I Love OPM (stylized as I ♥ OPM: Original Pinoy Music) is a Philippine television reality competition show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Hosted by Anne Curtis and Eric Nicolas, it aired on the network's Yes Weekend! line up from February 13 to April 23, 2016, replacing Dance Kids and was replaced by We Love OPM.
Format and conception
100% foreigners will compete against each other in singing competition using Filipino songs and most notably the Original Pilipino Music genre. Originally conceived in 2014, the show initially had apl.de.ap as the host but had to decline after scheduling conflicts. Upon being requested as judges, Martin Nievera and Lani Misalucha agreed to participate. Singer-actress Donna Cruz was originally the third judge but the delay in production forced her to withdraw due to personal commitments. Cruz vouched for singer and friend Regine Velasquez to take her place, but since Velasquez renewed her contract with rival station GMA Network, Velasquez was unable to commit despite expressing interest to reunite with peers Nievera and Misalucha. Toni Gonzaga was tapped to be the third judge.
The contestants dubbed as "Touristars" must initially go through 2 rounds which each advancement to another round being termed as "passing a Gate". The audition phase shall determine the 24 contestants to "pass through Gate 1" or qualify to the next round. On the second round to pass Gate 2, the 24 contestants that qualified the audition phase will be group into 4 to compete against each other. Only two contestants per group can advance to the next round. The top two contestants will automatically get a chair, while the third and fourth contestants needs to Bump Off the former by surpassing the current high scores. On the third round, the contestants are grouped in to three to compete for Kababayan's Choice and Judge's Choice. After each performance, the live audience will give a Love Heart or Broken Heart to vote. The contestant with the highest Love Heart will be the Kababayan's Choice. The judges will then choose between the two remaining contestant to be the Judge's Choice.
Each gates corresponds to audition (Gate 1: The Audition), elimination round (Gate 2: The Bump Off), quarter finals (Gate 3: The Kababayan Bump Off), semi-finals (Gate 4: The Take Off), and finals (Gate 5: The Grand Destination).
Episodes I ♥ OPM: Original Pinoy Music premiered on ABS-CBN and worldwide on The Filipino Channel on February 13, 2016 and ended on April 23, 2016, taking over the original timeslot of Pilipinas Got Talent season 5, after Dance Kids ended, which caused the former to take the latter's old timeslot.
Gate 1: The Audition Each touristars must get at least 2 from Himigration Officers (Himigration is a portmanteau of the Filipino word himig which means "melody" and the word immigration) to proceed to the next round. When they get 2 , they are eliminated from the competition.
Episode 1 (February 13, 2016) Episode hashtag: #ILoveOPM
Episode rating: 24.8%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Toni Martin Lani 1 Jeena Dimaandal 19 United States, (California) Bituing Walang Ningning by Sharon Cuneta 2 Ryan Gallagher 27 United States, (Michigan) Kahit Isang Saglit by Martin Nievera 3 Soo Jin Lee 22 Korea Chinito by Yeng Constantino 4 Harris Dio Smith 30 Pakistan Beep Beep by Juan dela Cruz Band
Episode 2 (February 14, 2016) Episode hashtag: #MahalKitaOPM
Episode rating: 20.0%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Toni Martin Lani 1 Addy Raj Gaur 21 India Hinahanap-Hanap Kita by Rivermaya (popularized by Daniel Padilla) 2 Raza Saeed 27 Pakistan Ngiti by Ronnie Liang 3 Anna Rabtsun 26 Russia Sirena by Gloc-9 feat. Ebe Dancel 4 J Morning Korea Ikaw by Yeng Constantino
Episode 3 (February 20, 2016) Episode hashtag: #ILoveOPMSabado
