Number 1 variety show ‘Wowowin’ climbs up in the AGB Nielsen rating chart as Michael V. as ‘Kuya Wowie’ replaced Willie Revillame as host.
On December 22, Michael V. impersonated as ‘Kuya Wowie’ to take over the hosting of ‘Wowowin’ as Revillame visited Siargao, Surigao del Norte to conduct relief operations for Typhoon Odette victims.
On December 20, ‘Wowowin’ ranked 9th in the chart with a 4.2% rating. The following day, it increased its rating to 4.7% but dropped to the 11th spot.
And on the day when Michael V. joined the show, the show recorded an increase in rating and ranking. ‘Wowowin’ obtained a 5.6% rating and climbed up to the 6th spot of the rating chart.
As Michael V. replaces Revillame, there are home winners who drop the call since they did not recognize the voice of the original host. Some even likened the voice of Michael V. to Tekla and Mommy Dionisia. However, some also thought that they were talking to Revillame himself.
After a few days, Revillame returned to the show and expressed his gratitude to Michael v. for taking over the hosting.
Revillame also revealed that Michael V. did not demand a talent fee after hosting ‘Wowowin. With that, Michael V. earned more respect and admiration from the ‘Wowowin’ host.
“Sabi ko, ‘Magkano ba utang ko sa’yo?’ Sabi niya, ‘Wala kang utang sa akin. Kung anuman ang gusto mong ibigay, itulong mo na lang sa ating mga kababayan.
“Kapag ganyan ho ang kausap mo iba ho priceless ho ang mga ganyang tao.
“Kaya Bitoy, Michael V., tagahanga mo ako. Saludo ako sa’yo, napakabuti mong tao.”