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'Idol Philippines' to air in April

ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA - A new teaser for the upcoming “Idol Philippines” has been released.</p><p>It features judges Regine Velasquez, Moira dela Torre, James Reid and Vice Ganda talking about the characteristics of an &quot;idol.&quot;</p><p>While no exact date was given yet, the teaser revealed that “Idol Philippines” will debut in April.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SHs_BzpHCkA?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Aside from being a judge, Velasquez previously told ABS-CBN News that she really wants to mentor aspiring singers.</p><p>&quot;I wanna be honest because I want them to improve,&quot; she said, adding that she is certain to have a hard time playing her role.</p><p>&quot;Mahirap kasi when you say &#x27;no&#x27; to a contestant, it&#x27;s like you ruining their dreams,&quot; she explained.</p><p>Dela Torre, on the other hand, said she is more than excited for the show to start because she is also a product of a singing contest.</p><p>As for Reid and Vice Ganda, both feel honored to be part of a panel that will be instrumental in fulfilling one&#x27;s dream.</p><p>“Idol Philippines” is the local version of the Simon Fuller’s “Idol” franchise.</p>