It’s Showtime hosts can’t help but poke fun at themselves after being cut off from TV5 airing.
On Monday, July 18, the noontime program on TV5 broadcast got cut off abruptly after it exceeded its 3 PM timeslot.
It’s Showtime‘s blocktime agreement with TV5 was only from 12:45PM to 3PM.
During the episode’s Tawag ng Tanghalan segment, Jhong Hilario took off his phone and did Facebook Live together with fellow hosts after TV5 cut the airing of the noontime show.
“Putol na kasi tayo sa 5 (while bursting in laughter),” Jhong quipped.
Vice Ganda then responded with another funny remark saying “Ayan wala na po tayo sa TV5, nakalive po tayo sa Facebook ngayon.”
“Sa Facebook po hanggang 4:30 kame ha!” Vice added.
https://twitter.com/dailyjayvz/status/1548929598733570049
While It’s Showtime hosts managed to make a joke of the situation, several netizens didn’t hide their dismay over the abrupt cutting off of It’s Showtime’s airing on TV5.
Netizen @altviceion in a tweet slammed TV5 saying It’s Showtime deserved better.
“okay, tv5 made them cut at exactly 3:01pm :(((( this isn’t better cuz showtime deserves better. but one big appreciation to all of the staffs and hosts, still kudos!!! we luv u!!!!!!!!! #ShowtimeSexyWildcard“
okay, tv5 made them cut at exactly 3:01pm :(((( this isn't better cuz showtime deserves better.
but one big appreciation to all of the staffs and hosts, still kudos!!! we luv u!!!!!!!!!#ShowtimeSexyWildcard
— mrs asian perez (@altviceion) July 18, 2022
@bloomviewpoint also called out TV5 saying, “buti pa A2Z di nag ka cut ng airtime panget niyo kabonding TV5. Showtime would never be the same if it weren’t for their iconic overtimes diyan sila minahal ng madla sayang ung batuhan nila ng katuwaan kanina kita mong pressured sila sa time. buti na lang live din sa KOL at A2Z.”
https://twitter.com/bloomviewpoint/status/1548938702490963969
@jenjenamores09 meanwhile stressed the unfair advantage of LOL against It’s Showtime. According to her since LOL airs earlier, it can take full advantage of its airing over all Kapamilya platforms compared to It’s Showtime which can be cut-off aburptly once it exceeds its allotted timeslot on TV5.
“I think Ang pagsasanib pwersa Ng ABS-CBN at TV5 so unfair…Kasi Kapamilya Channel kami nanonood, no choice we need to turn on our TV 11am palang bcoz we use to it at pra no late, so no option dagdag sa viewers Ng LOL, pero if Showtime ma overtime, cut agad2. #Showtime5everHappy“
I think Ang pagsasanib pwersa Ng ABS-CBN at TV5 so unfair…Kasi Kapamilya Channel kami nanonood, no choice we need to turn on our TV 11am palang bcoz we use to it at pra no late, so no option dagdag sa viewers Ng LOL, pero if Showtime ma overtime, cut agad2.#Showtime5everHappy
— CDP- JenJen (@JenJenAmores09) July 19, 2022
@moonstone_1996 shares the same sentiments saying it’s unfair for It’s Showtime being the more “experienced show” to be cut off abruptly on air.
“I’m grateful na Yung showtime nasa tv5, Hindi naman sa pagiging demanding..peru Hindi naman siguro makatarungan na bigla nalang e cut. This is how you treat 11 years old noontime show? #ExtendShowtimeAirtime“
I'm grateful na Yung showtime nasa tv5, Hindi naman sa pagiging demanding..peru Hindi naman siguro makatarungan na bigla nalang e cut. This is how you treat 11 years old noontime show? #ExtendShowtimeAirtime
— Itsmejohn♠️
(@CVRN21) July 18, 2022
@liftoildjdid on the other hand sympathized with TV5 viewers who were cut short of their Showtime viewing experience.
“Kawawa yung mga nanonood sa tv5.to think na mas malawak reach nila saka mawawalan ng gana viewers ng tv5 kung ganyan kaya nga parang naiinis na ang showtime na cut sila sa tv5 eh imagine nanonood kng tv5 pero dimo alam sino nanalo sa tnt lol”
https://twitter.com/liftoildjdid/status/1549179310812327936
@vglilpony2 blasted TV5 saying they should have given It’s Showtime a little more time to finish the show.
“hay hahahahahah puro take nalang si @TV5manila di man lang mag give sa oras oh, huy nakikinabang kayo dito! mahiya kau HAHAHAHAHAAH jusko”
hay hahahahahah puro take nalang si @TV5manila di man lang mag give sa oras oh, huy nakikinabang kayo dito! mahiya kau HAHAHAHAHAAH jusko https://t.co/sSI8CpRsBa
— nads (@benignostuy) July 19, 2022
It’s Showtime started its simulcast airing on TV5 on Saturday, July 16 as part of the broader collaboration between ABS-CBN and TV5.
