Kakaibang Idol was a special episode of Philippine Idol held on September 23, 2006, a week after the Top 12 Finalists have been named. It was an interactive reality singing competition consisting of notable auditionees who either did not pass or failed to make it through the Top 24 Semifinalists. The program was named Kakaibang Idol (A Different Kind of Idol) because the seven contestants takes made an impact among viewers of the show.
The songs that they each used during the auditions were the same ones which they performed that night except for Perey who performed Lara Fabian's version of "Broken Vow" (he used the "his name" lyric rather than the "her name" lyric in Groban's version). Also, most of the performances were accompanied by back-up dancers, something the semi-finalists' performances never had.
The twelve finalists were present that night, but they only performed at the beginning and end of the show. Likewise, Philippine Idol judges Francis Magalona, Pilita Corrales, and Ryan Cayabyab took a back seat, appearing in clips taking their "time off" at the start of the show. Taking over jury duties that night were comedic performers Ethel Booba, Arnell Ignacio, and Tuesday Vargas.
Although that night was a breather night for the finalists, voting was still active, involving viewers to pick the performer who should be proclaimed "Kakaibang Idol." The next night, with the presence of the finalists, Magalona, Corrales, and Cayabyab, Yova Alonzo was chosen by the viewers as "Kakaibang Idol."
Contestants
The following, in order of performance in the show, are: