough and doesn’t need Martin Nievera’s vote anymore.

In the opening of the fourth (4th) results night, Angeline Quinto who is also the product of a reality singing show which is Star Power joins the remaining 9 finalist of The X-Factor Philippines.

The remaining 8 finalists include Joan Da of Over 25s Category of Pilita; Jeric Medina, Gabriel Anciano, and Kedebon Colim of Boys Category of Martin Nievera, Allen Sta. Maria and KZ Tandingan from Charice’ Girls Category, and TakeOff, and Daddy’s Home of Gary Valenciano’s Group Category.

Modesto joins AKA JAM, Mark Mabasa and Jerrianne Mae Templo who have ended their X-Factor journey.

The competition gets tighter and harder as another challenging week awaits the remaining X-Factor hopefuls as they prepare for the next performance night that will happen next Saturday after Maalaala Mo Kaya and followed by the results night on Sunday after Sarah G. Live. The X-Factor Philippines is hosted by KC Concepcion.

Article courtesy: ASK by Flow Galindez Blog

X-Factor Philippines 2nd Results Night: Mark Mabasa is eliminated via Deadlock!

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Mark Mabasa was eliminated by a deadlock where his vote is only 3.72% compare to Take Off’s 3.90%. Mark is from Pilita Corales Over 25s Category while TakeOff is from Gary Valenciano’s Group Category. In the Survival Showdown TakeOff sings Secondhand Serenade’s Fall For You while Mark Mabasa did James Ingram’s There’s No Easy Way. The X-Factor Philippines opened viewers vote when Martin Nievera voted to eliminate Take Off while Charice voted against Mark Mabasa.

The X-Factor Philippines Top 10 Finalists include Joan Da, and Modesto Taran of Over 25s Category of Pilita; Jeric Medina, Gabriel Anciano, and Kedebon Colim of Boys Category of Martin Nievera, Allen Sta. Maria and KZ Tandingan from Charice’ Girls Category, and TakeOff, A.K.A. Jam, and Daddy’s Home of Gary Valenciano’s Group Category.

During the opening the finalists perform the hit songs of Eraserheads including Pare Ko and Overdrive.

Less with one contender, the competition gets tougher as the The X-Factor Philippines Final 10 will be facing another challenge that will happen next week with a new theme and showdown where they will be needing the support of the viewers via text and online vote and later their judges if ever they will be on the bottom 2 for the Survival Showdown.

The X-Factor Philippines is hosted by KC Concepcion and airs on ABS-CBN every Saturday after Maalaala Mo Kaya for the Performance Night and Sunday after Sarah G Live for the Results Night.

Article courtesy: ASK by Flow Galindez Blog

X-Factor Philippines 1st Results Night: Jerrianne Templo is eliminated!

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After the breath taking performances of the Final 12 of The X-Factor Philippines last August 4, the very first finalist to end her journey is Jerrianne Mae Templo from the Girls Group of Charice. Together with Joan Da from the group of Over 25s mentored by Pilita Corales was announced to be the bottom 2. From the survival showdown, Pilita, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera voted for her elimination against the one vote of Charice for Joan.

With the elimination of Jerrianne in the competition, Charice is down to two members of her Girls Category including Allen Sta. Maria and KZ Tandingan. While there rest; Joan Da, Mark Mabasa and Modesto Taran of Over 25s Category of Pilita; Jeric Medina, Gabriel Anciano, and Kedebon Colim of Boys Category of Martin Nievera and TakeOff, A.K.A. Jam (formerly known as Lucky Girls) and Daddy’s Home of Gary Valenciano’s Group Category were all safe this week.

Rockoustic Heartthrob Sam Milby joins the 12 finalists during the opening with the song Call Me Baby that really excites the viewers of the show.

Now with the remaining 11 Finalists of The X-Factor Philippines, how will they take the pressure now that every week they need to perform and save themselves from possible elimination? And how will their respective mentors prepared them for their next performance? Catch the next performance night of The X-Factor Philippines that will happen live next week after Maalaala Mo Kaya (Saturday) and immediately the results night on Sunday after Sarah G Live.

Article courtesy: ASK by Flow Galindez Blog

The X Factor Philippines first live show and elimination this weekend Aug.4-5!

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The country’s biggest musical event of the year “The X Factor Philippines” recently unveiled its 12 finalists who will compete in the much-awaited live shows beginning this Saturday (Aug 4) and face the fifth and most critical judge in the competition— the viewing public.

Judge-mentor Martin Nievera, together with international singing sensation Arnel Pineda as his chosen guest celebrity judge, picked student Gabriel Anciano, college graduate Jeric Medina, and another student, Kedebon Colim, to represent the Boys (solo male performers 16-25 yrs old).

Freelance singer Allen Sta. Maria, dive guide Jerrianne Templo, and band vocalist KZ Tandingan, on the other hand, will represent the Girls (solo female performers 16-25 yrs old) as chosen by their judge-mentor Charice with the help of her guest celebrity judge and fellow Pinay pride Cheesa, who recently became a finalist in the hit US singing competition “The Voice.”

