Television host Willie Revillame has officially announced the upcoming return of his long-running variety game show ‘Wowowin,’ following the scheduled conclusion of his online program ‘Wilyonaryo.’
During the April 27 episode of ‘Wilyonaryo’, Revillame clarified that the show was always intended to be temporary.
“Ikaklaro ko lang… hindi po tinanggal ang ‘Wilyonaryo.’ Tatlong buwan lang po talaga ang kontrata niyan. Talaga pong babalik na ang ‘Wowowin,’” he said.
The online game show, which launched in January 2026 in time for his 65th birthday, is set to air its final episode on May 15.
“Hanggang May 15 na lang po ang programang Wilyonaryo. Magpapaalam na kami sa Wilyonaryo… Mahihinto na po ang Wilyonaryo,” Revillame stated.
He explained that the decision was driven by a shift in direction for the program.
“Alam ninyo kung bakit? Kasi ho, magko-concentrate na ang Wilyonaryo sa online gaming… Hindi na siya puwedeng ipalabas,” he said.
Revillame also cited financial realities behind the move.
“Una, hindi kami pinapasukan ng commercials. Alam nila na may gaming… Lahat ng business, hindi naman puwedeng paubos ka nang paubos ang pera. Ganoon talaga, minsan may isinasara. Meron din binubuksan.”
Following the announcement, Revillame teased the return of Wowowin, assuring viewers that preparations are already underway.
“After po ng May 15, abangan n’yo ang announcement namin. Siyempre, para malaman n’yo po, ginagawa na po ang magandang studio para sa inyo,” he said.
He added: “Magbabalik na po ang programang Wowowin. Tuluy-tuloy na po ang saya ng bawat Pilipino!”
However, the veteran host stopped short of confirming which network will carry the show.
“Anong channel? Abangan niyo po yan! Wowowin will be back this coming May… Bigyan nyo lang kami ng konting panahon. Inaayos lang po namin ang aming studio. Aaminin ko sa inyo, bumili ako ng bagong studio para sa inyo!”
Speculation about a possible return to GMA Network gained traction after Revillame released a teaser featuring imagery associated with the Kapuso network, where ‘Wowowin’ previously aired from 2015 to 2023.
He also recalled the show’s strong impact during its original run.
“Every day ganyan po ang pila sa programang Wowowin, Monday to Friday… Nagbebenta ng buko, fishballs… Nagkaroon po ng business diyan,” he said.
Further fueling rumors, Revillame was recently spotted in a meeting with GMA executives, though no official confirmation has been issued.
Despite the transition, Revillame emphasized that his commitment to helping Filipinos remains unchanged.
“Huwag kayong magsasabi ng ‘laos ka na, laos ka na.’ Wala hong nalalaos sa kabutihang puso at kapag ikaw ay tumutulong,” he said.
“May programa man ako o wala, e, tuluy-tuloy dapat ang kabutihan na ginagawa.”
