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Patok kaya sa masa? Kim Atienza, Betong, Paolo Contis eyed as new Eat Bulaga hosts

June 4, 2023

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Does this KPB tandem stand a chance to match the legendary TVJ comedy trio?

PEP.ph reported on Sunday (June 3) that the Jalosjos-led TAPE Inc. is eyeing Kim Atienza, and comedians Betong Sumaya and Paolo Contis to host the reformatted Eat Bulaga following the exit of its original ensemble.

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The entertainment website, which is a partnership between the Gozon-led GMA Network and the Gokongwei’s Summit Media, said the so called KPB trio will reportedly be joined on the show by former child actor Buboy Villar, twins Mavy at Cassy Legaspi, and Alexa Miro, a starlet who has been romantically linked to presidential son Sandro Marcos.

Ibalik Dabarkads! #BoycottTapeInc trends after TVJ exit from Eat Bulaga!

The future of Eat Bulaga has been in limbo after Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey De Leon announced their resignation from TAPE Inc. on May 31. Their exit triggered the exodus of the other “Dabarkads” who hosted the noontime show, such as Paolo Ballesteros, Wally Bayola, Maine Mendoza, Allan K and Jose Manalo.

TAPE Inc. has a blocktime agreement with GMA Network for Eat Bulaga until 2024.