GMA 7 aired its first episode of Pinoy Idol tonight, April 5, which highlighted the auditions in Mindanao. Tonight’s episode featured a brief overview about Idol shows all over the world and the first pinoy idol show, audition clips, background about the judges, and as well as some mechanics in choosing the first pinoy idol.

Just like the other Idol franchise, this first episode shows some background and stories of selected idol aspirants—their stories, performance at the audition and the much-awaited bloopers.

Among the aspirants given the airtime, there was Acmali Solaiman of Marawi who thought he’ll have a problem with his religion but luckily, he was given the golden ticket. Also shown tonight were Jazzy Lopez Guevarra (a lesbian, beauty title holder, and a Jolina fan) and RJ Fernandez (traveled more than 700 kms just to audition). The last two didn’t make it.

(Jazzy Lopez)

(RJ GUevarra)

The auditions took place in Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iloilo, Batangas, Cebu, Dagupan, Clark and Manila. Aspirants were cut down to less than 200 and those who made it to the initial screening were given the “Golden Ticket” to Manila. From almost 200, it will be cut down to 90, then to 45, to 24, until 12 finalists will be left to compete.

Nationwide (text) voting system will be conducted every week until the first Pinoy Idol will be proclaimed.

The show is hosted by singer-composer Ogie Alcasid, pop icon Jolina Magdangal, and talent manager Wyngard Tracy. It is expected to run in the next 21 weeks.

Have you already seen potential finalists?

(The stalker guy during the audition)

(CDO last to audition and to get in)

(“Kaputol ng isang awit”)

(The chef singer)

(the rockista modista)

(The datu’s grandson)

(The boyband, made the best blooper tonight)