Former ‘Eat Bulaga’ host Anjo Yllana has launched a series of social media livestreams over the past few days, openly criticizing some of his former colleagues from the long-running noontime show and throwing direct challenges at Senate President Tito Sotto.
In one of his livestreams, Anjo called on Sotto to release proof that he had indeed donated his Senate salary to scholars — a promise Sotto made during his 2022 senatorial campaign.
“Kayo po ang nangako na ‘yung suweldo n’yo ibibigay n’yo sa mga mahihirap na nag-aaral na mga kababayan kaya siguro maglabas na lang kayo ng resibo,” Anjo said.
Sotto, who at the time pledged to give away his salary for educational assistance, previously said during his campaign: “Kung papalarin ako na makabalik sa Senado, hindi ko kukunin ang aking suweldo. Ibibigay ko ito sa mga mahihirap na estudyante para sa kanilang pag-aaral.”
During another livestream held on Sunday (November 2), Anjo intensified his statements, claiming that there were questionable activities within ‘Eat Bulaga’ and accusing unnamed individuals of operating like a “syndicate.”
“Ilang taon na lang eh ilalatag ko na kung ano talaga nangyari diyan sa Eat Bulaga. Hoy, hindi ako takot sa TVJ, anong pinagsasabi ninyo?” he said, referring to Tito, Vic, and Joey (TVJ).
Anjo also mentioned the late ‘Eat Bulaga’ director Bert de Leon, alleging that he was “betrayed” by certain people from the show before his passing.
“Si Direk Bert de Leon mula 1979 ay direktor ng Eat Bulaga. Bago mamatay, umiiyak sa akin kasi pinagsasaksak siya sa likod, siniraan siya para matanggal siya bilang director,” Anjo claimed. “Pati ‘yung asawa niya umiiyak sa akin dahil winalanghiya siya. Oo, plinano. Kaya nga may sindikato diyan sa Eat Bulaga. Masasama ibang tao diyan.”
On Monday (November 3), Anjo went further, warning that he would expose Sotto’s alleged personal secrets if the senator’s supporters continued to attack him online.
“Gusto mo sabihin ko na kung sino ‘yung kabit mo mula 2013 na pinalakad mo sa akin?” he said during his livestream. “Sabihin mo lang, Tito Sen, at iba-box reveal ko na.”
As of this writing, Senate President Tito Sotto has dismissed the allegations and refused to engage further.
“Hindi ko na papatulan. Huwag niyong pansinin at nagpapapansin ‘yan,” Sotto told reporters. “Pati ba naman showbiz at paninira papatulan natin? Itaas natin ang level ng Senate press.”
LionhearTV remains open to the side of Tito Sotto, TVJ, and the current ‘Eat Bulaga’ management regarding the statements made by Anjo Yllana.
