Battle of the Judges

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Battle of the Judges
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Title card
Genre Reality competition
Based on La France a un incroyable talent: La Bataille Du Jury (2020)
Directed byRico Gutierrez [1]
Presented by Alden Richards
Judges
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producerIrene Pacana
Camera setup Multiple-camera setup
Production company GMA Entertainment Group
Original release
Network GMA Network
ReleaseJuly 15 (2023-07-15) 
September 30, 2023 (2023-09-30)

Battle of the Judges is a 2023 Philippine television reality talent competition show broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Rico Gutierrez, it is hosted by Alden Richards. It premiered on July 15, 2023 on the network's Sabado Star Power sa Gabi line-up. The show concluded on September 30, 2023 with a total of 12 episodes.

Contents

Cast

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Alden Richards served as a host.
Host
Judges

Format

This show is a spin-off of the Got Talent franchise. The format of the show is based on the French version of the show with the same name. The competition between judges begins as they mentor and prepare their squad members for the three levels of competition: Battle of the Best or the elimination round, is the thrilling encounter of 24 squad members who will fight it out in 12 Battles.

Battle to the Top is the semifinal round where the four judges will continue to guide the remaining 12 performers who will compete against each other in 6 battles in order to move forward to the final level, The Ultimate Battle, or the Championship round. Here, the remaining six performers will face each other to conquer the battle stage and be voted as the one and only ultimate champion of the competition, who will receive one million pesos. [7]

Teams

Judges
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Boy Abunda
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Bea Alonzo.
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Jose Manalo
Color key
Judges24 squad members
Boy Abunda [8]
ShammahKathy Hipolito Mas [a] Brenan Espartinez Clyde Basbas [b] Nocturnal Dance CompanyShaneya
Bea Alonzo [9]
Joseph Erwin Valerio [c] Amazing Duo Jay-R Siaboc Erwin ReyesMoses Gozun [d] Roni Mariano
Annette Gozon-Valdes [10]
Power Impact DancersVer5usVianna RicafrancaKendal FabroaNomer LasalaShadow Arts Theater
Jose Manalo [11]
Marvin PeraltaJB Dela CruzSteps of GoldElectro GrooversRoxor BeatMarlou Mangeron
Note: Italicized names are eliminated squad members who were selected by their judges to compete in the wildcard round.

Battle of the Best

In this round, 24 squad members of the four judges will fight it out in 12 battles. The winner for each battle will be based on the votes of the two non-competing judges and 100 studio audience. [12]

Color key
  Judges' and Audiences' Choice
    Squad member won the battle and advanced to the Battle to the Top
      Squad member lost the battle, but was picked by their judge to compete in the Wildcard
      Squad member lost the battle and was eliminated

Episode 1 (July 15)

BattleOrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudience's Vote
11Boy AbundaNocturnal Dance Company
2Annette Gozon-ValdesShadow Arts Theater
21Jose ManaloMarlou Mangeron
2Bea AlonzoMoses Gozun

Episode 2 (July 22)

BattleOrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudience's vote
11Jose ManaloElectro Groovers
2Boy AbundaShaneya
21Bea Alonzo Jay-R Siaboc
2Annette Gozon-ValdesVER5US

Episode 3 (July 29)

BattleOrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudience's vote
11Annette Gozon-ValdesNomer Lasala
2Boy AbundaShammah
21Bea AlonzoAmazing Duo
2Jose ManaloRoxor Beat

Episode 4 (August 5)

BattleOrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudience's vote
11Annette Gozon-ValdesKendal Fabroa
2Jose ManaloMarvin Peralta
21Bea AlonzoRoni Mariano
2Boy AbundaKathy Hipolito Mas

Episode 5 (August 12)

BattleOrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudience's vote
11Jose ManaloSteps of Gold
2Annette Gozon-ValdesVianna Ricafranca
21Boy AbundaClyde Basbas
2Bea AlonzoJoseph Erwin Valerio

Episode 6 (August 19)

BattleOrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudience's Vote
11Boy Abunda Brenan Espartinez
2Jose ManaloJB Dela Cruz
21Annette Gozon-ValdesPower Impact Dancers
2Bea AlonzoErwin Reyes

Battle to the Top

In this semi-final round, 12 remaining squad members of the four judges will fight it out in 6 battles. The winner for each battle will be based on the votes of the two non-competing judges and 100 studio audience.