In the Over 25s category (solo performers 26 yrs old and above), judge-mentor Pilita Corrales, together with guest celebrity judge Rico J. Puno, put through musician Joan Da, freelance singer Mark Mabasa, and former security officer Modesto Taran to advance to the final round.

The Groups (16 yrs old and above) category composed of all-male quartet Daddy’s Home, boyband Take Off, and all girl group Lucky Girls wouldn’t be left behind as they were chosen by their judge-mentor Gary Valenciano with the help of guest celebrity judge and world champion Jed Madela.

The final 12 will battle it out in the live shows starting Saturday (Aug 4) at the PAGCOR Grand Theater inParanaquewhere they will sing various movie theme songs.

Their future now lies in the hands of the public who will decide via text vote who among them should stay in the competition and who among them shall leave. The finalist with the lowest number of overnight text votes will be booted off in the show.

Whose ‘x factor’ will shine best and who will be exed out of the competition?  Who among the judge-mentors will say goodbye to one of their three chosen finalists by Sunday?

The competition gets tougher in “The X Factor Philippines” first live show this Saturday (Aug 4), after “MMK, and first elimination night this Sunday (Aug 5), after “Sarah G Live” on ABS-CBN. Follow the show’s official Twitter account at @thexfactorphil and tweet your thoughts and reactions using the hashtag #XFactorPH. You can also like its official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XFactorPhOfficial.

Meet The X Factor Philippines TOP 12- Full List!

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Here's the complete list of The X Factor Philippines TOP 12 from Boys, Girls, Group, and Over 25's category that will perform on the 'Live Shows':

1.) Jeric Medina, 21

2.) Gabriel Maturan, 19

3.) Kedebon Colim, 18

1.) KZ Tandingan 20

2.) Allen Jane Sta. Maria, 17

3.) Jerriane Mae Templo, 21

1.) The Lucky Girls

2.) Take Off

3.) Daddy's Home

1.) Mark Mabasa, 26

2.) Modesto Taran, 55

3.) Joan Da 26

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ABS-CBN's The X Factor Philippines premieres this Saturday, June 23!

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The country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year kicks off this Saturday (June 23) as ABS-CBN premieres the much-awaited Philippine adaptation of the worldwide phenomenal hit ‘X Factor’ franchise, “The X Factor Philippines,” with KC Concepcion as host and Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Charice Pempengco, and Pilita Corrales as celebrity judge-mentors.

“The X Factor Philippines” is searching for undiscovered talent 16 years old and above that will be divided into four categories: Girls, Boys, Adults and Groups. They should be willing to brave the panel for a chance to win the biggest prize in a Philippine singing competition, a whopping P4 million worth of prizes, and become the next Pinoy multimedia star.

After months of auditions in 70 cities across the country, more than 20,000 hopefuls flocked to the audition venues in hopes of fulfilling their dreams. But it wasn’t an easy ride for each and every one of them as they underwent a tedious screening process.

As early as the audition stage, the hopefuls must instantly impress the judges and at the same time an audience of thousands that can be a potential legion of fans. The auditionees need at least three yes’s from the judge-mentors to be able to proceed to the next stage— the Boot Camp.

In the Boot Camp, selected contestants will go through a series of performances that will further test their ‘x factor.’ This will enable the judge-mentors to select and trim them down to 20 contestants divided in four categories— five solo male contestants aged 16-25 or the “Boys,” five solo female contestants aged 16-25 or “Girls,” five solo contestants over 25 years old or the “Adults,” and five group contestants aged 16 and above or the “Groups.”

Before advancing to the Judges’ Homes stage, “The X Factor Philippines” producers will then reveal which category judge-mentors Martin, Gary, Charice, and Pilita will be mentoring. The judge-mentors then take the contestants to their respective “Judge’s Home” where they will select the best performers to take to the live show.

Only three contestants from each category will complete the final 12 contestants who will proceed in the last and final stage of the competition. At this point, the finalists must face the fifth and final judge who has the sole power to turn their dream of becoming a star into reality— the viewers.

Who will become the first grand winner of “The X Factor Philippines” and win about P4 million in prizes? Will the winner come from the Boys, Girls, Adults, or Groups? Who among the mentors will coach the country’s next singing superstar?

Watch out for jaw-dropping performances from auditionees and unexpected tensions among the celebrity judge-mentors. More surprises are also coming your way in weeks to come.

First introduced in the UK, “The X Factor” has conquered more than 30 countries as of mid-2011 and produced more than 50 winners around the world. Its UK format gave birth to multi-platinum album selling artists Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke and the newest group hitting the charts, One Direction. To date, it is considered to be UK’s biggest talent search.

Meanwhile, in the US, the second season of “The X Factor USA” will soon hit TV screen with Britney Spears and Demi Lovato joining the judges table. Together with Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid, they are about to search the successor to first “The X Factor USA” grand winner, Melanie Amaro.

Don’t miss the much-awaited premiere of the country’s biggest and grandest musical event of the year, “The X Factor Philippines,” this Saturday (June 23) after “MMK,” on ABS-CBN. The show also airs on Sundays after “Sarah G Live.”


- ABS-CBN Press Release