“I see so many contestants with great potential sa mga nag-qualify sa ‘The Clash’,” she says. “Sobrang maraming magagaling, which is not surprising kasi this is the Philippines, famous for good singers. We started the auditions in February at nagpunta kami sa key cities ng bansa in our search for the best. Magsisimula sila ng grupo-grupo until umabot sa one on one at puede kang pumili ng kung sino ang gusto mong makalaban. This will be very exciting not only for the viewers but for all of us involved in the show.”

“This is where I started on TV as a host and singer in the Sunday noontime show, ‘S.O.P.’, kaya parang comeback ko ito sa Kapuso Network,” she says. “I accepted it right away when I learned that I will get to work with my good friend Regine and also with Ai Ai and Christian.”
Ai Ai, in turn, says that the show is a confirmation that she belongs to the league of Regine and Lani. “It’s an honor na mapasama ako sa kanila bilang pare-pareho kaming magagaling kumanta,” she adds. “Ang dream ko ngayon, mabigyan sana kaming tatlo ng special number na sabay-sabay kaming bibirit para lumabas na ang totoo kung sino sa amin talaga ang dapat na tawaging Asia’s Songbird and Nightingale. O sana naman, walang kumontra diyan. Pagbigyan nyo na ako,” she laughs.
“The Clash” is directed by Louie Ignacio. The contestants are called clashers. There will be 14 clashers from Metro Manila, 6 from Northern Luzon, 12 from Central Luzon, 7 from Southern Luzon, 9 from Visayas and 10 from Mindanao, plus 4 more international clashers from different countries. Don’t miss the opening episode this Saturday, July 7.