On the July 10 episode of ‘E.A.T.,’ veteran TV host-comedian Joey de Leon once again stirred controversy with his statement about being ‘legit.’
Netizens believe that his statement was directed towards the people involved in the longest-running noontime show ‘Eat Bulaga.’ This came amid TAPE Inc.’s preparation for the upcoming 44th anniversary of ‘Eat Bulaga’ on July 29.
De Leon emphasized that TVJ (Tito, Vic, and Joey) and the original Dabarkads are the ‘legit’ ones.
“Kami ang legit yung mga alam n’yo na, peke baligtarin n’yo yung legit.. tigel na kayo.”
In a circulating video on social media, Vic Sotto could be seen silent while he was beside de Leon and the studio audience cheered and applauded.
The controversial statement made by de Leon elicited various reactions on Twitter. Netizens expressed their disappointment.
“Manong Joey, baka nakakalimutan nyo talent kayo ng TAPE noon, swelduhan. Lahat ng resources para mapa takbo ang programa mula sa bulsa ng kumpanya, so panong naging parang kayo na may ari ngayon porket kayo ang main hosts? May gustong baguhin TAPE, kayo umalis di ba? Kapal nyo!”
Manong Joey, baka nakakalimutan nyo talent kayo ng TAPE noon, swelduhan. Lahat ng resources para mapa takbo ang programa mula sa bulsa ng kumpanya, so panong naging parang kayo na may ari ngayon porket kayo ang main hosts? May gustong baguhin TAPE, kayo umalis di ba? Kapal nyo!
— @mssakura (@sophiedy0719) July 12, 2023
“Baliktarin mo rin ang E.A.T. …
kayo pa rin yun.”
Baliktarin mo rin ang E.A.T. …
kayo pa rin yun.— DayunyorLBM (@Unity203B) July 12, 2023
“Kahit pa kayo ang “legit” kaso hindi na kayo ang may hawak ng brand. So move on ka na tanda! Actually kayo nga ang TAE pag baliktarin ang EAT!”
Kahit pa kayo ang “legit” kaso hindi na kayo ang may hawak ng brand. So move on ka na tanda! Actually kayo nga ang TAE pag baliktarin ang EAT!
— 🍀Peejay, RN, MPH, MSN ♈️🏳️🌈🌸 (@egosumnutrix) July 12, 2023
In a recent news report, TVJ formally filed a case against TAPE Inc. and GMA Network for showing TVJ on a particular episode of ‘Eat Bulaga!’ without their consent.
Despite the ongoing challenges faced by TAPE Inc., they have revealed that they will have a grand surprise prepared for the show’s 44th anniversary on July 29, making sure that it will be the grandest event of the year.
