Tawag ng Tanghalan season 4

The fourth season of Tawag ng Tanghalan, dubbed as Tawag ng Tanghalan: Ika-Apat na Taon, was an amateur singing competition aired as a segment on the noontime program It's Showtime on ABS-CBN. The segment premiered from January 4, 2020 to February 6, 2021, after Celebrity Champions and All-Star Grand Resbak versions.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the temporary shutdown of ABS-CBN, the season was halted on March 16, 2020, and after 3 months since the lockdown and legislative franchise, it was resumed on June 13, 2020, via the new cable-and-satellite, Kapamilya Channel and a simulcast in Jeepney TV and A2Z. This season was halted again twice due to the pandemic: on July 15, 2020, the season was halted due to the 14-day quarantine when a staff person working at the studio tested positive for the coronavirus and returned on August 1, 2020, and on August 5, 2020, the season was halted again due to the 2-week Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) and finally proceeding again on August 15, 2020.

Hosts and judges
Rey Valera and Gary Valenciano returned as the head judges for the fourth season, with Louie Ocampo, Jaya, Ogie Alcasid, Yeng Constantino and Dulce serving as fill-in for both Valera and Valenciano, whereas Zsa Zsa Padilla, Karylle, Karla Estrada, K Brosas, Nyoy Volante, Mitoy Yonting, Erik Santos, Kyla, Jed Madela, Randy Santiago, and Jolina Magdangal would return as judges for the fourth season. Pilita Corrales was added to the panel of judges this season. Originally, 5 judges would serve each episode, like previous seasons, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, it was reduced from 5 to 3 judges from June 13, 2020 onwards.

Angeline Quinto served as a guest judge for the January 19–23, 2021 episodes.

Vhong Navarro, Amy Perez-Castillo, and Vice Ganda also returned as hosts and Kim Chiu was added as the newest host after being a guest host in Quarter 1, with Ryan Bang, Jhong Hilario, Teddy Corpuz, and Jugs Jugueta serving as co-hosts and gong masters.

Anne Curtis and Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla were on leave for the season due to their pregnancy.

Catriona Gray, Maja Salvador, Yassi Pressman, Bela Padilla, Billy Crawford, Arci Muñoz and Ana Ramsey served as guest hosts in the absence of the main hosts.

Semifinal Qualifiers
In this season, the qualifying round for the defending champion for the semifinals will be on their fourth streak instead of five.

Global Tawag ng Tanghalan
The Global Semifinals was planned to return this season. This round opens the competition to contenders around the world vying for two spots in the Grand Finals. However, due to travel restrictions brought by the COVID-19, this round did not pushed through.

Power of Four
The four regular judges have also been given the option to signal the gong master if the contender has gone off-tune. They must all press their buzzers to instantly eliminate the contender. The Head Judges maintains its power to gong a contender without the other judges' approval.

New Normal Format
With the restrictions brought by the COVID-19, a new format, dubbed as the Tawag ng Tanghalan: New Normal, was introduced.

Tawag ng Tanghalan sa Tahanan
As a result of the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon, the hosts had to work from their homes during the lockdown period. However, once Metro Manila's community quarantine was downgraded, the show went back to the studio. The winning daily contender receives ₱15,000 and advanced to Weekly Finals, while the other contender receives a consolation prize of ₱5,000 and the winner of daily Weekly Finals receives ₱25,000 and take back as a daily contender in the studio.

Color Key:

Contender's Information:


 * Contender from Metro Manila


 * Contender from Luzon


 * Contender from Visayas

Results Details
 * Contender from Mindanao


 * Contender advanced to Weekly Finals

Contender was eliminated and not advanced to Weekly Finals

Contender declared to Weekly Finals and take back as Daily Contender in the Studio

Contender was eliminated

Quarter I
Color Key:

Contender's Information:


 * Contender from Metro Manila


 * Contender from Luzon


 * Contender from Visayas

Results Details:
 * Contender from Mindanao


 * Eliminated

Gonged and Eliminated

Contender was declared as the daily winner

Lost the Face-off Round but was saved

Contender declared as the Defending Champion


 * Contender qualified for the Semifinals

Contender qualified for the Hall of Fame


 * [[Image:Crystal Clear action button cancel.svg|20px]] Gong Signaled (Buzzer pressed for Power of Four)

Judge's Instant Resbak


 * Italicized names denotes a contender is a resbaker


 * *due to COVID-19 pandemic, the defending champion will proceed after the throwing of cease and desist order due to ABS-CBN shutdown. Also, as a result of the aforementioned pandemic, the season was put on hold until June 13, 2020.

Quarter-end Semifinals
The semifinals takes place at the end of the each quarter to determine the three grand finalists moving on to the grand finals. The three grand finalists will receive a golden medal and an additional ₱100,000 cash. If the semifinalists makes a highest combined scores, a home viewer is chosen to instant ₱5,000. The Semifinals week took place on December 28, 2020, to January 2, 2021 (Pre Pandemic Quarter), and on January 4 to 9, 2021 (TNT: New Normal). The score will be purely based on the judges unlike the previous seasons. A semi-finalist may be "gonged" during this stage and be eliminated from the competition.