Color key
  Judges' and Audiences' Choice
    Squad member won the battle and advanced to the Ultimate Battle
      Squad member lost the battle and was eliminated

Episode 7 (August 26)

Joseph Erwin Valerio replaced Moses Gozun due to his competition in WCOPA 2023.

BattleOrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudience's vote
11Annette Gozon-ValdesVianna Ricafranca---
2Jose ManaloJB Dela Cruz
21Boy AbundaNocturnal Dance Company-
2Bea AlonzoJoseph Erwin Valerio

Episode 8 (September 2)

BattleOrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudience's vote
11Bea AlonzoErwin Reyes
2Jose ManaloMarvin Peralta
21Annette Gozon-ValdesVER5US
2Boy AbundaShammah

Episode 9 (September 9)

BattleOrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudience's Vote
11Boy AbundaKathy Hipolito Mas [e]
2Boy AbundaClyde Basbas
21Jose ManaloElectro Groovers
2Bea AlonzoAmazing Duo

Battle to the Top Wildcard Edition

In this wildcard round, 4 previously eliminated squad members of the four judges will return to fight it out in one battle and be part of the Ultimate Battle. The winner will be based on the voting of the judges and the studio audience. In this round, five battle stars will be given: four from the judges (with the judges aren't allowed to vote on their own squad member), and one from the studio audience. In the event of a tie, the studio audience will vote again to break the tie.

Color key
    Squad member won the battle and advanced to the Ultimate Battle
      Squad member lost the battle and was eliminated

Episode 10 (September 16)

OrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudience's vote
1Annette Gozon-ValdesPower Impact Dancers [f]
2Bea Alonzo Jay-R Siaboc
3Boy Abunda Brenan Espartinez
4Jose ManaloSteps of Gold

Ultimate Battle

In this 2-part final round, 7 remaining squad members of the four judges will fight it out in 1 ultimate battle. The winner will be determined by the number of battle stars to be given by the judges and the studio audience.

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Episode 11 (September 23)

OrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudienceTotal Battle Stars ReceivedPlacement
1Annette Gozon-ValdesPower Impact Dancers2189.05Runner-up
2Bea AlonzoJoseph Erwin Valerio22775th Place
3Jose ManaloJB Dela Cruz18.7873.787th Place

Episode 12 (September 30)

OrderTeamParticipantVoting result
BoyBeaAnnetteJoseAudienceTotal Battle Stars ReceivedPlacement
1Boy AbundaShammah21.5486.543rd Place
2Jose ManaloMarvin Peralta2091.52Winner
3Boy AbundaKathy Hipolito Mas2074.056th Place
4Bea AlonzoAmazing Duo1884.44th Place

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Battle of the Judges earned an 11.8% rating. [13]

Notes

  1. Won the toss coin tiebreaker.
  2. Lost the toss coin tiebreaker.
  3. Chosen to be Moses Gozun's replacement.
  4. Withdrew due to his competition in WCOPA 2023.
  5. Judge Boy Abunda chose a toss coin to break the tie.
  6. Voted by the audience in a tiebreaker.

References

  1. Calderon, Nora. "Boy hirap kalabanin si Annette!". The Philippine Star . Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  2. Vibas, Danny. "GMA's new Battle of the Judges: Who's the 'most dangerous' judge?". Daily Tribune . Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  3. Olea, Jerry. "Annette Gozon-Valdes says her position as GMA top exec not at play in Battle of the Judges". PEP. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  4. Jusay, Annalyn S. (July 10, 2023). "Competition leads to better things - Boy Abunda". Manila Bulletin . Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  5. Calanog, Dale. "Team Bea Alonzo is 'almost ready to go' ahead of Battle of the Judges premiere". Philippine Daily Inquirer . Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  6. "New offerings mark GMA 73rd anniversary". BusinessMirror . June 6, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  7. "The judges are ready to battle beginning July 15 on GMA Network". GMA Network . June 11, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  8. "Heto na! Kilalanin ang buong Squad ni Judge Boy Abunda! ✨". Facebook . July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  9. "Paparating na! Kilalanin ang Squad ni Judge Bea Alonzo! ✨". Facebook . July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  10. "Magpapasiklaban na! Kilalanin ang Squad ni Judge Annette Gozon-Valdes! ✨". Facebook . July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  11. "Lalaban na! Kilalanin ang Squad ni Judge Jose Manalo! ✨". Facebook . July 15, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  12. "About The Show". GMA Network. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
  13. CC, Je (January 19, 2024). "Philippine Entertainment in 2023: The 10 Highest-rated TV debuts of the Year". LionhearTV. Retrieved January 21, 2024.