BakClash is a singing competition for gay men and trans women with remarkable vocal skills and natural wit. The segment premiered on 8 October 2018 and concluded on 30 March 2019.
The contest is a subsegment of Juan for All, All for Juan: Bayanihan of d' Pipol. Its title is a spoof of the 2018 reality talent competition The Clash, which was hosted by Regine Velasquez.
Jerricho "Echo" Sison Calingal of Tondo, Manila was hailed as the grand winner of the competition. Echo thereafter joined the roster of Dabarkads co-hosts becaue of the natural sense of wit and humor that he demonstrated as a contestant throughout the BakClash competition.
Months after the conclusion of the segment, four of the segment's contestants dropped their debut single titled "Boom Shala" as a group known as BakClash Divas. The group is composed of Neurie Talaman, Divette Delfin, EJ Salamante, and grand winner Echo Calingal. The group was officially introduced on Eat Bulaga! on Saturday, 10 August 2019 as the first-ever gaypop group of the Philippines.
Overview
Auditions
The contest was open to gay men and transgender women who can not only sing well, but are also naturally comical and witty.
The first few contestants of the competition were known stand-up comedians who regulary performed at Klownz, Zirkoh, and other comedy bars around Metro Manila. Hence, the early contestants knew each other very well and called Allan K (owner of Klownz and Zirkoh) as their boss live on television.
Eventually, auditions were opened up to the masses who aspired to joined the competition. The open auditions were held at the Broadway Centrum.
Luzon tournament
Daily rounds
The daily rounds were held on weekdays from 8 October 2018 to 25 January 2019. They were held on the featured barangay venues of Juan for All, All for Juan: Bayanihan of d' Pipol and were collaboratively presented by the barangay hosts and the studio hosts.
Each daily round featured two contestants who performed their song choices on a makeshift stage in front of a live barangay audience. After their performances, contestants were asked to comment on each other's performances or even to provide their own rendition of their opponent's song.
Afterwards, they performed excerpts of up to three songs that were randomly selected for them in the same-song challenge. In the question-and-answer portion, they must then respond within 30 seconds to a simple question of why they should win the round. The challenges gave the contestants an opportunity to show their humorous and witty personalities.
Daily round winners received a cash prize of ₱10,000 and became a reigning BakClasher. They must then return to the daily rounds each week to defend their title against a new challenger until they earn seven colored sashes—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet—which followed the seven conventional colors of the LGBT rainbow flag. Any reigning BakClasher who manages to earn seven sashes was inducted into the BakClash Hall of Divas and advanced to the next round of the competition.
If a challenger successfully defeats any of the reigning BakClashers, then he or she gains the title as a new reigning BakClasher. Meanwhile, the defeated reigning BakClasher will only lose one sash and could be invited back to the competition in the BakBakClash rounds. If the BakClasher victoriously returns to the daily rounds, then he or she must re-earn the lost colored sash and then continue his/her way toward the BakClash Hall of Divas.
Only ten reigning BakClashers could be inducted into the BakClash Hall of Fame.
BakBakClash
The BakBakClash rounds were held on Saturdays. Contestants who lost in the daily rounds were given the opportunity to compete in the segment once more.
The rounds were held on the featured barangay venues of Juan for All, All for Juan: Bayanihan of d' Pipol and were collaboratively presented by the barangay hosts and the studio hosts.
The BakBakClash rounds followed the same format as the daily rounds. Two contestants performed their song choices and then criticized each other's performances. They then showed their comical sides in the same-song challenge and the question-and-answer portion.
Each BakBakClash winner returned as a challenger in the daily rounds the following week. He or she was given the opportunity to select one of the reigning BakClashers whom he/she would like to go up against. If the contender manages to defeat the reigning BakClasher in the daily round, then he or she becomes the new reigning BakClasher.
Bak to Bak to Bak
After eight reigning BakClashers were inducted into the BakClash Hall of Divas, the three remaining reigning BakClashers were forced to compete in a round-robin tournament for the final two spots in the next round. The colored sashes earned from the daily rounds were now disregarded.
The first contestant to gain three points earned the ninth spot. Afterwards, the first to get two points between the two remaining contestants earned the tenth spot in the BakClash Hall of Divas.
Regional tournament (Visayas and Mindanao)
Contenders from the Visayas and Mindanao regions were flown to Metro Manila courtesy of Philippine Airlines to perform live on the noontime show. The regions each had their own week-long finals where representatives within each region competed against one another. The grand showdown for each region was held weeks later.
The Visayas daily rounds were held from 4 February to 8 February 2019. Its regional grand showdown occurred on Saturday, 23 February 2019. Meanwhile, the Mindanao daily rounds were held from 11 February to 15 February 2019. Its regional grand showdown later occurred on Saturday, 2 March 2019.