Episode rating: 23.8%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Toni Martin Lani 1 Sumner Mahaffey 22 United States, (Missouri) Pag-Ibig by Yeng Constantino 2 Victor Cervantes 38 United States, (California) Kailangan Kita by Gary Valenciano 3 Jerome McCuin 29 United States, (California) Kawawang Cowboy by Fred Panopio 4 Fathin Amira 24 Singapore Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin by Lani Misalucha
Episode 4 (February 21, 2016) Episode hashtag: #SundayOPMvibes
Episode ratings: 17.1%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Toni Martin Lani 1 Daniel Herrington 27 United States (Mississippi) Mahal Kita Pero by Janella Salvador 2 Mitch Smith Sr. 52 United States (California) Nandito Ako by Ogie Alcasid 3 Naisa Lasalosi 21 Australia (Sydney) Halik by Aegis 4 DBD Dae LeeBobby SkyzDwaine Wooley 262425 Korea (Seoul)NigeriaAustralia Magda by Gloc-9 feat. Rico Blanco
Episode 5 (February 27, 2016) Episode hashtag: #SaturdayOPMLove
Episode rating: 18.3%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Toni Martin Lani 1 Yohan Hwang 20 Korea (Seoul) Ako'y Sa'Yo at Ika'y Akin by First Circle, (popularized by Daniel Padilla) 2 Moses Akoh 26 Nigeria Kahit Kailan by South Border 3 Flora Lee 27 Korea (Seoul) Hulog Ng Langit by Donna Cruz 4 Marina Lin 19 Thailand (Bangkok) Hawak Kamay by Yeng Constantino 5Matthew May 36 United Kingdom (England) May Bukas Pa by Rico J. Puno
Episode 6 (February 28, 2016) Episode hashtag: #OPMSundayWins
Episode rating: 14.7%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Toni Martin Lani 1 Mango Singhi 29 India Mang Jose by Parokya ni Edgar 2 Jonathan Wagner 28 France (Paris) Ikaw by Sharon Cuneta 3 Natalia Moon 24 Australia Pusong Bato by Alon, (popularized by Jovit Baldivino) 4Nelson Leausa 25 Samoa Bakit Pa Ba by Jay-R
Episode 7 (March 5, 2016) Episode hashtag: #ILoveOPMTop24
Episode rating: 18.3%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Toni Martin Lani 1 UchuSentai:Noiz Japan Pinoy Ako by Orange and Lemons 2 Montri Bootnak 26 Thailand Hanggang by Wency Cornejo 3 Jeff James 27 United States (Hawaii) Buko by Jireh Lim 4 In Seon Jung 27 Korea Pagdating Ng Panahon by Aiza Seguerra 5 Reece Rostedt 23 Australia Narda by Kamikazee 6 Graceson Craig United Kingdom Tadhana by Up Dharma Down 7 James Sze Singapore Mahal Kita Walang Iba by Ogie Alcasid 8 Briana Takada Palau Mahal Ko O Mahal Ako by KZ Tandingan 9 Brigham Tauteoli Tonga Ikaw Lang Aking Mahal by Brownman Revival 10 Rizuan Rashid Singapore Muli by Rodel Naval 11 Talal Kuwailed Al Anazi Saudi Arabia Pangako by Kindred Garden 12 Farid Ghosn United Arab Emirates (Dubai) Musika Ang Buhay by Asin 13 Sonata Stevenson 25 United States (Philadelphia) Ikaw Lamang by Janno Gibbs and Jaya
Gate 2: The Bump-Off This gate is equivalent to elimination round.
The 24 Touristars will be grouped into 4 that will be competing against each other. Only two Touristars per group can pass Gate 2. The first two Touristars will automatically get a chair, while the third and fourth Touristars needs to Bump Off the former by surpassing the current high scores.
Episode 8 (March 6, 2016) Episode hashtag: #ILOPMGate2
Destination: Davao
Activities: (1) white water rafting; (2) zip line; (3) crocodile feeding; and (4) snake massage
Episode rating: 15.7%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Average Toni Martin Lani 1 Sumner Mahaffey 22 United States (Missouri) Simpleng Tulad Mo by Daniel Padilla 89 90 96 91.7 2 Reece Rostedt 23 Australia Kay Cristo Lang (In Christ Alone) by Owl City, translated by Reece Rostedt 88 85 87 86.7 3 Fathin Amira 24 Singapore Paano by Lani Misalucha 96 96 97 96.3 4 Naisa Lasalosi 21 Australia (Sydney) Ikot-Ikot by Sarah Geronimo 94 91 96 93.7
Episode 9 (March 12, 2016) Episode hashtag: #ILOPMbohol
Destination: Bohol
Special Tour Guide/s: Joj Ampangan and Jai Ampangan
