In a highly anticipated showdown on July 1, ‘It’s Showtime’ and TVJ’s ‘E.A.T.’ both captivated audiences with their opening performances.
However, the recent comment from veteran TV host and comedian Joey de Leon stirred controversy, making netizens raise their eyebrows.
‘It’s Showtime’ made its much-awaited debut on GMA Network’s GTV with a spectacular entrance led by Anne Curtis and the Unkabogable Vice Ganda. Vice Ganda exclaimed, “It’s really happening! Wala nang titindi sa pinakamatinding plot twist ng taon!”
The most notable in the show’s opening number was Vice Ganda’s helicopter ride which brought him from the ABS-CBN building to the GMA Network grounds. He made his descent in an elevator from the top down to the Kapuso Network’s compound where he performed with multitude of dancers.
The following day, July 2, Joey de Leon shared on Instagram a group photo where he, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and the Legit Dabarkads were squeezed in an elevator.
Joey’s caption read, “Ganito kaliit lang ang studio namin sa TV5, parang elevator pero 1,000 floors naman ang taas ng ibinigay nyong pagpansin sa amin…lagpas helicopter! [winking face with tounge emoji]”.
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Joey’s IG post drew flak from disappointed netizens who felt that the veteran host should act with more maturity. Some expressed their disappointment on Twitter:
“Tong si Joey masyado ng madada, dati naaawa pa ko sa ginawa sa kanila pero ngaun nakakainis na eh..Oo dehado na ang iba sa inyo dahil nga sabi mo 44 years na kayo pero di mo na kailangan pang ipamukha sa kanila🤨”
https://twitter.com/hanaichi02/status/1675735896061247488
“daming hanash talga ni Manong Joey..kalevel mo na si Manay Lolit sa kakahanash mo😂😂😂”
https://twitter.com/AMeh0916/status/1676067378046861312
“Tumatandang paurong yang si joey”
Tumatandang paurong yang si joey
— Junrey Rentoza (@JunreyRentoza) July 3, 2023
While the opening number of ‘It’s Showtime’ was spectacular, TVJ’s ‘E.A.T.’ delivered an emotional opening production as they returned to the noontime block.
‘It’s Showtime,’ TVJ’s ‘E.A.T.,’ and ‘Eat Bulaga’ air simultaneously at 12 PM, Mondays to Saturdays on their respective channels and online platforms.