Summary of Semifinalists
Contender's Information


 * Contender from Metro Manila


 * Contender from Luzon


 * Contender from Visayas

Results Details
 * Contender from Mindanao


 * Advanced to the Grand Finals

Advanced to the Resbakbakan Round

Eliminated in the Semifinals

Gonged in the Semifinals

Quarter I Details
The first quarter of the contest covered the months from January to March. The week-long showdown originally took place on March 23 to 28, 2020 but postponed to December 28, 2020, to January 2, 2021, after postponed as a result of the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic and the ABS-CBN shutdown.

Results Details


 * Advanced to the next round

Semifinalist advanced to the Grand Finals

Semifinalist garnered the highest combined score and advanced to the next round

Semifinalist was 'gonged' and eliminated

Eliminated in the Semifinals


 * Withdrew in the Semifinals

Nikole Kyle Bernido (Mindanao), Rica Mae Maer (Luzon) and Emmar Cabilogan (Visayas) were declared as the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grand finalists.

New Normal Details
The Semifinals week originally took place on December 21–26, 2020 due to the 1-week Christmas break, later originally reschedule on December 28, 2020, to January 2, 2021, but was moved due to Quarter 1 Semifinals, and later reschedule again on January 4–9, 2021. A semi-finalist may be "gonged" during this stage and be eliminated from the competition.

Results Details


 * Semifinalist advanced to the Grand Finals

Semifinalist advanced to the next round

Semifinalist garnered the highest combined score and advanced to the next round

Semifinalist was 'gonged' and eliminated

Semifinalist was eliminated

Semifinalist withdrew from the competition

Ayegee Paredes (Mindanao), JM Yosures (Metro Manila) and Mara Tumale (Luzon) were declared as the 4th, 5th and 6th grand finalists.

Resbakbakan
Due to the popularity of the Quarter Finals and Semifinals Rounds, the show added another phase, dubbed as Resbakbakan. Losing quarter-finalists (Week 1), weekly finalists and defending champion selected by the hurados (Week 2), and semifinalists (Week 3) who are not gonged may still advance to the week-long Grand Finals through the Resbakbakan Week as wildcards.

The Resbakbakan started immediately after the final day of New Normal Semifinals Round, aired from January 11 to 16, 2021 (Week 1), from January 18 to 23, 2021 (Week 2), and from January 25 to 30, 2021 (Week 3).

It uses a similar format as the Final Resbak in third season, where it follows a last man standing format.

It follows the mechanics below:


 * On its first day, the resbaker on the Seat of Power was determined through draw lots.
 * The resbaker who is in the Seat of Power picks two resbakers. The three resbakers will be pitted against each other for a chance to claim the Seat of Power. The winner is selected by the majority of the judges. The resbaker with the highest score claims the Seat of Power while the resbaker with the lowest score is eliminated in the competition.
 * The resbaker who is in the Seat of Power has the choice to keep his/her seat and continue his/her battle, or dethrone himself/herself to rest. If he/she chooses to keep his/her seat, he/she will choose one resbaker. Else, the resbaker will choose two resbakers for a sing-off battle with the top 2 resbaker in the previous day. The resbaker with the highest score claims the Seat of Power.
 * If the resbaker keeps the seat of power for three consecutive days, he/she receives an additional ₱15,000.
 * The remaining contender in the Seat of Power at the end of the round will move forward to the week long Grand-Finals dubbed as "Ang Huling Tapatan" while the other contenders are eliminated.

Marlyn Salas (Luzon), Mark Anthony Castro (Luzon), and Arlene Cagas (Metro Manila) chose not to participate in this round due to their other priorities.

Summary of Quarter Finalist Resbakers
Color Key:


 * Resbaker from Metro Manila


 * Resbaker from Luzon


 * Resbaker from Visayas


 * Resbaker from Mindanao

Results Details:

Color Key:* Advanced to the Week-long Grand Finals (Ang Huling Tapatan)

Resbaker garnered the highest score and remained/took over the Seat of Power

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power but garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power, garnered the lowest score, and eliminated

Resbaker garnered the lowest score and eliminated

Resbaker was gonged and eliminated

Resbaker did not perform in this particular day

Resbakbakan 1 Details
Color Key:* Advanced to the Week-long Grand Finals (Ang Huling Tapatan)

Resbaker garnered the highest score and remained/took over the Seat of Power

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power but garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power, garnered the lowest score, and eliminated

Resbaker garnered the lowest score and eliminated

Resbaker was gonged and eliminated Donna Gift Ricafrente (Metro Manila) was declared as the 7th grand finalist.

Resbakbakan Week 2 (Hurados' Pick)
The concept of Hurados' Pick is similar to the Instant Resbak of third season where each Hurado can pick a contender who failed to qualify in the previous rounds.

