Kapuso actor Paolo Contis faced intense backlash from netizens following his debut as one of the new hosts of Eat Bulaga!
On Monday, June 5, Contis, along with Buboy Villar, Betong Sumaya, and other Sparkle Artists, was introduced as the fresh lineup of hosts for TAPE Inc.’s Eat Bulaga!
This transition occurred after the unexpected departure of the show’s original hosts, Tito, Vic, and Joey, from their long-time producer, TAPE Inc.
However, the new hosts received a wave of criticism from viewers, particularly loyal Dabarkads, who expressed their frustrations towards Contis.
A multitude of netizens vehemently voiced their disapproval, primarily focusing on Contis’ controversial romantic relationships.
Netizen @renderred lambasted Contis, tweeting “Namimigay ng papremyo sa noontime show pero sustento sa anak hindi. Hahah! Lol”
Namimigay ng papremyo sa noontime show pero sustento sa anak hindi. Hahah! Lol pic.twitter.com/FNukpS37Mk
— Ren Corporal
(@RENderred) June 5, 2023
Twitter users @heyarman, @kafosomo, and @KyouUzumachi echoed the sentiment, mocking Contis for hosting Eat Bulaga! and giving out prizes to contestants while allegedly failing to provide financial support for his children.
“Imagine… magbibigay ng premyo si Paolo Contis sa #EatBulaga para sa ibang tao pero yung sustento sa mga anak hindi man lang maibigay.”
https://twitter.com/HeyARMAN_/status/1665616974963982338
““Si Paolo Contis sa Eat Bulaga namimigay ng papremyo pero pagdating sa anak walang pasustento.” – Anonymous”
https://twitter.com/KafosoMo/status/1665643936080076800
“Mamimigay ng papremyo pero hindi sustento.”
https://twitter.com/KyouUzumachi/status/1665674105268637696
Meanwhile, @tepcilog, @lookin4waldo5, and @kaemerut mocked Contis by referencing his controversial phrase “as a friend,” which gained attention during the start of the rumors about his relationship with Yen Santos.
“Tamang paghohost muna… as a friend. Lol.”
Tamang paghohost muna… as a friend. Lol.
— Tep (@TEPcilog) June 5, 2023
“Paolo Contis: Baguio as a Dabarkads”
Paolo Contis: Baguio as a Dabarkads
— ludwigue benedict (@lookin4waldo5) June 5, 2023
“PAOLO CONTIS = CHEAT Bulaga… as a friend”
https://twitter.com/kaemerut/status/1665678021116698624
Meanwhile, in a statement aired on 24 Oras on June 5, Contis addressed the issue and clarified that their intention was not to replace TVJ. He appealed to viewers to give them a chance, highlighting that they were simply fulfilling their job after being called by TAPE management.
“We are incredibly honored to have been chosen to continue the show. I want to clarify that we had no plans of replacing or taking the place of Tito, Vic, and Joey. We had no chance of doing that.
“We were simply called to work and carry on the show because the TAPE office wanted to continue providing prizes and daily joy.
“I hope you give us a chance because, at the end of the day, we were called to help people and bring happiness. How can you say no to that?”
