Christian Bautista, a long-time judge on the reality singing competition 'The Clash,' has come to the defense of the show's new younger judges, Jillian Ward and JL of BGYO, who have faced online criticism. Bautista stated that he prefers to focus on constructive feedback rather than negative comments, expressing that he blocks out negativity. He emphasized the importance of giving everyone a chance to explore different paths in their careers. The new judges have taken over roles previously held by established artists Lani Misalucha and Ai-Ai delas Alas, leading to discussions about their qualifications due to their age. 'The Clash Teens,' which aims to showcase young singing talents, is set to premiere on June 7 on GMA Network, hosted by celebrity couple Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz.