The third season of The Voice Kids was a Philippine reality singing competition on ABS-CBN. Lea Salonga and Bamboo Mañalac returned to the show as coaches. Sarah Geronimo left the show to focus on her other projects, such as ASAP, and a new album. As a result, Sharon Cuneta replaced her as a coach. Luis Manzano and Robi Domingo returned to host the show; however, Yeng Constantino was replaced by Kim Chiu. Constantino didn't return to the show due to her earlier commitments with some other programs.
It aired May 28 to August 28, 2016, replacing the fifth season of Pilipinas Got Talent and was replaced by Pinoy Boyband Superstar. It airs 7:15 p.m. (PST) every Saturdays; and 7 p.m. (PST) every Sundays.
Joshua Oliveros of FamiLea as the winner, the first male grand champion in the show to do so and marking Salonga's first win in the show as coach.
Developments After the finale of the second season of The Voice Kids, it was announced that the show will have a third season.
Coaches
Lea Salonga confirmed on an interview that she will be returning for the third season of The Voice Kids; Bamboo Mañalac was also confirmed to return to the show. However, it was announced that Sarah Geronimo will no longer serve as a coach on its third season to focus more on her career as an artist. Rumors circulated that Sharon Cuneta will replace Sarah on the show. On May 2, 2016, she confirmed that she is the new The Voice Kids coach.
Hosts Luis Manzano and Robi Domingo were slated to return as hosts of the show. However, Yeng Constantino was not able to return to the show due to her earlier commitments with It's Showtime as a judge of the segment Tawag ng Tanghalan and with We Love OPM as a mentor and she was replaced by Kim Chiu.
Auditions
The ages of the auditionees were reduced to 6–13 years old; in the previous season, it was 7–13 years old.
+On-ground auditions of The Voice Kids Date Venue City Ref. April 6, 2016 Pacific Mall Lucena Lucena, Quezon January 10, 2016 Pinoy Big Brother Hall Quezon City, Metro Manila October 17, 2015 CityMall Consolacion Consolacion, Cebu Robinsons Place Palawan Puerto Princesa, Palawan CityMall Tagbak Tagbak, Jaro, Iloilo City October 10 and 11, 2015 Starmall EDSA-Shaw Mandaluyong, Metro Manila Starmall San Jose del Monte San Jose del Monte, Bulacan Robinsons Place Lipa Lipa, Batangas October 3 and 4, 2015 Robinsons Place Pangasinan Calasiao, Pangasinan Pacific Mall Legazpi Legazpi, Albay Robinsons Starmills San Fernando, Pampanga September 26 and 27, 2015 Robinsons Sta Rosa Santa Rosa, Laguna Starmall Prima Taguig Taguig, Metro Manila Robinsons Starmills Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila September 19 and 20, 2015 Pacific Mall Cebu Mandaue, Cebu Pacific Mall Lucena Lucena, Quezon Robinsons Novaliches Novaliches, Quezon City, Metro Manila September 12 and 13, 2015 Starmall Las Piñas Las Piñas, Metro Manila Dragon8 Mall Divisoria Divisoria, Manila, Metro Manila Gaisano Mall of Toril Toril, Davao City September 6 and 7, 2015 CityMall Arnaldo–Roxas Roxas City, Capiz CityMall Anabu–Imus Anabu, Imus, Cavite Resorts World Manila Pasay, Metro Manila
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CoachesTop 72 artistsLea Salonga (FamiLea)Joshua OliverosYessha dela CalzadaRagen Angel PeñaflorNoel Comia Jr.Yssa Marie WestPeter VallejosKate EscolWayneheart Geonzon Alfred Baja Matthew EscondeJulian LascotaNirro BautistaCarmela LorzanoSaisha Rae MasiragMarcuz BraciaGabie MendozaNatalie Zarene MartinezMaegan FrondosoMaria Krischellei RoblesAl Vincent CaselaHenli AsuerosJoseph MirafloresHannah Faye MiguelEleana GabunadaBamboo Mañalac (Kamp Kawayan)Justin John AlvaWyllian Heart SalvadorXylein HerreraEzra and Elisha VillaluzPrincess Aliyah RabaraKenneth Agustin BardinasBernard BadatoKyle Philippe MallariAiken RamosThaddeus SalazarArnie MaunHans Gerald SantosMaxine ManzanoShantii LimBien Makisig AducaBea RoaGeleina SorianoRomalyn QuezonCahil ManilaMark Ahron CabalonaMiguel SuarezAlyssa SuzukiJean FloresJulianah Agatha CruzSharon Cuneta (Team Sharon)Antonetthe TismoAlvin DahanJohn Carlo TanSharla Mae CerillesGella VergaraHannah HakamiIan Joseph PrelligeraTimoty PepitoCyd PangcaJohn Paul GumandoyJohn Lozada Yohance BuieKrisha AlerJhie Anne GuinooBeatrice Mariel OngGabrielle SoldevillaAlthea Mignonette PinzonJiewhel ElmidoDannah Alexa ArciagaAradel BascruzYuliyah AgraviadorMemphis MalapadPatricia MedallaMisha de Leon
Blind auditions
During the Blind auditions, each coach must now form a team of 24 young artists, instead of the usual 18 during the first and second seasons.
