Wally Bayola has confirmed that discussions have taken place between the production team of ‘E.A.T’ and the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) following the summon issued to the noontime show.
“Yes po. May pag-uusap po ang MTRCB at sa production. Syempre, hindi pa ako pwede magbigay ng salaysay and I want to keep it privately muna kasi nga, ongoing pa ‘yung pag-uusap,” Wally stated during a press conference for his and Jose Manalo’s upcoming show.
Taking over from their ‘E.A.T.’ co-host Joey de Leon, Jose and Wally are set to host the return of the beloved ’90s comedy prank show ‘Wow Mali.’ De Leon previously hosted the show during its original run from 1996 to 2008 and again from 2009 to 2015. As the new prank masters of ‘Wow Mali: Doble Tama,’ premiering on August 26 at 6:15 p.m. on TV5, with replays on the same day at 7 p.m. on Cignal’s Buko Channel, the show is co-produced by APT Entertainment and Cignal TV.
Wally had previously apologized for the incident and reiterated his willingness to comply with any further actions required. Jose expressed his support for his friend and co-host, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging one’s mistakes and offering apologies.
The MTRCB summoned the production team after Wally was caught uttering “profane words” during the August 10 episode of ‘E.A.T.’ In the live skit segment ‘Sugod Bahay Mga Kapatid,’ Wally used inappropriate language. He issued an apology a day later.
The MTRCB’s statement read, “Said scene is in violation of Section 2 (B), Chapter IV of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Presidential Decree No. 1986 (PD No. 1986). The hearing date is on 14 August 2023, Monday, at the MTRCB Offices in Timog Avenue, Quezon City.”
“The Board said any violation of PD No. 1986 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations governing motion pictures, television programs, and related promotional materials shall be penalized with suspension or cancellation of permits and/or licenses issued by the Board and/or with the imposition of fines and other administrative penalty/penalties,” the statement added.
