Anna Marie Lukban

18 kiddie hopefuls advance to live semifinals of “Idol Kids Philippines”

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175764236024218 kiddie hopefuls advance to live semifinals of “Idol Kids Philippines”.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>The stage is set for a bigger showdown of kiddie hopefuls as “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/idol-kids-philippines" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em><u>Idol Kids Philippines</u></em></strong></a>” officially named its 18 contenders who will battle it out in the live semifinals starting this Saturday (September 13) and Sunday (September 14).</p><p>Adding more excitement to this weekend’s live semifinals are BINI members Colet and Maloi, who will serve as celebrity mentors to the kiddie hopefuls, while rising OPM star Maki is set to grace the stage as a special guest performer.</p><p>Six new semifinalists advanced from the last week of midrounds, joining kiddie hopefuls Alexa, Andrea, Francheska, Gab, Kara, Kean, Klied, Leisah, Miggy, Samantha, Sean, and Yassi after weeks of inspiring and emotional performances.</p><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ecGRXrny3WE" title="Alexa secures her spot in the live semifinals | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dPkIsgQ5d98" title="Andrea and Kara clinch their places in the semifinals | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qeMpLpv6vkI" title="Leisah and Miggy advance to the live semifinals with the Idol Judges’ votes | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JNGevEIJSyo" title="Samantha and Kean earn their semifinal spots with support from the Idol Judges&#x27; votes | Idol Kids" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-QZhsMN9sy4" title="Gab and Francheska place in the semifinals through the Idol Judges’ votes | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oU1K0tKF0bI" title="Yassi secures a spot in the live semifinals with the highest audience votes | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WwQcVefdLmw" title="Sean advances to the live semifinals after winning the audience’s hearts | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pkISf9dHGcs" title="Klied places in the semifinals after winning the hearts of the audience | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Six-year-old kiddie hopeful Abatar from Las Piñas advanced with his charming take on “Dahil Sa ’Yo,” while kiddie hopeful Jairah from Negros Occidental earned praise for her heartfelt performance of “Habang Ako’y Nabubuhay.”</p><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xa0DJoMe24c" title="Abatar and Jairah secure semifinal spots after earning the Idol Judges Votes | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Cebuana kiddie hopeful Keisha led the pack last Sunday (September 7) after posting the week’s highest score for her moving rendition of “Forever’s Not Enough.” Bulakenya kiddie hopeful Khasy also booked a spot in the next round with her strong vocal showcase in “Follow Your Dreams.”</p><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QufUuTyP3X4" title="Keisha secures a spot in the semifinals with a crowd-favorite performance | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3TMPu3P6Jxo" title="Khasy and Quinn move forward to the semifinals with the Idol Judges’ votes | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Meanwhile, Batangueña kiddie hopeful MJ impressed viewers last Saturday (September 6) with her emotional version of “Kailan Kaya,” alongside kiddie hopeful Quinn from Rizal, who delivered a clean and sweet take on “Pasilyo.”</p><div><iframe width="914" height="514" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bDXFYD9JDZU" title="MJ earns her spot in the live semifinals by capturing the hearts of everyone | Idol Kids Philippines" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The showdown continues next week (September 20 and September 21) as the 18 semifinalists perform before the Kapamilya Idol judges—Asia’s Songbird Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, Power Diva Angeline Quinto, record-breaking singer-songwriter Juan Karlos, and Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano.</p><p>Catch the kiddie hopefuls as they achieve their brightest dreams on “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/idol-kids-philippines" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><u><em>Idol Kids Philippines</em></u></strong></a><strong><u><em></em></u><u></u></strong>,” every Saturday and Sunday, 7:15pm to 8:30pm, on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), and 8pm to 9:15pm on TV5.</p>

<p>“Idol Kids Philippines” officially named its 18 contenders who will battle it out in the live semifinals.</p>

“Idol Kids Philippines” officially named its 18 contenders who will battle it out in the live semifinals.