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Battle of the Judges
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Title card
GenreReality competition
Based onLa France a un incroyable talent: La Bataille Du Jury (2020)
Directed byRico Gutierrez[1]
Presented byAlden Richards
Judges
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producerIrene Pacana
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Production companyGMA Entertainment Group
Original release
NetworkGMA 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. It was replaced by Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko in its timeslot.

Cast

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An image of Alden Richards.
Alden Richards served as a host.
Host
Judges

Format

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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

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Judges
An image of Boy Abunda.
Boy Abunda
An image of Bea Alonzo.
Bea Alonzo.
An image of Jose Manalo.
Jose Manalo
Color key
  •   Winner
  •   Runner-up
  •   Third place
  •   4th-7th place
  •   Eliminated in the Wildcard
  •   Eliminated in the Battle to the Top
  •   Eliminated in the Battle of the Best
  •   Withdrew
Judges 24 squad members
Boy Abunda[8]
Shammah Kathy Hipolito Mas [a] Brenan Espartinez Clyde Basbas [b] Nocturnal Dance Company Shaneya
Bea Alonzo[9]
Joseph Erwin Valerio [c] Amazing Duo Jay-R Siaboc Erwin Reyes Moses Gozun [d] Roni Mariano
Annette Gozon-Valdes[10]
Power Impact Dancers Ver5us Vianna Ricafranca Kendal Fabroa Nomer Lasala Shadow Arts Theater
Jose Manalo[11]
Marvin Peralta JB Dela Cruz Steps of Gold Electro Groovers Roxor Beat Marlou Mangeron
Note: Italicized names are eliminated squad members who were selected by their judges to compete in the wildcard round.

Battle of the Best

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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)

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Battle Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience's Vote
1 1 Boy Abunda Nocturnal Dance Company — ✔ — – ✔
2 Annette Gozon-Valdes Shadow Arts Theater – ✔ –
2 1 Jose Manalo Marlou Mangeron – — ✔ — –
2 Bea Alonzo Moses Gozun ✔ – ✔

Episode 2 (July 22)

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Battle Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience's vote
1 1 Jose Manalo Electro Groovers — ✔ ✔ — ✔
2 Boy Abunda Shaneya – – –
2 1 Bea Alonzo Jay-R Siaboc – — — – –
2 Annette Gozon-Valdes VER5US ✔ ✔ ✔

Episode 3 (July 29)

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Battle Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience's vote
1 1 Annette Gozon-Valdes Nomer Lasala — – — – –
2 Boy Abunda Shammah ✔ ✔ ✔
2 1 Bea Alonzo Amazing Duo ✔ — – — ✔
2 Jose Manalo Roxor Beat – ✔ –

Episode 4 (August 5)

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Battle Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience's vote
1 1 Annette Gozon-Valdes Kendal Fabroa ✔ – — — –
2 Jose Manalo Marvin Peralta – ✔ ✔
2 1 Bea Alonzo Roni Mariano — — – – –
2 Boy Abunda Kathy Hipolito Mas ✔ ✔ ✔

Episode 5 (August 12)

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Battle Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience's vote
1 1 Jose Manalo Steps of Gold – – — — –
2 Annette Gozon-Valdes Vianna Ricafranca ✔ ✔ ✔
2 1 Boy Abunda Clyde Basbas — — ✔ – ✔
2 Bea Alonzo Joseph Erwin Valerio – ✔ –

Episode 6 (August 19)

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Battle Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience's Vote
1 1 Boy Abunda Brenan Espartinez — ✔ – — –
2 Jose Manalo JB Dela Cruz – ✔ ✔
2 1 Annette Gozon-Valdes Power Impact Dancers ✔ — — – –
2 Bea Alonzo Erwin Reyes – ✔ ✔

Battle to the Top

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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)

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

Battle Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience's vote
1 1 Annette Gozon-Valdes Vianna Ricafranca - - — — -
2 Jose Manalo JB Dela Cruz ✔ ✔ ✔
2 1 Boy Abunda Nocturnal Dance Company — — – ✔ -
2 Bea Alonzo Joseph Erwin Valerio ✔ – ✔

Episode 8 (September 2)

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Battle Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience's vote
1 1 Bea Alonzo Erwin Reyes – — – — –
2 Jose Manalo Marvin Peralta ✔ ✔ ✔
2 1 Annette Gozon-Valdes VER5US — – — ✔ –
2 Boy Abunda Shammah ✔ – ✔

Episode 9 (September 9)

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Battle Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience's Vote
1 1 Boy Abunda Kathy Hipolito Mas ✔ [e] – ✔ ✔ –
2 Boy Abunda Clyde Basbas – ✔ – – ✔
2 1 Jose Manalo Electro Groovers – — – — –
2 Bea Alonzo Amazing Duo ✔ ✔ ✔

Battle to the Top Wildcard Edition

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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)

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Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience's vote
1 Annette Gozon-Valdes Power Impact Dancers ✔ ✔ — ✔[f]
2 Bea Alonzo Jay-R Siaboc — ✔
3 Boy Abunda Brenan Espartinez — ✔ ✔
4 Jose Manalo Steps of Gold —

Ultimate Battle

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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.

Color key
  •   Winner
  •   Runner-up
  •   3rd Place

Episode 11 (September 23)

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Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience Total Battle Stars Received Placement
1 Annette Gozon-Valdes Power Impact Dancers – 21 — – – 89.05 Runner-up
2 Bea Alonzo Joseph Erwin Valerio – — – 22 – 77 5th Place
3 Jose Manalo JB Dela Cruz – – – — 18.78 73.78 7th Place

Episode 12 (September 30)

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Order Team Participant Voting result
Boy Bea Annette Jose Audience Total Battle Stars Received Placement
1 Boy Abunda Shammah — – – – 21.54 86.54 3rd Place
2 Jose Manalo Marvin Peralta 20 – – — – 91.52 Winner
3 Boy Abunda Kathy Hipolito Mas — – – 20 – 74.05 6th Place
4 Bea Alonzo Amazing Duo – — 18 – – 84.4 4th Place

Ratings

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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

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  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

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  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?". 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.
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