TV host Willie Revillame once again became a trending topic on social media after a video clip from the dry run of his new program ‘Wilyonaryo’ circulated online, showing him reprimanding a staff member during the rehearsal.
The clip, which was posted on the show’s official Facebook page, captured Revillame expressing frustration over the selection of winners.
“Bigyan nyo ako ng babae. Bing, ayoko ng puro lalaki. Lalaki na yung nanalo kahapon eh,” Revillame said, his tone perceived by some viewers as irritated.
Because the rehearsal was streamed live, the moment quickly drew mixed reactions from netizens. Several commenters criticized Revillame’s manner toward staff, while others pointed out that such exchanges are not unusual during dry runs, which are meant to iron out problems before a show officially airs—especially for a live program.
Some netizens took to Reddit to recall similar incidents from Revillame’s past shows, alleging that he had previously lost his temper during rehearsals or live broadcasts. Others were more forgiving, stressing that rehearsals are precisely the space where tensions and mistakes are addressed so that fewer issues arise once the program goes on air.
Supporters of the veteran host also noted that dry runs are often more intense than actual broadcasts, as production teams try to anticipate and correct potential problems early on. They expressed hope that the issues seen during the rehearsal would no longer surface once Wilyonaryo begins its regular television run.
As of writing, Revillame has not released an official statement addressing the viral clip.
