Known for his straightforwardness, Vice Ganda gave a warning to viewers a few days ago regarding the debut of “It’s Showtime” on GMA Network-owned GTV channel, saying, “Ayoko ng puchu-puchu.”
True to his style, Vice Ganda exceeded expectations. In a surprising twist, he made a memorable entrance by riding a helicopter from Mother Ignacia before landing at the GMA Network Center. As part of the grand opening number, the longtime host of the noontime program took the stage in front of the Kapuso building and performed “Glad You Came” alongside several Kapuso employees and staff.
For many netizens, this performance solidified the television milestone achieved by the collaboration between ABS-CBN and GMA Network, as they agreed to air “Showtime” on GTV Channel. The show quickly became the number one trending topic on Twitter as it commenced, bringing together prominent figures from GMA Network to join in welcoming the madlang Kapuso.
Vice Ganda is really the celebrity of all the celebrities. She’s really the most popular celebrity in this showbiz era. The power of THE VICE GANDA is so unimaginable. Literally the most famous celebrity in ph rn, we cant deny that.
QUEEN VG ON GTV#ShowtimeGnaG#ViceGanda
— RVL 🪩 (@Rvl_tea) July 1, 2023
THIS. HAPPENED. #GnaGsaShowtime pic.twitter.com/kOQMmamSeb
— gio (@giodextersantos) July 1, 2023
An entire network being represented by someone who identifies as Queer. Power. That's power. https://t.co/qQeQRu3xo2
— Nico Quejano (@nicoquejano) July 1, 2023
I’m fortunate to live in an era where the biggest superstar in my country is a gay person whose pronouns are non-binary. Who would have thought, noh? #GnaGsaShowtime pic.twitter.com/Ao5PjHfuJX
— Paolo (@paoloquimbo) July 1, 2023
Teary eyed now to see GMA Kapuso dancing to the Showtime song i wrote 15 yrs ago.Never crossed my thoughts dis song will be played n enjoyed by a different network Thank you Kapuso sa pag pasilong sa amin plot twist is our own version of Marvel's multiverse #IbaAngSayaSaShowtime pic.twitter.com/sNplx0Qz2W
— DJ M.O.D. (@dj_mod_) July 1, 2023
GURL NAGPROD SI MEME VICE SA GMA PARA SA SHOWTIME ANG POWER #GnaGsaShowtime pic.twitter.com/GlaJSlYP7e
— Josiah Antonio (@josiahvantonio) July 1, 2023
Kapuso leading ladies Barbie Forteza and Sanya Lopez, along with singers Mark Bautista and Christian Bautista, and performers Rodjun and Rayver Cruz, joined the “Showtime” hosts on Saturday, adding star power to the momentous occasion.
Starting from July 1, “It’s Showtime!” found a new home on GTV, in addition to Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, and A2Z.