Jong Madaliday, a 25-year-old trending star from Cotabato City, has been crowned the grand champion of The Clash 2025. The electrifying grand finale took place on September 7, where the talented finalists battled for the coveted title. Joining Jong in the Final 4 were Liafer Deloso, Juary Sabith, and Arabella dela Cruz.
The night opened with powerful performances from the finalists. Arabella delivered a heartfelt rendition of Take Me Out of the Dark, followed by Juary’s soulful performance of I Look to You. Liafer belted out a powerful version of Go the Distance, and Jong closed the first round with an emotional Dancing on My Own.
After the first round of performances, Clashbackers Jong and Arabella advanced to the Final Showdown. Arabella chose I Believe I Can Fly as her final piece, while Jong gave a stirring performance of Someone You Loved.
In the end, Jong was declared the grand champion of the season, taking home over Php 4 million worth of prizes, including a cash prize, a house and lot, and a management contract. The remaining finalists each received Php 100,000.
The Clash 2025 premiered on August 8 and introduced a brand-new format called New Clashers versus Clashbackers, marking the first time in the show’s history that returning contestants faced off against fresh challengers. Both Jong and Arabella were Clashbackers and first runners-up in their respective seasons, making this year’s finale a redemption story for both artists. Jong was from season 1 while Arabelle was from season 5.