Summary of Hurados ' Pick Resbakers
Color Key:


 * Resbaker from Metro Manila


 * Resbaker from Luzon


 * Resbaker from Visayas


 * Resbaker from Mindanao

Results Details:

Color Key:* Advanced to the Week-long Grand Finals (Ang Huling Tapatan)

Resbaker garnered the highest score and remained/took over the Seat of Power

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power but garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power, garnered the lowest score, and eliminated

Resbaker garnered the lowest score and eliminated

Resbaker was gonged and eliminated

Resbaker did not perform in this particular day

Resbakbakan 2 Details
Color Key:* Advanced to the Week-long Grand Finals (Ang Huling Tapatan)

Resbaker garnered the highest score and remained/took over the Seat of Power

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power but garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power, garnered the lowest score, and eliminated

Resbaker garnered the lowest score and eliminated

Resbaker was gonged and eliminated Makki Lucino (Luzon) was declared as the 8th grand finalist.

Resbakbakan Week 3 (Semifinalists)
The concept of the third week of Resbakbakan is similar to the Ultimate Resbak of third season where losing semifinalists return as wildcards.

Summary of Semifinalist Resbakers
Color Key:


 * Resbaker from Metro Manila


 * Resbaker from Luzon


 * Resbaker from Visayas


 * Resbaker from Mindanao

Results Details:

Color Key:* Advanced to the Week-long Grand Finals (Ang Huling Tapatan)

Resbaker garnered the highest score and remained/took over the Seat of Power

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power but garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power, garnered the lowest score, and eliminated

Resbaker garnered the lowest score and eliminated

Resbaker was gonged and eliminated

Resbaker did not perform in this particular day

Resbakbakan 3 Details
Color Key:* Advanced to the Week-long Grand Finals (Ang Huling Tapatan)

Resbaker garnered the highest score and remained/took over the Seat of Power

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power but garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker garnered the second highest score and remained safe from the elimination

Resbaker was dethroned from Seat of Power, garnered the lowest score, and eliminated

Resbaker garnered the lowest score and eliminated

Resbaker was gonged and eliminated Rachell Laylo (Luzon) was declared as the 9th grand finalist.

Ang Huling Tapatan (Grand Finals)
After the three-week-long Resbakbakan Rounds, the week-long Grand Finals, dubbed as "Ang Huling Tapatan" (The Final Face-off), aired from February 1 to 6, 2021. It uses a similar format from the third season. The 9 finalists from Quarter I, New Normal, and Resbakbakan rounds will now compete for the title of being the Grand Champion of this season.

The scores of the grand finalists will be based on Hurados ' Score (50%) and public votes (50%) through text. Public votes will return in this segment after being excluded during the previous rounds in this season.

The top 6 grand finalists will be determined throughout the week instead of the immediate advancement after each round in the previous seasons. One finalist will be eliminated at the end of each round. The scores of the remaining finalists will reset back to zero on the next round.

There will also be no homecoming and featurette this season due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Summary of Grand Finalists
Color Key:


 * Grand Finalist from Metro Manila


 * Grand Finalist from Luzon


 * Grand Finalist from Visayas


 * Grand Finalist from Mindanao

Results Details


 * Grand Champion

Second Place

Third Place


 * Eliminated

Advanced to the Next Round

Grand Finalist did not perform in this particular day


 * Advanced to the Final 3

Advanced to the Top 6

Contestant withdrew from the competition

Daily Rounds (February 1–6, 2021)
Results Details:
 * Advanced to the Top 6

Advanced to the next round

Eliminated in the Daily Rounds

Round 1 (February 1 and 2)
Note: This round is a two-day episode. The results will be announced on Tuesday, February 2.

Theme: Journey Song

Round 2 (February 3 and 4)
Note: This round is a two-day episode. The results will be announced on Thursday, February 4.

Theme: Fight Song

Round 3 (February 5)
Theme: Now or Never Song

Live Finale (February 6, 2021)

 * Ion Perez and Jacque Gonzaga who are co-hosts were absent because of their movie shooting. But were present in Season 5.

Results Details:
 * Grand Champion

Second Place

Third Place

Advanced to the Final 3

Eliminated

Top 6
Theme: Dream Song

Final 3
Theme: Medley Songs JM Yosures from Metro Manila emerged as the Grand Champion, followed by Rachell Laylo as the second placer and Ayegee Paredes as the third placer.

Elimination table
Contender's Details:


 * Contender from Metro Manila


 * Contender from Luzon


 * Contender from Visayas

Result Details:
 * Contender from Mindanao


 * Contender declared as the Grand Champion

Contender declared in Second Place

Contender declared in Third Place

Top 6 Grand Finalist

Top 9 Grand Finalist


 * Contender advances to the next round

Contender advanced to the Weekly Finals

Contender advanced to the Quarterfinals

Contender advanced to the Semifinals

Contender advanced to the Grand Finals


 * Contender immune from elimination

Contender lost but saved for the Hurado's Pick Resbak

Contender lost but advanced to the Resbakbakan

Contender lost but advanced to the Final Resbak


 * Contender did not participate in that round.

Contender was eliminated.

Contender was gonged and eliminated

Elimination by Region

 * Prize won only indicate their recent victor, not their cumulative prize won in the entirety of the season. (Example: If a contender returns as a resbaker, their prize won is reverted to zero)