Controversy has erupted surrounding singer Sheena Palad following her actions during the live telecast of the ‘Beat My Birit’ segment on ‘TiktoClock’ on June 19, 2024, despite her subsequent apology.
Addressing her fans whom she calls “soldiers,” Sheena expressed regret for her behavior towards fellow ‘Tanghalan ng Kampeon’ contender Rica Maer:
“Hi Soldiers, Magandang gabi po sa inyo. I would like to say sorry for disappointing you with my actions kanina sa ‘Beat My Birit.’ Hindi ko naman po alam kung paano ko i-eexplain ang sarili ko HAHHAA pero manghihingi lang din po ako ng Panalangin sa inyong lahat.”
Sheena “Bastos” Palad. Kung ako yung girl na tinulak at binatukan live on national tv, umbag sa akin yan.pic.twitter.com/pVwAKS1neR
— Jonnie Cabatbat (@jonnie_cabatbat) June 20, 2024
Sheena did not emerge victorious in the singing competition featured on the GMA Network morning show.
Criticism mounted against Sheena, prompting her to disable comments on her Instagram account. The incident in question involved Sheena lightly tapping Rica’s head—not a slap, contrary to what some netizens assumed—during a performance. She also pulled Rica’s hair, which sparked outrage, particularly from Felson Palad’s sister, who is married to actress Donita Rose.
Video footage captured the shocked reaction of TiktoClock co-host Pokwang to Sheena’s actions. Emotions ran high as Sheena performed during the ‘Beat My Birit’ segment of the program.
The show aired live on Wednesday, leaving no opportunity to edit out the incident. After their performance, the production staff reportedly spoke with them about the incident.
Rica reportedly did not take offense at Sheena’s actions, but netizens were incensed, feeling insulted and displeased with Sheena’s behavior.
Itong bastos na Sheena Palad yung “young singer” na pinalit kay Eva Darren sa FAMAS controversy btw pic.twitter.com/769UKNMjvx
— bini ran (@rancakemix) June 19, 2024
Namimisikal na nga, ganito pa tabas ng dila ng stariray na Sheena Palad na ito. Tsk tsk. @TiktoClockGMA pic.twitter.com/qykPULRoNS
— RCO (@GOTFRI15) June 20, 2024
Lagot kang Sheena Palad ka, wala ka pa nga kahit sa starlet level boses Kiki ka pa makabatok kala mo gold pic.twitter.com/WfOj3XQMGY
— Shereendipity (@Sheshebureshee) June 21, 2024
Sana lang magpaliwanag ang hosts ng TiktoClock next week nito tungkol sa Sheena Palad-Rica Maer na insidente nito. Hoping LIVE na LIVE na magsasabi nito na magpaliwanag sa issue na yan.
— Paolo Mendoza (@ImPaoloMendoza) June 21, 2024
ambobo ng apology, di ka p nag-apologize dun sa babae, sheena lee palad https://t.co/hprNZztOYv
— Dalkyum Milo enjoyer (@cocorealeomma) June 21, 2024
Sheena is now facing intense backlash from netizens. Her name first gained attention when she replaced veteran actress Eva Darren as an award presenter at the 72nd FAMAS held on May 26, 2024, at the Manila Hotel.
Despite Sheena’s innocence in the incident, she has been subjected to harsh criticism from netizens for her conduct during “Beat My Birit” and accusations of “hurting and humiliating” Rica.
