With the return of the singing competition The Clash for its sixth season, its judges—known as “The Clash Panel”—are back, seeking fresh talent to add to GMA’s roster of skilled and versatile singers.
Veteran singer Lani Misalucha, recognized for her impeccable vocal range, is no stranger to singing competitions. Having participated in numerous contests throughout her career, she is well aware of the trials and tribulations that come with them, as well as the benefits they provide on the journey to becoming an artist.
As she resumes her role as one of the three formidable judges for the show’s sixth edition, it is clear that her passion for being part of the musical artists’ journey keeps her coming back to The Clash.
“I love being a part of their success,” Misalucha told Manila Standard Entertainment during the show’s media conference on Sept. 12.
“Seeing the grand champion flourish and transform into someone with real star value makes me proud. It’s so nice to feel that you’ve been part of their journey,” she added.
Misalucha hopes that the grand champion of this season will follow in the footsteps of previous winners and continue to develop into the artist they aspire to be.
“I hope they’ll continue to grow into bigger artists,” she said.
Joining Misalucha as judges are singer Christian Bautista and actress and comedian Ai-Ai delas Alas, who are both on the lookout for talent worthy of the title of grand champion.
Bautista expressed his desire to find a singer with star quality, longevity, and grit, emphasizing the importance of the latter.
“Grit is a kind of toughness that you need in this industry. Whether it’s a bad season or a challenging one, you need to push yourself to improve and stay committed,” he explained.
“Every contestant needs it because after The Clash, real life begins. They’ll be in a controlled environment here, but when they graduate, anything can happen. We want a winner who can adjust quickly and truly improve, becoming a champion not just for a year but for years to come,” he added.
Meanwhile, delas Alas shared her thoughts on the qualities that contestants of The Clash should possess.
“Having talent and skills is not enough. You need to establish a unique image and persona that sets you apart,” she said.
“You must consider your audience, capture their interest, maintain a high level of professionalism, and continuously improve your craft,” she added.
Joining the three judges for the sixth season of The Clash are actress and singer Julie Anne San Jose and actor Rayver Cruz as the show’s “Clash Masters.”
First aired in 2018, The Clash is a singing competition that challenges its contenders to compete against one another in search of promising Filipino talent. The show airs every Saturday at 7:15 p.m. on GMA Network.
