- Vice Ganda and Ion Perez were assumed to be a romantic couple by fans
- Ion Perez became popularly known as ‘Kuya Escort’ on ‘It’s Showtime’ segment ‘Miss Q&A’
- Vice Ganda revealed his real relationship status with Perez
The relationship between Vice Ganda and “Kuya Escort” Ion Perez has been a subject of speculation since February. The two have been showy with their sweetness towards each other during the ‘Kaparewho’ segment of It’s Showtime.
In the segment, Perez acts as a waiter serving Vice with drinks or food along with “Ate Girl” Jackque Gonzaga.
Perez, the reigning Mister Universe Tourism title holder, is currently working as a model. He is becoming popular after being chosen as the replacement of Greg Hawkins as the escort for the ‘Miss Q & A’ segment of It’s Showtime.
Prior to his It’s Showtime stint, Perez had already met Vice Ganda in October 2017 during a Gandang Gabi Vice taping.
In the March 17 episode of Gandang Gabi Vice, Vice finally confirmed he was in a romantic relationship without revealing the identity of his new love. The comedian’s confirmation of being in a relationship came days after a new round of rumors surfaced as to his ties with Perez, thus strengthening the fans’ speculations.
On June 6, Thursday, Vice launched his newest book, Jose Marie Viceral: Tutoy, during the first ever Kapamilya Books Blowout at the Market! Market! activity center in Taguig City.
During the event, the comedian was asked about the real score between him and Perez amid rumors that they are already a couple.
“Happy naman ang mga buhay namin ni Ion. That’s the real score,” Vice Ganda told reporters.
“Ion and I are both happy,” he added, not giving further details.
One thing is for sure, more speculations about Vice and Ion will continue and you can bet that fans will be watching.