Loyal viewers of Eat Bulaga! are calling for a boycott of the Jalosjos-owned production firm TAPE Inc. after the surprise exit of its current hosts, known as “Dabarkads.”
Netizens have been taking up the cudgels for Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey De Leon following their resignation from TAPE Inc. over disagreements with the Jalosjos family. Other hosts of Eat Bulaga!, including Allan K, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros and Maine Mendoza, have followed suit and announced their departure from the show.
TAPE Inc. responded to the mass resignation by saying that Eat Bulaga!’s success wasn’t hinged on the comedic trio known as TVJ.
“We are grateful to the men and women who worked tirelessly for the past 43 years to make our noontime show number 1. The success of Eat Bulaga is not dependent only on three (3) people but on the collaborative efforts of its talents, crew, and loyal viewers,” it added.
Fans of the noontime show, however, aren’t pleased with TAPE Inc.’s response.
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“Bilang supporter ng Eat Bulaga sa mahabang panahon, hindi katanggap-tanggap ang statement na inilabas ng Tape, Inc. Oo, hindi nakasalalay sa tatlong tao lang ang Eat Bulaga, pero tanggapin ninyo man o hindi, sina Tito, Vic and Joey ang foundation ng Eat Bulaga, sila ang haligi, itaga nyo yan sa bato,” one fan said.
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“Sino panonoorin ng mga tao ngayon?! Kayong mga mga board member ng TAPE?! Sino magtatrabaho at mag-advertise sa inyo kung pinakita nio totoo ninyong ugali na mga wala kayong mga UTANG NA LOOB. KAKAPAL,” another said.