Regional daily rounds
They were held on the featured barangay venues of Juan for All, All for Juan: Bayanihan of d' Pipol and were collaboratively presented by the barangay hosts and the studio hosts.
Two contestants performed their song choices and then criticized each other's performances. They then showed their comical sides in the same-song challenge and the question-and-answer portion. Winners received ₱10,000 and immediately advanced to their region's grand showdown.
Regional grand showdowns
The grand showdown for each region was held at APT Studios. The finalists competed against each other once more by showcasing their all-out vocal prowess and stage presence. Each regional grand showdown had different panel of judges who determined the two winners for each region who would be inducted into the BakClash Hall of Divas and would advance to the next round of the competition. The criteria of judging were as follows:
- 70% – Taray sa kantahan
- 30% – Feel na feel na performance
For the Visayas grand showdown, the panel of judges included comedian Ai-Ai Delas Alas, musical director Moy Ortiz, television host Boobay, actress Gabbi Garcia, and singer Lani Misalucha.
For the Mindanao grand showdown, the panel of judges included songwriter Ice Seguerra, comedian Gladys Guevarra, singer Anton Diva, band vocalist Jinky Vidal, and singer Kuh Ledesma.
The four regional winners each received ₱50,000 and immediately advanced to the qualifying rounds of the competition
Luzon grand showdown
The Luzon grand showdown was held on Saturday, 23 March 2019 at APT Studios. The ten contenders of Luzon's BakClash Hall of Divas competed against each other once again to be narrowed down into six finalists who would advance to the qualifying round of the competition.
The ten finalists were divided into two batches, each consisting of five contestants. Each contestant performed their song choice in the first round, and were then asked to sing their own rendition of the same song in the second round.
The panel of judges included songwriter Julie Anne San Jose, vocal coach Annie Quintos, musical director Myke Salomon, singer Christian Bautista, theater performer Bituin Escalante, and theater actress Joanna Ampil, and internationally-acclaimed singer Jake Zyrus.
Announcement of Luzon grand showdown winners (Top 7)
The winners of the Luzon grand showdown were announced the following Monday on 25 March 2019. Because of a tie, the hosts announced seven candidates who would advance to the next round of the competition instead of the originally planned Top 6. They were Eljon "Janel" Alonzo, EJ Salamante, Raven Ikeda, Allan "Yvonna" Ang, Jojo "Inah Magenta" Rizano, Jerricho "Echo" Calingal, and Michael Angelo "Divette" Delfin.
In addition, Jerricho "Echo" Calingal was awarded the BakClash Dabarkads Choice Award after receiving the most likes on Eat Bulaga!'s Facebook page. He took home an additional ₱10,000.
Qualifying rounds
The week-long qualifying rounds were held from 25 March to 29 March 2019 at APT Studios. The 11 grand showdown winners (seven from Luzon, two from Visayas, and two from Mindanao) showcased their vocal prowess once again in the qualifying rounds where they were to be narrowed down into the six grand finalists who would advance to the final round of the competition.
The judges for each qualifying round battle varied each day. They were as follows:
- Monday, 25 March 2019: Top Suzara, Ronnie Liang, Radha Cuadrado
- Tuesday, 26 March 2019: Paolo Santos, Ima Castro, Dingdong Avanzado
- Wednesday, 27 March 2019: Duncan Ramos, Rachel Alejandro, Jett Pangan
- Thursday, 28 March 2019: OJ Mariano, Gino Padilla, Kuh Ledesma
- Friday, 29 March 2019: Marco Sison, Sweet Plantado, Jinky Vidal, Hajji Alejandro
Each contestant performed their song choice in the first round, and were then asked to sing their own rendition of the same song in the second round. The criteria of judging were as follows:
- 50% – Taray sa kantahan
- 30% – Tindi sa bakclashan
- 20% – Feel na feel na performance
The Grand Showdown
The BakClash Grand Showdown was held on Saturday, 30 March 2019 at APT Studios. It was hosted by Luane Dy, Pia Guanio, Pauleen Luna, and Allan K. Six grand finalists competed against each other for the final time to determine the Ultimate Diva of the singing competition.
The panel of judges who decided the winner of the competition included musical director Danny Tan, OPM singer Renz Verano, actor Mark Bautista, theater performer Audie Gemora, Journey frontman Arnel Pineda, and actress Jessa Zaragoza. The criteria of judging were as follows:
- 40% – Taray sa kantahan
- 40% – Tindi sa bakclashan
- 20% – Feel na feel na performance
Each contestant performed their song choice in the first round, and were then asked to sing their own rendition of the same song, "Pen Pen de Sarapen", in the second round.
At the end of the competition, Jerricho "Echo" Sison Calingal was declared as the grand winner of the competition. He took home a cash prize of ₱300,000.
