Betong Sumaya, the new Eat Bulaga! host succeeding the iconic TVJ (Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon) and other mainstays, got bashed in his Tiktok live after it got swarmed with former Eat Bulaga! Loyal viewers.
In his TikTok live, Sumaya addressed the issue of the long-running noontime show’s new hosts and pleaded for netizens to “think before you click”.
Sumaya along with the rest of the show’s new entertainers received flak on social media after replacing the TVJ, JoWaPao (Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, and Paolo Ballesteros), Maine Mendoza, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Ryan Agoncillo, and Allan K, in the show’s hosting lineup.
Fans of the previous Eat Bulaga series did not receive the changes as it did not feel like ‘Eat Bulaga!’ anymore.
While some of the comments were supportive of the artist, there were still negative comments.
Some of the negative comments read: “Respeto din sana sa tvj”, in which Sumaya responded with “Yung respeto po namin, hindi po iyon mawawala pero kaya nga po guys, kami po ay tinawagan para ipagpatuloy po yung pagbibigay kasiyahan at kung iyon po yung aming magiging motibasyon, sino po kame para po humindi po do’n at tumutol. Pero alam po namin na hindi po madali ang aming pong journey pero sana guys wag po kayo mangaway hah.”
Sumaya reminded the viewers that it was their decision if they wanted to watch the show or not. He, then, thanked those who remained supportive and watched their show.
Queen of Comedy Aiai Delas Alas took notice of Sumaya’s Tiktok live and posted on her Instagram account words of support for the noontime show host on June 8. She posted a picture of them with the words, “Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give”.
In the caption of the post, she wrote, “Bets @amazingbetong nakita kita sa tiktok malungkot ka, mahirap talaga yang sitwasyon nyo ngayun, bilang mang gagawa alam ko sumusunod kalang syempre , mabait kang tao , ma respeto sa senior sa yo.. isa ka sa mabait na artist na nakilala ko.”
She gave the noontime show host advice on how to overcome this challenge. She wrote, “dasal lang at tibayan mo ang loob mo.”
Delas Alas also reminded Sumaya to think of their comedic moments when the host feels sad.
“pag nalulungkot ka isipin mo na lang ilang beses ba naten kakantahin ang in New York Rio Tokyo –“or any other place you see, you feel that dancing fantasy” na hindi tayo nag kakamali sa phrasing haha.
”, The Queen of Comedy wrote.
Delas Alas concluded her message with, “God bless you ipag patuloy mo lang na maging mabait si Lord ang bahala 
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Sumaya then commented on the actress’ post saying he was touched by Delas Alas’ message.
He wrote, “Awwww @msaiaidelasalas sobra naman akong natouch sa post nyo 
Ty ty po sa encouragement at support nyo Natawa tuloy ako sa “New York, Rio , Tokyo” natin 
Miss u and hope to work with you again para makanta na natin ng maayos at tama ang song na yan Lab yu Ms Ai and may GOD bless you always. 
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The post received many supportive messages from other netizens, however, there were still negative messages that continued to bash both Sumaya and Delas Alas for taking the noontime show host’s side.
