Post by bulma on Jul 24, 2008 23:46:22 GMT -5
Transition from Philippine Idol:
ABC was supposed to have the second season for Philippine Idol, as announced in a report in ABC's late night news show Sentro. This was also announced by Marcelo during the concert of the first season's final 12 at the Araneta Coliseum in late March 2007. However, rumors began to spread that Philippine Idol would not be having its second season in 2007 as planned, while major station GMA Network was planning to acquire the Idol franchise.[8][9] Sources claimed that ABC incurred heavy losses in the previous season, primarily because of the low number of advertisement placements despite being a widely-followed show.[8] ABC asserted that it was still under negotiation with FremantleMedia about the second season and had earmarked Asian Idol as its "big launch", although there was a possibility that GMA was negotiating about Idol as well since the network already had local versions of Celebrity Duets and Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?--both FremantleMedia franchises.[9][10]
After several negotiations, FremantleMedia had officially decided to move and to have the second season aired on GMA Network, which premiered on April 5, 2008. FremantleMedia's representative Geraldine Bravo said that it is "very fortunate" to find a new partner, while GMA Network's Senior Vice President for Entertainment Wilma Galvante added that both parties have agreed that the network "has the experience, the resources, and the people to mount talent-search programs".
Judges:
Ogie Alcasid
Jolina Magdangal
Wyngard Trac
24 contestants:
Warren Antig
Jayann Bautista
Kid Camaya
Daryl Celis
Ram Chaves
Gretchen Espina
Penelope
Toffer Rei
Sue Ellen
Robby Navarro
Mae Flores
Jeni Rawolle
JJ Jr.
Carol Leus
Meryl David
Walton Zerrudo
Rye Estrada
Sherwin Marquez
Regene Ong
Vren Villaflor
Elliot Andal
Bev Ejercito
Drizzle Muñiz