It aired from May 28 to July 16 for 15 episodes with a total of 90 aspiring contestants.
Color key Coach hit his/her "I WANT YOU" button Artist defaulted to this coach's team Artist elected to join this coach's team Artist eliminated with no coach pressing his or her "I WANT YOU" button
Episode 1 (May 28) The first episode was graced by an opening number from the coaches wherein they sang "Heroes" from Alesso. Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Yessha dela Calzada 7 Cebu City "Saan Darating Ang Umaga" 2 Xylein Herrera 12 Boracay, Malay, Aklan "Raggamuffin" 3 Noel Comia Jr. 11 Batangas City "Can This Be Love" – 4 John Paul Gumandoy 9 Liloan, Cebu "Anak"
Episode 2 (May 29) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Yuliyah Agraviador 6 San Mateo, Rizal "Uptown Funk" – – 2 Peter Vallejos 9 Las Piñas, Metro Manila "One Call Away" – 3 Baina Kae Pangan 8 Taguig, Metro Manila "Ang Buhay Ko" – – – 4 Eleana Gabunada 7 Parañaque, Metro Manila "Fight Song" 5 Timoty Pepito 6 San Jose del Monte, Bulacan "Natutulog Ba ang Diyos?" –
Episode 3 (June 4) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Yohance Buie 10 Antipolo, Rizal "Macho Gwapito" – 2 Natalie Zarene Martinez 11 Cabanatuan "Defying Gravity" – 3 Justin John Alva 12 Lucena City "The Search Is Over" 4 Matthew Joshua Esconde 7 Subic, Zambales "What Makes You Beautiful" – Notes
a. Despite Bamboo Manalac not turning for Matthew Esconde, the latter attempted to choose him as his coach.
Episode 4 (June 5) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Memphis Malapad 7 Olongapo City, Zambales "Buko" – – 2 Aiken Ramos 12 Baguio "Jeepney Love Story" 3 Gab Beaniza 8 Roxas City, Capiz "My Way" – – – 4 Saisha Rae Masirag 7 Parañaque, Metro Manila "Lupa Man Ay Langit Na Rin" 5 Antonetthe Tismo 13 Parañaque, Metro Manila "Sayang Na Sayang"
Episode 5 (June 11) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Hannah Faye Miguel 8 Santa Ana, Pampanga "Malayo Pa Ang Umaga" – 2 Althea Mignonette Pinzon 10 Calamba, Laguna "Hulog Ng Langit" – 3 Gabie Mendoza 11 San Juan, Metro Manila "Mr. Kupido" 4 Hans Gerald Santos 9 Quezon City, Metro Manila "Cups" – – 5 Alvin Dahan 13 Davao City "Bukas Na Lang Kita Mamahalin"
Episode 6 (June 12) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Alyssa Suzuki 10 Marilao, Bulacan "Ngayon" 2 Kate Escol 12 Meycauayan, Bulacan "Don't Cry Out Loud" – 3 Rahdni "Ibong Ligaw" – – – 4 John Kenneth "To Love You More" – – – 5 Omar "Pangako Sa'yo" – – – 6 Bien Makisig Aduca 10 Tarlac "If I Sing You a Love Song" – – 7 Sharla Mae Cerilles 12 Parañaque, Metro Manila "Power of Love"
Episode 7 (June 18) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Yedda Lambujon 12 Cainta, Rizal "Proud Mary" – – – 2 Carmela Lorzano 7 Batangas "Tomorrow" 3 John Carlo Tan 11 Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila "Narito" – 4 Krisha Aler 10 Marikina, Metro Manila "Through the Rain" 5 Romalyn Quezon 11 Nueva Ecija "Usok" – –
Episode 8 (June 19) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Maricar Fortus 12 Imus, Cavite "Dance with My Father" – – – 2 Beatrice Mariel Ong 10 Cainta, Rizal "Clarity" – 3 Kenneth Agustin Bardinas 11 Davao del Norte "All of Me" – – 4 Julianah Agatha Cruz 13 Quezon City, Metro Manila "Tunay Na Mahal" – – 5 Joshua Oliveros 11 Hamtic, Antique "Habang May Buhay" – – 6 Miguel Suarez 9 Antipolo, Rizal "Hallelujah"
