The situation surrounding “Eat Bulaga” at TAPE Inc., associated with former Congressman Romy Jalosjos, has transitioned from a crisis to a full-blown catastrophe.
A Babbler said Jalosjos’ children, who have taken over control of Eat Bulaga early this year, are not only faced with the challenge of finding new personalities to fill the big shoes left by Tito, Vic & Joey’s departure from Eat Bulaga on May 31.
They also have the daunting task of finding replacements for the noon time show’s co-hosts and creative crew who resigned en masse shortly after TVJ bid their farewell, which Joey De Leon branded as a mere “day off” and not a “sign off.”
Babbler said TVJ’s loyal “Dabarkads” including Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Maine Mendoza, Paolo Ballesteros, and Ryan Agoncillo, along with the entire creative team behind the scenes, have all joined the exodus from Eat Bulaga.
Babbler noted that only co-host Alden Richards, being a talent of GMA Network, did not leave the show.
According to Babbler, the mass departure has fueled speculation that TVJ would seamlessly transition their act to TV5, owned by bilyonaryo Manny V. Pangilinan, with little interruption.
Babbler said Jalosjos has a big problem in his hands after GMA reminded the long-time blocktimer that TAPE has a contract to air Eat Bulaga until the end of 2024.
Who’s having the last laugh now?
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