Showbiz host and columnist Ogie Diaz revealed why he has decided to stop dishing out blind items on his social media platforms and Showbiz Update vlog.
In a Facebook post on August 24, Ogie admitted that while blind items can be entertaining, they also create awkward situations with friends and acquaintances.
“Nako, sa totoo lang, iniiwasan ko na talaga, hangga’t kaya,” he wrote. “Kasi for example, may ihirit ka lang na ‘sino itong aktres, nagka-STD dahil sa boyfriend niyang babaero?’ o kaya, ‘Sino itong aktres na binato ng mug ng ex-husband nung sumugod ito sa bahay nila?’ Sample lang ‘yan.”
According to Ogie, once he posts such blind items, people—especially curious friends—immediately reach out to him to ask for the identities behind the stories.
“Juice ko po, ang mga unang-unang tatawag o magpi-PM sa yo, yung mga kaibigan mong tsismosa,” he joked. “Pati yung mga hindi mo naman regular na ka-bonding, biglang mapapatawag, kukumustahin ka, pero ang segue, ‘Uy, sino ba yung tinutukoy mo sa blind item?’”
When he refuses to reveal names, Ogie said some acquaintances even get offended.
“Pag di mo sinagot, magtatampo o kaya ay makakarinig ka ng, ‘Ganyanan tayo, ha? Sige, pag may alam ako, hindi ko itsitsika sa yo.’ O kaya, susumbatan ka, kakalkalin yung kabutihan niya noon sa yo,” he explained.
Because of this, the host decided to put blind items on pause for now.
“Kaya sorry. Hindi na muna ako magba-blind item. Kesa ma-at stake pa ang friendship ko sa ibang amigas. Pass na muna for now.”
In his usual humorous tone, Ogie ended the post with a tease, saying: “Hindi ko muna sasabihin yung alam ko tungkol sa isang guwapong aktor.”
Despite stepping back from blind items, Ogie assured his followers that he will continue sharing honest commentaries and industry insights—this time, without risking friendships.
