‘It’s Showtime’ host Cianne Dominguez addressed the criticism she’s faced from some netizens, who have questioned her role on the show since her return following a traumatic experience in April.
During the ‘Magpasikat’ segment on October 25, Dominguez shared her thoughts on the calls from some viewers to remove her from the show, expressing resilience and determination to prove her worth.
Dominguez opened up about the pressure and the challenges she faces as a new host: “Willing ko pang gawin para sa inyong lahat.. Naniniwala ako na meron pa, sana po maniwala pa rin kayo sa akin.” She shared that she initially tried to avoid social media to distance herself from the negativity but continues to give her best.
“Sabi ni Meme sa akin, ‘what you don’t know won’t hurt you’. Triny ko na huwag mag open ng Twitter… kasi everyday ginagawa ko naman ang best ko, ginagawa ko yun ng 100% for me and kada may gagawin ako.. pinagpi-pray ko ‘yun na… Lord sana ma please ko yung mga tao at sana ikaw ‘yung makita nila sa akin,” she added.
“Mahirap sa isang tulad ko na nagsisimula pa lang na nag ta-try ng best niya at ngayon po gusto kong ipakita sa inyo na willing ko pang gawin na first time kong sumayaw… Isa po si Kuya Jhong sa nag push din sa akin na kaya mo yan na meron pa at naniniwala po ako na hanggang ngayon meron pa, sana po maniwala pa rin kayo sa akin.”
The criticism hit close to home for Dominguez and her family. Her father, Johng Florendo, posted a screenshot of a message he received from a netizen calling for Cianne’s removal, with remarks like, “She doesn’t contribute anything to the show.”
In response, Florendo expressed his disappointment with such comments, noting, “Di talaga nawawala sa eksena mga ganitong tao. .”
Dominguez addressed the criticism by channeling her emotions into her ‘Magpasikat’ performance with teammates Jhong Hilario and Jackie Gonzaga. The trio’s performance centered on mental health awareness, featuring a lineup of mental health advocates, including Sofia Andres, Michelle Dee. Their act also included dance routines and emotional portrayals of mental health struggles, accompanied by Angela Ken’s poignant song ‘Ako Naman Muna.’
Judge Alice Dixson praised the team’s impactful message, describing it as a strong reminder of the importance of mental health.
