Dabarkads host Joey de Leon took on the persona of “Presidente Ganda” during a recent episode of noontime show ‘Eat Bulaga.’
Sporting a blonde wig and a vibrant pink dress, Joey introduced himself as “Precy,” short for “Presidente Ganda.”
In a light-hearted moment, Joey greeted his “Vice” and his “Ion” during the show’s segment. Referring to his supposed “Vice,” Joey exclaimed, “Hello, Presidente Ganda reporting,” adding a playful touch to the scene.
He also acknowledged his “loves,” mentioning someone named “Ion,” which prompted curiosity from his co-hosts.
Joey’s portrayal as “Presidente Ganda” stirred various reactions on social media, with some finding it entertaining and others questioning its appropriateness, especially in relation to Vice Ganda, who is a main host of the competing noontime show ‘It’s Showtime.’
GRABE
DESPERATE na talaga si Joey de Leon
President Ganda para talunin si Vice Ganda
So PATHETICIRRELEVANT talaga sa Bagong Pilipinas ang #EatBulaga TVJ LAOS
NEVER na aabot ng 50 years ang legacy ng Eat Bulaga LAOS
Papalitan na ito agad ng TROPANG LOL as LEGIT TV5 noontime show https://t.co/S0Nt8Lso1P— Movie Chaser (@themoviechaser) April 20, 2024
Kacheapan tv5.
— aladin (@notyourking35) April 21, 2024
you can t teach an old dog new tricks🙄
— Jane Cruz (@JaneCruzRN) April 21, 2024
very 80s antics
— Von (@seavoyager888) April 20, 2024
Yuck! Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures. Lugi na kaya mukhang tanga.😂 https://t.co/2HJOZhBkyf
— AltGMA🌈 (@KafosoMo) April 20, 2024
His ilk was one of the reasons why the SOGIE Equality Bill failed to pass during the 17th Congress (I was there) and he shamelessly continues to milk the LGBTQ+ community for relevance. Konting kahihiyan naman, @AngPoetNyo. Sama mo na si Tito Sotto. https://t.co/br3MuvQP9q
— Amber 🦋 (@geeyanii) April 20, 2024
since wala si Maine sa EatBulaga, hindi ako nakakanuod. talaga ba @eatbulaga_TVJ may ganito? walang wala na ba kayo maisip na bagong segment? takte, balik niyo na lang bawaljudgmental tas pagbakasyunin muna si jdl or wag muna bigyan ng mic. https://t.co/XP5ePqJGrr
— MainExo ♡ #GoodEnough (@LoveDeiErrDay) April 20, 2024
This playful gesture by Joey comes amidst discussions about the rivalry between ‘Eat Bulaga’ and ‘It’s Showtime,’ particularly with the latter’s recent move to GMA Network, attracting attention from viewers across different platforms.
Despite the competition, Joey clarified in a recent statement that they do not view “It’s Showtime” as an enemy, emphasizing a friendly rivalry between the two shows.