Activities: (1) meet-and-greet with a guitar maker; (2) Tarsier Conservation visit; (3) eat on floating restaurant; and (4) Loboc Church visit
Episode rating: 16.5%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Average Toni Martin Lani 1 Jeff James 27 United States (Hawaii) Kung Ako Na Lang Sana by Bituin Escalante 89 89 89 89.0 2 Anna Rabtsun 26 Russia Bakit Pa by Jessa Zaragoza 90 88 84 87.3 3 Yohan Hwang 20 Korea (Seoul) Nasa 'Yo Na Ang Lahat by Daniel Padilla 94 94 89 92.3 4 Moses Akoh 26 Nigeria Himala by Rivermaya 95 93 94 94.0
Episode 10 (March 13, 2016) Episode hashtag: #ILOPMmanila
Destination: Manila
Special Touristar Guide/s: Tart Carlos and Viveika Ravanes
Activities: (1) ride ferry boat; (2) eating Soup Number Five and Filipino street foods; and (3) visiting Rizal Park /Luneta Park, Chinatown, Quiapo Church and the Intramuros
Episode rating: 16.2%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Average Toni Martin Lani 1 UchuSentai:Noiz Japan Liwanag Sa Dilim by Rivermaya 89 89 89 89.0 2 Marina Lin 19 Thailand (Bangkok) Oo by Up Dharma Down 89 88 88 88.3 3 Sonata Stevenson 25 United States (Philadelphia) Salamat Musika by Nanette Inventor 90 86 86 87.7 4 Ryan Gallagher 27 United States (Michigan) Sana Maulit Muli by Gary Valenciano 94 95 90 93.0
Episode 11 (March 19, 2016) Episode hashtag: #OpmCEBUtiful
Destination: Cebu
Special Touristar Guide/s: Crazy Duo
Activities: (1) whaleshark watching; (2) singing with local bangkero; and (3) habal-habal riding
Episode rating: 14.7%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Average Toni Martin Lani 1 DBD Dae LeeBobby SkyzDwaine Wooley 262425 Korea (Seoul)NigeriaAustralia Tuloy Pa Rin by Neocolors 94 96 90 93.3 2 Jonathan Wagner 28 France, (Paris) Maalaala Mo Kaya by Carol Banawa 91 89 88 89.3 3 Jeena Dimaandal 19 United States, (California) Iisa Pa Lamang by Joey Albert 92 90 91 91.0 4 Jerome McCuin 29 United States, (California) Mr. Suave by Parokya ni Edgar 88 88 89 88.3
Episode 12 (March 20, 2016) Episode hashtag: #OPMBeCoolBicol
Destination: Bicol
Special Touristar Guide/s: Venus Raj
Activities: (1) preparing raft; (2) preparing and eating pinangat; (3) riding ATV; and (4) visiting Cagsawa Ruins
Episode rating: 15.7%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Average Toni Martin Lani 1 Daniel Herrington 27 United States (Mississippi) No Erase by James Reid and Nadine Lustre 95 90 96 93.7 2 In Seon Jung 27 Korea Pangako by Regine Velasquez 85 85 89 86.3 3 Nelson Leausa 25 Samoa Ikaw Ang Lahat Sa Akin by Martin Nievera 90 86 91 89.0 4 Harris Dio Smith 30 Pakistan Hallelujah by Bamboo 96 98 96 96.7
Episode 13 (March 27, 2016) Episode hashtag: #OPMHappyEaster
Destination: Pampanga
Special Touristar Guide/s: Ryan Bang
Activities: (1) eating in a turo-turo; and (2) visiting the Aeta tribe
Episode rating: 15.5%
Order Touristar Age Flag Country of Origin Song and Artist/s Himigration Officer Average Toni Martin Lani 1 Matthew May 36 United Kingdom, (England) Habang May Buhay by After Image 90 89 90 89.7 2 Addy Raj 21 India Huwag Ka Nang Humirit by James Reid 87 85 87 86.3 3 J Morning Korea Kapag Tumibok Ang Puso by Donna Cruz 94 95 96 95.0 4 Montri Bootnak 26 Thailand (Bangkok) Ikaw Na Nga by Willie Revillame 88 90 90 89.3
Gate 3: The Kababayan Bump-off This gate is equivalent to quarter-final round.
The Touristars is divided into group of three. Each Himigration Officer will have a karaoke session with the three Touristars. Only two of these three will proceed to next round. The first Touristar will be chosen by 100 Kababayan (studio audience) which will give Love Heart or Broken Heart, the Kababayan's Choice. The second Touristar will be chosen by the Himigration Officers, the Judge's Choice.
Episode 14 (April 2, 2016) Episode hashtag: #OPMletsVOTEin
Opening song: Noypi by Bamboo
Episode rating: 14.3%