In the wake of the recent suspension imposed by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) on the noontime show ‘It’s Showtime,’ numerous viewers have taken to social media to express their discontent.
Many are directing their frustration towards MTRCB Chairman Lala Sotto, alleging unfairness and bias, as her family’s long-running noontime show, where her father Tito Sotto serves as a host, seems to escape scrutiny.
Critics argue that Lala Sotto was quick to judge the cake-icing incident involving Ion Perez and Vice Ganda on ‘It’s Showtime,’ which occurred on July 25, while showing leniency towards her father’s actions on National Dabarkads’ Day, when Tito Sotto kissed his wife Helen Gamboa.
They highlight that there have been numerous past issues on the show hosted by her father, but no significant action from the MTRCB.
kung kelan mas naging open-minded ang viewers, dun pa naging conservative ang gagang Lala at MTRCB. meron naman talagang pagkakataon na lumalagpas sa linya but 12 days suspension? do they really think that would make it any better? very fishy na ang ahensyang iyan ha.. bwhwhw
— alt Star Music PH (@AltStarMusicPH) September 4, 2023
Para saan ang 12 days suspension sa It's Showtime regarding sa icing issue nina Vice Ganda at Ion Perez?
1. Pagpapa-ingay ng Lala Sotto para sa susunod na eleksyon.
2. Lumipat at ma-hook ang viewers sa E.A.T. nina Vic at Tito Sotto.
3. MEMA sabi lang na may nagawa. pic.twitter.com/pf0WKdR6VD
— Ma'am Charo (@maam_charo) September 4, 2023
One of the more recent issues involving ‘EAT’ is the profanity uttered by Wally Bayola on August 10. The MTRCB summoned the show on August 11, and viewers are now awaiting the board’s verdict.
https://twitter.com/robismore/status/1698643620939890785?s=20
Some netizens argue that this incident is more severe than the cake incident on ‘It’s Showtime.’
https://twitter.com/SuziDoctolero/status/1698689815821406592?s=20
Mas bastos ba ang mga salitang "g-spot", o "tinggil", o "pekpek", o "titi" kesa sa "put*ng ina? Mas hindi ba bastos ang "penis" at "vagina"? Refleksiyon ng pagtingin sa kung ano ang bastos sa mga bagay at idea na nais i-supress at nais na hayaan. ⬇️
— Jerry B. Grácio (@JerryGracio) September 4, 2023
These recent events have raised questions about the fairness of the MTRCB’s decisions. Viewers are eagerly anticipating the outcomes for both ‘It’s Showtime’ and ‘EAT’ to see if there will be consistency in the board’s rulings.