Hosts
Below is a list of hosts who have handled the segment at some point in its run. This includes main, co-, substitute, and one-time presenters.
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ResultsLuzon tournamentDaily rounds and BakBakClash roundsEach daily round featured two contestants who performed their song choices on a makeshift stage in front of a live barangay audience. Daily round winners became a reigning BakClasher. They must then return to the daily rounds each week to defend their title against a new challenger until they earn seven colored sashes. Any reigning BakClasher who manages to earn seven sashes was inducted into the BakClash Hall of Divas. If a challenger successfully defeats any of the reigning BakClashers, then he or she gains the title as a new reigning BakClasher. Meanwhile, the defeated reigning BakClasher will only lose one sash and could be invited back to the competition in the BakBakClash rounds. If the BakClasher victoriously returns to the daily rounds, then he or she must re-earn the lost colored sash and then continue his/her way toward the BakClash Hall of Divas. Only ten reigning BakClashers could be inducted into the BakClash Hall of Fame. In the BakBakClash rounds, contestants who lost in the daily rounds were given the opportunity to compete in the segment once more. Each BakBakClash winner returned as a challenger in the daily rounds the following week. He or she was given the opportunity to select one of the reigning BakClashers whom he/she would like to go up against. If the contender manages to defeat the reigning BakClasher in the daily round, then he or she becomes the new reigning BakClasher.
Week of 8 October–12 October
Week of 15 October–19 October
Week of 22 October–26 October
Week of 29 October–2 November
Week of 5 November–9 November
Week of 12 November–17 November
Week of 19 November–24 November
Week of 26 November–1 December
Week of 3 December–8 December
Week of 10 December–15 December
Week of 17 December–21 December
Week of 24 December–5 January
Week of 7 January–12 January
Week of 14 January–19 January
Week of 21 January–26 January
Bak to Bak to BakAfter eight reigning BakClashers were inducted into the BakClash Hall of Divas, the three remaining reigning BakClashers were forced to compete in a round-robin tournament for the final two spots in the next round. The colored sashes earned from the daily rounds were now disregarded. The first contestant to gain three points earned the ninth spot. Afterwards, the first to get two points between the two remaining contestants earned the tenth spot in the BakClash Hall of Divas.
Regional tournaments (Visayas and Mindanao)Contenders from the Visayas and Mindanao regions were flown to Metro Manila courtesy of Philippine Airlines to perform live on the noontime show. The regions each had their own week-long finals where representatives within each region competed against one another. The grand showdown for each region was held weeks later.
VisayasFor the Visayas grand showdown, the panel of judges included comedian Ai-Ai Delas Alas, musical director Moy Ortiz, television host Boobay, actress Gabbi Garcia, and singer Lani Misalucha.
MindanaoFor the Mindanao grand showdown, the panel of judges included songwriter Ice Seguerra, comedian Gladys Guevarra, singer Anton Diva, band vocalist Jinky Vidal, and singer Kuh Ledesma.
Luzon grand showdownThe Luzon grand showdown was held on Saturday, 23 March 2019 at APT Studios. The ten contenders of Luzon's BakClash Hall of Divas competed against each other once again to be narrowed down into six finalists who would advance to the qualifying round of the competition. The ten finalists were divided into two batches, each consisting of five contestants. Each contestant performed their song choice in the first round, and were then asked to sing their own rendition of the same song in the second round. The winners of the Luzon grand showdown were announced the following Monday on 25 March 2019. Because of a tie, the hosts announced seven candidates who would advance to the next round of the competition instead of the originally planned Top 6. In addition, Jerricho "Echo" Calingal was awarded the BakClash Dabarkads Choice Award after receiving the most likes on Eat Bulaga!'s Facebook page. He took home an additional ₱10,000.
Qualifying roundsThe week-long qualifying rounds were held from 25 March to 29 March 2019 at APT Studios. The 11 grand showdown winners showcased their vocal prowess once again in the qualifying rounds where they were to be narrowed down into the six grand finalists who would advance to the final round of the competition. Each contestant performed their song choice in the first round, and were then asked to sing their own rendition of the same song in the second round.
The Grand ShowdownThe BakClash Grand Showdown was held on Saturday, 30 March 2019 at APT Studios. It was hosted by Luane Dy, Pia Guanio, Pauleen Luna, and Allan K. Six grand finalists competed against each other for the final time to determine the Ultimate Diva of the singing competition. Each contestant performed their song choice in the first round, and were then asked to sing their own rendition of the same song, "Pen Pen de Sarapen", in the second round. At the end of the competition, Jerricho "Echo" Sison Calingal was declared as the grand winner of the competition.
Trivia
List of contestantsA total of 94 contestants competed in the singing contest BakClash. The contestants are listed in alphabetical order based on their last names.
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