Meanwhile, after the announcement of the moving of the Philippine Idol franchise (titled Philippine Idol) from ABC to ABS-CBN's main rival GMA Network (there renamed as Pinoy Idol), there were already reports that because of their connections with ABS-CBN, Philippine Idol judge Ryan Cayabyab and host Ryan Agoncillo will join the Academy instead of reprising their roles in Pinoy Idol. Eventually, Cayabyab was named the Academy's new Headmaster, but Agoncillo was shut out of the hosting plum.
The relocation of the Philippine Idol franchise (renamed Pinoy Idol) from ABC to ABS-CBN's rival GMA Network led to reports that judges Ryan Cayabyab and host Ryan Agoncillo would join the Academy instead of returning to Pinoy Idol. Eventually, Cayabyab was appointed Headmaster of the Academy, while Agoncillo was excluded from hosting duties.