Pinoy Idol

Pinoy Idol is the most awaiting of singing competition of Philippines. From America and bring on to Pinas, searching the Pinoy idol of the Philippines.Pinoy Idol is set to replace Associated Broadcasting Company's (ABC) Philippine Idol, which was the first and the original franchise, after it was not been awarded by FremantleMedia to ABC for its supposed-to-be second season. And Now,GMA Network promoted Pinoy Idol as "the first Idol competition in the Philippines" during its New Year's Eve 2007 Presentation, therefore, it will not recognize Philippine Idol and its winner Mau Marcelo.The interactive reality singing Competition will be hosted by Raymond Gutierrez;and the judges will be Ogie Alcasid (singer, songwriter, and comedian), Jolina Magdangal (singer and actress) , and Wyngard Tracy (talent manager).It was created by Simon Fuller and will be directed by Louie Ignacio.
It is set to premiere in April 2008

Auditions for Pinoy Idol will be held in the following locations:
Cagayan de Oro: SM Cagayan de Oro - January 17

Batangas City: SM City Batangas - January 24

Iloilo City: SM City Iloilo - January 31

Cebu City: SM City Cebu - February 7

Davao City: SM City Davao - February 14

Pasay: SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia - February 21

Dagupan: CSI Stadia - March 6

Angeles: SM City Clark - March 13

Naga: TBA - March 27