On January 23, showbiz reporter Ogie Diaz revealed that ABS-CBN gave Vice Ganda “special powers” to run the noontime program, It’s Showtime.
On his YouTube vlog, Diaz said he had insider access confirming that the ‘It’s Showtime’ staff consults Vice when it comes to creative decisions.
“Pero ako talaga, sa totoo lang, medyo insider din ako diyan eh. Sa totoo lang, isa sa mga pinagkukuhaan ng desisyon diyan sa It’s Showtime, si Vice Ganda. Kapag may mga programa sila, o mayroon silang gimick na naisip, or may bagong silang segments na naisip, ayan ikukunsulta nila kay Vice.
“Actually, ang alam ko, eh binigyan ng powers si Vice na magdesisyon para sa show or para mag-konsulta sa kanya ang mga staff.”
His co-host Mama Loi described Vice’s job description as a creative consultant.
“Ah parang creative consultant.”
Diaz implied that Vice’s job was more of a Business Unit Head.
“Exactly! Ako nga ang dating sa akin BUH eh,” said Diaz.
“Ah, Business unit head?” Loi clarified.
Diaz then shared why the It’s Showtime staff supposedly consult the comedian when making creative changes in the show, citing Vice’s contribution in the production of their program.
“Kasi nakakahiya naman kung kokonsulta ka sa wala namang napatunayan. Nakakahiya naman kumonsulta ka sa hindi naman panalo sa show. Syempre doon ka kumonsulta sa tao na, una, tinitingala sa show, pangalawa, ‘yung source of energy sa show.
“Alam mo, sa totoo lang, matalino naman ‘yang baklang ‘yan. In fairness to him ha, pag sa meeting-meeting, ang dami niyang baon, ang dami niyang naibubuhos.”
He then pointed out that Vice loves the noontime show, citing the comedian’s concern for the success of ‘It’s Showtime.’
“Mahal naman talaga ni Vice ‘yung show. Kaya siguro nasaktan siya sa sinabi ni Ate Lolit. Kasi parang kay Vice hindi totoo ‘yun. Kay Vice, hindi concerned lang ako sa show. Hindi nagmamalasakit lang ako sa show. Hindi ito ang alam ko na makakabuti para sa show.”
During the early years of ‘It’s Showtime,’ showrunners only invited Vice to be one of their guest judges. However, because of his quick-wit and trendsetting persona, Vice became a mainstay host of the noontime program. Vice also pioneered several segments that went viral on social media.
He then remained with ‘It’s Showtime’ despite ABS-CBN’s shutdown in 2020. So it wouldn’t come as a surprise if the comedian took part in the creative process of the noontime program.
Earlier, seasoned showbiz reporter Lolit Solis claimed that Vice was power-tripping the noontime show. However, his co-host Jugs Jugueta kindly debunked said claims.
