Singing contest finalists unite for It's Showtime's 17th anniversary
Performers from The Clash and Tawag ng Tanghalan shared the stage on the fifth day of the programme's week-long celebration.
Finalists representing GMA Network's The Clash and ABS-CBN's Tawag ng Tanghalan performed together on It's Showtime on October 23, 2026, as the Philippine programme marked its 17th anniversary. The episode formed the fifth day of celebrations lasting a week.
Hosts Anne Curtis and Jackie Gonzaga began the show with Celine Dion's “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now”. Another Dion song, “All by Myself”, was performed by the pairing of Muriel Lomadilla and Carmelle Collado.
The repertoire spanned pop, rock and power ballads. Aerosmith's “Dream On” brought together Garrett Bolden and JM Dela Cerna, while Jong Madaliday partnered with Marko Rudio for Meat Loaf's 1993 song “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)”.
Arabelle Dela Cruz sang Beyoncé's “Listen” alongside Arvery Love. Other duets paired John Rex with JM Yosures on “Ever Since the World Began”, and Hannah Precillas with Marielle Montellano on Air Supply's “Just as I Am”. Jessica Villarubin and Lyka Estrella performed Heart's “What About Love”.
The anniversary programme also includes celebrity appearances and performances by Fitterkarma, Angela Ken, Earl Agustin and Skusta Clee, among other guests.
