A fresh wave of controversy has swept online as the Beks Battalion YouTube channel, associated with comedians MC Calaquan and Lassy, liked several posts critical of their “It’s Showtime” co-host, Vice Ganda.
The incident has sparked widespread debate online, raising questions about the duo’s future on the popular noontime show and their relationship with Vice Ganda, a veteran comedian who has long championed their rise in the industry.
Just in: Beks Battalion YouTube account likes posts of some netizens against Vice Ganda. pic.twitter.com/AWicyAFXDF
— Auntie Selina (@auntieselina_) May 31, 2025
The issue came to light when @auntieselina_posted on X, stating, “Just in: Beks Battalion YouTube account likes posts of some netizens against Vice Ganda.”
Screenshots shared in the post revealed comments from fans supporting MC and Lassy while criticizing Vice Ganda. @disenya_ wrote, “oh halata sa mata ni MC yung kanyang sadness na nararamdaman, still ano pa man nandito kaming mga supporters nyo… We love you MC stay strong,” while @davidlee1671
added, “we love you and we support you MC…hwag mo hayaan si vice na apihin ka at i.bully…let go of false friendships.”
added, “we love you and we support you MC…hwag mo hayaan si vice na apihin ka at i.bully…let go of false friendships.”
It remains unclear which member of Beks Battalion was behind the likes, fueling speculation about internal group dynamics. Vice Ganda, a household name with a string of blockbuster hits like Praybeyt Benjamin (2011), has been a vocal supporter of Beks Battalion, helping them transition from stand-up comedy in bars to mainstream success.
However, her candid remarks about MC and Lassy, often aired on national television, have long divided netizens. In a recent vlog filmed during Holy Week, Vice called out MC for misbehavior, a move that some fans praised for its honesty but others criticized as public shaming. Cristy Fermin, a veteran showbiz insider, weighed in, siding with netizens who felt Vice’s approach was inappropriate.
The online reaction to the YouTube likes has been polarized. @esCAPEtown20 commented “Ok na yan para goodbye showtime yang dawalang boring na hosts,” while @SkyeWazowski suggested “Kick Them Out, hintayin nalang nila si ATE KLANG at ESNYR.”
Conversely, @josh_1690 defended Vice stating, “hindi din naman yan sisikat sila kung hindi dahil kay Vice.” @chocomonmon_ noted, ”sometimes Vice somehow really bullied and belittled them in his own ‘ways’ whether it’s intentional or not.”
As speculation mounts over MC and Lassy’s future on “It’s Showtime,” the netizens watch closely to see if this controversy will lead to a reshuffle in the show’s hosting lineup or a reconciliation between the comedians.
