The worldwide format “The Voice” is returning to Philippine television after two years, remaining with ABS-CBN, its local home since 2013.
A decade after the debut season of “The Voice of the Philippines” aired, its kids version will return in 2023 to showcase new talents.
“The Voice Kids” will return for its fifth season next year, the show announced Monday, with audition dates ranging from November through December.
Aspirants between the ages of 6 and 12 are invited to audition in Starmall SJDM Bulacan on November 20, Starmall EDSA Shaw on November 26, Vista Mall Dasmarinas on December 3, Vista Mall Bataan on December 4, Vista Mall Tanza on December 10, and Vista Mall Taguig on December 11.
For their audition, candidates must prepare one English and one Tagalog song.
“The Voice Kids” has had four seasons to date, with winners including Lyca Gairanod (2014), Elha Nympha (2015), Joshua Oliveros (2016), and Vanjoss Bayaban (2019).
The most recent “The Voice” version in the Philippines was the teen format in 2020, which had to change its format and production due to the pandemic’s beginning.
The coaches for the next season of “The Voice Kids” are yet to be revealed. Past coaches of the competition include Lea Salonga and Bamboo Manalac, who were present for all but the third season; Sarah Geronimo, who was present for all but the third season; and Sharon Cuneta, who joined the third season.