[7] In a media conference, Gumatay shared that during the pandemic he became a live streamer to generate funds that leads him to be a part of an international singing competition held on Instagram organized by Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris.
[8] In 2019, Gumatay contended in the fourth quarter of the third season of Tawag ng Tanghalan with his version of Jason Derulo's hit "Marry Me".
Inside City and Soul Divas) (vs. Verse Band and Maka Girls) In July 2022, his audition piece "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder garnered praises from the judges; with Regine Velasquez saying "the hopeful knows how to play his cards well, how to hit the high notes and charm his audience".
[14][15] (vs. Bryan Chong, Eian Bryle, JB Pallarca and Paul Macalindong) (vs. Bino Serito, Dior Bronia, Justin Ortega, Christian Tibayan, and Thias) The day after winning the Idol Philippines, Gumatay appeared on the morning show TeleRadyo.
[21] On September 25, Khimo together with Ryssi Avila, Kice, Ann Raniel, and Bryan Chong officially launched as a new addition on the Philippines' Sunday variety show ASAP Natin 'To,[22] where he performed "My Time".