Updates on Philippine idol

Ryan C is first judge named for 'Philippine Idol'AWARD-WINNING composer Ryan Cayabyab is looking forward to his stint as judge on “Philippine Idol,” set to premiere on ABC 5 in July.

'Idol' producer leads RP teamAS a supervising producer of the “Idol” franchise, Briton Sheldon Bailey has seen fire and rain—and everything in between—in the four corners of the world.

RP 'Idol's' first yieldA boy with autism was among the 80 applicants who passed the first major “Philippine Idol” auditions on Saturday.

Was ABS-CBN eyeing 'Idol' co-prod deal with ABC 5?THE RUMOR WAS RELAYED TO Inquirer Entertainment by a Kapamilya insider: ABS-CBN is eyeing a co-production deal with ABC 5 for “Philippine Idol.”

Search for 'Philippine Idol' beginsEveryone knows “American Idol.” Although it is not the first-ever reality TV singing competition, it is definitely the most popular in the world...

First 'Idol' auditions set June 3“PHILIPPINE Idol” hopefuls had better be ready with audition pieces on June 3.This is according to ABC 5, which announced on Tuesday that the first of three Manila auditions is set on June 3. The network has acquired the franchise for the phenomenally popular reality talent search from FremantleMedia.

RP 'Idol' finds 1st host in Ryan AgoncilloAPART FROM judge Ryan Cayabyab, there’s another Ryan on “Philippine Idol.”“Call me Ryan Seacreature,” joked Ryan Agoncillo, alluding to “American Idol” host and namesake Ryan Seacrest...

ABC 5 launches 'Fast Tracks' 1st Philippine Idol searchABC 5, licensee of the American Idol format, which will soon produce the country’s version of the hit singing contest, jump-starts the search for the first Philippine Idol, with a series of “Fast Tracks” for prospective contestants to be held in 28 cities nationwide.

Thousands troop to Philippine Idol 'Fast-Tracks'Thousands of Philippine Idol wannabes turned up during the first “Philippine Idol Fast Tracks” screenings held in SM Fairview, SM Megamall, SM Pampanga and SM Lucena under the auspices of the Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC).