GMA Network Inc. led by bilyonaryo Felipe Gozon expressed surprise and disappointment at the departure of Tito, Vic & Joey from the producer of the long running noontime hit show, Eat Bulaga.
“We are saddened by today’s unexpected turn of events with regard to Eat Bulaga,” said GMA in a statement shortly after the iconic trio announced their exit from TAPE, producer of Eat Bulaga, owned by convicted child rapist Romy Jalosjos.
GMA, however, pointed out that it has a block time agreement with TAPE for the noontime slot until the end of 2024. GMA is leaning on Jalosjos to fill up this big void for the next 19 months.
The ugly feud between TVJ and Jalosjos has been widely covered by media since news broke out last March that Jalosjos’ children, who took management control of TAPE in January, told staff about their desire to “rebrand” Eat Bulaga and possibly replace its ageing hosts with fresh faces.
GMA management even gave Jalosjos’ son, Bullet, a platform to air his family’s side on the squabble through the popular showbiz news show of Boy Abunda, Fast Talk.
Bilyonaryo.com reported that TVJ took offense at Gozon for allegedly siding with TAPE’s Jalosjos family and cutting short former Senate President Tito Sotto’s tell-all interview with showbiz reporter Nelson Canlas. Only a portion of their discussion was aired on GMA News, with the rest relegated to Canlas’ YouTube vlog.
GMA, which is currently struggling with shrinking profits, said it was praying “for a smooth and swift resolution of their issues.”
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