TV host Kim Atienza recently opened up about controversies involving ‘It’s Showtime’ and his relationship with Vice Ganda during an interview with Ogie Diaz on his YouTube vlog.
In the 29-minute vlog, Kim clarified the misunderstanding surrounding his tweet about John Prats, who had become the director of ‘It’s Showtime.’
In his tweet, Kim congratulated John, adding, “Galing ni Lord no? Iniwas siya sa sakit ng ulo.” This comment was misinterpreted by many netizens.
Kim explained that the tweet was taken out of context due to Twitter’s character limit. “Ang problema sa Twitter, you’re only able to say whatever you want to say in a few words. Nawawala ang context. Kasi, ang context naman sa sinabi ko na iyon, sanay kasi si John na action at taped na serye. Ang ibig kong sabihin na, ‘Baka sumakit ang ulo mo’ kasi live show ‘yan. Dahil yung panahon ni Bobet [Vidanes, former director of the program], masakit ‘yung ulo niya palagi. Dahil mahirap ang live show. Ibang skill set. That’s what I meant. Not to put down my colleagues,” he said.
The ‘TiktoClock’ host further clarified, “I meant nothing. I meant no harm. Natiyempo kasi kalilipat ko lamang sa GMA-7 noon, so very sensitive pa ‘yung mga Kapamilya natin na bakit umalis ako? So, it was interpreted as parang tinitira ko ‘yung dati kong show which is hindi naman. Because I really meant nothing, walang malisya ‘yung pagkasabi ko. But since nand’yan na ‘yan at apoy na. Wala na, nand’yan na ‘yan.”
Kim also addressed his relationship with Vice Ganda, the main host of ‘It’s Showtime.’ There had been a misunderstanding between them following Kim’s comments about Karylle.
“Nagkaroon kami ng misunderstanding ni Vice noon over Karylle. Ako naman dahil kaibigan ko si Karylle, inaanak ko. Sinabi ko, ‘I love Karylle.’ E, may pinagdadaanan na pala ang show nu’n at it was taken out of context. Dahil nasaktan ko ang feelings ni Vice, kinausap ko kaagad, minessage ko kaagad. Nag-usap kami ng mahaba. ‘Tapos na ‘yun,” Kim shared.
Emphasizing his preference for peaceful resolutions, he said, “Hindi ako fighter. Lover ako. I’d rather talk and compromise rather than makipagbanggaan.”
Kim also explained his approach to dealing with bashers, saying, “I just let it pass. Whether tama ka or hindi ka tama. Pag nagsalita ka talo ka pa rin, eh. Sabi nga nila, ‘Much is expected from those who have much.’ Tayo’y nasa tv, tayo’y celeb, it’s part of the course for us, eh. Kinakailangan palipasin mo na lang.”
Currently, Kim Atienza can be seen on GMA Network’s ‘TiktoClock’ and ‘Dapat Alam Mo!’ as one of the main hosts, as well as on ’24 Oras.’ Meanwhile, ‘It’s Showtime’ remains a lunchtime staple for both Kapamilya and Kapuso viewers.
