Celebrity couple Vice Ganda and Ion Perez have confirmed that they are now seriously preparing to have a child through surrogacy.
In an interview with broadcast journalist Karen Davila on her YouTube channel on Thursday, December 18, 2025, the ‘It’s Showtime’ host-comedian shared that they have already consulted a doctor regarding the process.
Vice explained that the plan has been discussed for a long time but was repeatedly delayed due to their busy schedules. Recently, however, they decided to prioritize it, especially with Vice turning 49.
“Gusto talaga namin. Nag-consult na ako sa doctor. Pinaplano na nga,” Vice said.
According to Vice, it was agreed between him and Ion that his sperm would be used for the surrogacy process, which requires him to prepare physically and mentally, including taking a three-month rest period.
“Sa aking sperm [yung kukunin]. Sabi niya [ni Ion], ‘Yung sa iyo na lang… mas matalino yung sa’yo,’” Vice shared.
“But I was told na, ‘You will have to rest for three months.’ Sa age ko, kailangan healthy ang aking mga [sperm]. Kung stress daw ako, hindi raw healthy yung sperm,” he added.
Vice explained that doctors advised him to avoid stress to ensure healthier sperm cells.
“So, para makasiguro kang healthy yan—yung maiipon natin na healthy, kailangan masaya yung utak mo, relaxed ka. Kasi kung pagod ang katawan mo at yung utak mo pa pagod, e, hindi tayo sure.”
Despite his desire to rest and prepare, Vice admitted that the idea of stepping away from It’s Showtime for three months deeply worries him.
“Kung kita’t kita lang rin naman, parang kaya ko naman magpahinga for three months. But I cannot leave It’s Showtime,” he said.
Vice clarified that his concern is not about income, but about his emotional attachment to the show and its people.
“Hindi dahil yun sa kita ko na mawawala, ha. Hindi naman sa pagmamayabang, pero sa sobrang pagmamahal ko sa It’s Showtime, parang, ‘What’s going to happen to It’s Showtime if I’m not there for three months?’”
He added that even short absences already prompt concern from both management and viewers.
“Nauunawaan ko kung bakit ako tinatawagan ng management. Nauunawaan ko kung bakit yung mga tao rin nagtu-tweet na, ‘Nasan ka na? Ayaw namin manood kapag wala ka.’”
Vice admitted that his deep attachment to the show is something he personally struggles with.
“Hindi nila kasalanan, ha? Kasalanan ko ito, sa akin yun. Grabe ko kasi silang mahal. Kapag wala nga ako sa trabaho, naka-monitor ako.”
At present, Vice said he is torn between his love for ‘It’s Showtime’ and his desire to finally have a child.
“Kailangan ko talagang magdesisyon at kumbinsihin yung sarili ko na, ‘You have to let go It’s Showtime for three months,’” he said.
Vice also shared why having a child matters deeply to him.
“I want kids because I love kids. Gusto kong magmahal ng bata. Gusto kong yumakap ng bata. Gusto kong mahalin yung bata. Gusto ko rin tumanggap ng pagmamahal doon sa bata.”
Vice Ganda and Ion Perez got married in October 2021 and celebrated their seventh anniversary in October 2025. The couple remains visible on ‘It’s Showtime’, airing weekdays and Saturdays at noon on GMA Network and Kapuso Stream.
