AFTER a week of uncertainty, the long-running noontime show “Eat Bulaga!” went live on air yesterday with new hosts.
Paolo Contis, Betong, Buboy Villar, Mavy and Cassy Legaspi, and Alexa Miro were among those who opened the noontime show.
They performed a high-energy version of American Authors’ “Best Day of My Life” and immediately played a game with units of iPhone 14 as prizes.
Local girl group XOXO and Kokoy de Santos joined them as guest performers.
Ahead of its time slot, Alexa posted on Instagram Stories, showing a row of the iconic “Eat Bulaga!” mics with name tags.
On Wednesday, May 31, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon announced their departure from TAPE, Inc., the producers of “Eat Bulaga!” and a block timer of GMA-7. Other hosts followed suit.
GMA Network immediately issued a statement saying “we are saddened” by the turn of events” while TAPE Inc., said it was “unfortunate but life must go on.”
In Nelson Canlas’ 24 Oras report on June 2, GMA Senior Vice President Annette Gozon-Valdes clarified the network had no control over the situation.
She also addressed the issue of GMA’s contract with TAPE, Inc., saying “We have to honor the contract as long as there is no breach of its provisions. Kasi you know iba ang contract eh, it has legal consequences.”
Gozon-Valdes added GMA’s talent arm, Sparkle Artist Center, is ready to supply talents for “Eat Bulaga!” (GMA Integrated News)