Episode 9 (June 25) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Hannah Hakami 11 Butuan "Who Says" 2 Kristian Yap 9 Quezon City, Metro Manila "Rockin' Robin" – – – 3 Cyd Ira Pangca 8 Quezon, Bukidnon "You Are My Song" – – 4 Elisha and Ezra Villaluz 11 & 11 Alaminos, Laguna "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" 5 Gella Vergara 8 Cebu City "Somewhere"
Episode 10 (June 26) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Ian Joseph Prelligera 7 Ligao City, Albay "Wag Ka Nang Umiyak" 2 Bea Roa 10 Bacoor, Cavite "Fame" – – 3 Patricia Medalla 9 San Mateo, Rizal "You'll Never Walk Alone" – 4 Wyllian Heart Salvador 10 Muntinlupa, Metro Manila "Hello" – 5 Wayneheart Claire Geonzon 6 Quezon City "Music and Me"
Episode 11 (July 2) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Yssa Marie West 10 Honolulu, Hawaii, USA "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" 2 Jean Arianne Flores 12 Alaminos, Laguna "One Night Only" 3 Geleina Soriano 10 Porac, Pampanga "Himala" – 4 John Lozada 12 Roxas City, Capiz "Oras Na" 5 Joseph Miraflores 10 Antipolo, Rizal "Tuwing Umuulan" 6 Alfred Baja 11 Batangas "Separate Ways"
Episode 12 (July 3) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Marcuz Bracia 7 Bacacay, Albay "Drag Me Down" – 2 Aisling Cully 11 Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila "Mr. DJ" – – – 3 Mark Ahron Cabalona 11 Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija "I'm Not the Only One" – 4 Maegan Frondoso 11 Plaridel, Bulacan "Because of You" 5 Dannah Alexa Arciaga 9 San Jose del Monte, Bulacan "The Voice Within" – 6 Princess Aliya Rabara 7 Marilao, Bulacan "I'm in Love with a Monster"
Episode 13 (July 9) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Gabrielle Soldevilla 11 Malabon, Metro Manila "Break Free" – 2 Jhie Anne Guinoo 9 Malolos, Bulacan "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" 3 Kyle Philippe Mallari 13 Quezon City, Metro Manila "Skyscraper" – – 4 Maria Krischellei Robles 11 Malabon, Metro Manila "Via Dolorosa" – 5 Maxine Manzano 11 Caloocan, Metro Manila "Chinito" – – 6 Dane Calesa 8 Cainta, Rizal "Wag Ka Nang Umiyak" – – – 7 Ragen Angel Peñaflor 12 Biñan, Laguna "Starting Over Again" –
Episode 14 (July 10) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Lucas Gabayeron 8 Iloilo "Imagine" – – – 2 Star Gonzales 9 Cebu "Work from Home" – – – 3 Kaisha Montinola 9 Cebu "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" – – – 4 Thaddeus Salazar 13 Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila "Jar of Hearts" – – 5 Shantii Lim 11 Davao City "Mahal Kita Pero" 6 Julian Lascota 9 Caloocan, Metro Manila "Think of Laura" – – 7 Nirro Bautista 11 Lipa, Batangas "I'll Be There" – – 8 Arnie Maun 9 Candaba, Pampanga "Saan Darating Ang Umaga" – – 9 Bernard Badato 12 Mercedes, Camarines Norte "Bulag, Pipi at Bingi"
Episode 15 (July 16) Order Artist Age Hometown Song Coach's and contestant's choices Lea Bamboo Sharon 1 Aradel Bascruz 12 Cabuyao, Laguna "Ikaw" – 2 Jiewel Elmido 12 Santa Rosa, Laguna "Tadhana" – – 3 Henli Asueros 12 Davao City "We Built This City" – – 4 Al Vincent Casela 12 Bayambang, Pangasinan "It Will Rain" 5 Lisa "You Light Up My Life" rowspan="7" – – 6 Allouette "Hello" – – 7 Cahil Manila 12 Makati, Metro Manila "Ikot-Ikot" 8 Coreine "The Impossible Dream" rowspan="4" – 9 Twinkle "Dadalhin" – 10 Joana "Set Fire to the Rain" – 11 Misha de Leon 10 Santa Rosa, Laguna "Bituing Walang Ningning"
The Battles 72 artists advanced to the Battles. This part of the competition followed the format of the previous season wherein three artists pit for one of the eight spots per team in the Sing-offs. The Battles aired on July 17, 2016.
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