In a recent social media post, veteran showbiz reporter and talent manager Lolit Solis shed light on the root cause of her conflict with comedian Willie Revillame.
The outspoken columnist expressed her concerns that people might perceive her as being excessively harsh towards Revillame, but she clarified that her anger was triggered by the removal of Jopay Manago, who served as Revillame’s former talent coordinator.
On August 4, Lolit Solis took to her Instagram account to address the ongoing feud between her and the popular TV host. She admitted that her ire was not directly targeted at Willie Revillame himself but rather at the circumstances surrounding Jopay Manago’s dismissal from her role as talent coordinator.
According to Solis, Jopay was left without any support after losing her job and eventually found herself residing in a Home for the Aged, as she had no other family members to turn to.
While acknowledging that her frustration should have been directed towards Jopay’s relatives instead of Willie, Lolit revealed that she couldn’t help but associate Jopay’s unfortunate situation with her termination from Revillame’s team. She expressed her heartfelt prayers for Jopay’s well-being, hoping for her situation to improve and urging her relatives to find time to visit and support her.
In the same online post, Lolit Solis offered some constructive advice for Willie Revillame. She advised the comedian not to rush back into the limelight if public interest in him had waned. Instead, Solis recommended taking a break, brainstorming new material, and understanding what the audience wants before considering a comeback.
“Baka isipin Salve ng tao na sobra ako mean o salbahe kay Willie Revillame. Actually ang reason lang naman kung bakit ako nagalit eh ng alisin niya sa trabaho si Jopay Manago na dati niyang talent coordinator. Kasi nga after mawalan ng work si Jopay inilagay na siya sa Home for the Aged dahil mag isa lang siya sa buhay. Alam ko na dapat hindi ako kay Willie nagalit kundi sa mga kamag anak ni Jopay. Pero hindi kasi mabura sa isip ko na kaya nasa Home for the Aged si Jopay dahil nawalan siya ng trabaho.
“Dasal na nga lang ang puwede gawin for Jopay na sana maayos ang lagay niya. At sana magkaruon ng kahit konti panahon mga kamag anak niya na dalawin siya. Kay Willie Revillame naman may constructive na payo naman ako, huwag ipilit kung medyo nag slide ka na as an entertainer. Hintayin mo na lang ulit na hanapin ka ng tao bago bumalik sa harap ng kamera. Huwag ipilit kung talagang hindi ka na hinahanap ng tao. Pahinga muna. Mag isip ng mga bagong jokes. Tignan uli kung ano gusto ng manunuod. Puwede naman pahinga muna. Huwag pasok ng pasok pag di mo pa oras dahil hindi pa interesado mga tao sa iyo. Wait muna para bongga,” Lolit said.
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Lolit Solis, known for her frank commentaries about showbiz, is admired for her unapologetic approach to sharing her thoughts and opinions. Her recent admission of feeling vulnerable during a dialysis session demonstrates her authenticity and resilience as she continues to speak up for causes close to her heart. Despite her personal challenges, Lolit remains steadfast in advocating for positive change within the entertainment industry and beyond.
