Eat Bulaga! (transl. eat surprise!; stylized as Eat... Bulaga!) is a Philippine television noontime variety show broadcast by TV5 and RPTV. Originally aired on RPN from July 30, 1979 to February 17, 1989, and was replaced by Student Canteen, later moved to ABS-CBN from February 18, 1989 to January 27, 1995, replacing Afternoon Delight and was replaced by 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila and GMA Network from January 28, 1995 to January 5, 2024, replacing SST: Salo-Salo Together and was replaced by Tahanang Pinakamasaya. It is the longest-running noontime variety program in the Philippines and ranks among television programs with the most episodes in history with over 13,500 episodes aired.
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language | Filipino |
| No. of episodes | 13,500+ |
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Since 2024, the show has been produced by TVJ Productions, Inc. and led by its original hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon alongside Allan K., Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Pauleen Luna, Ryan Agoncillo, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Maine Mendoza, Miles Ocampo, Carren Eistrup, Atasha Muhlach and TVJ Singing Queens, collectively known as the "Legit Dabarkads".[7][8][9]
History
RPN (1979–1989)
Production Specialists, Inc., a company owned by Romeo Jalosjos Sr., came up with an idea of creating a noontime show for Radio Philippines Network.[10] Antonio Tuviera pitched that Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, collectively known as TVJ, would be the "perfect" hosts for the show.[11] At a meeting at the InterContinental Manila, Tuviera made an offer to them which was accepted.[11][12] De Leon coined the term "Eat Bulaga" as the title of the show and owns its copyright.[12][13]
Eat Bulaga! premiered on July 30, 1979, with its pilot episode filmed at the RPN Live Studio 1 in Broadcast City, Quezon City.[14][15] Chiqui Hollmann[11] and Richie D'Horsie also served as the original hosts.[14] The theme song was composed by Vic Sotto with Vincent Dy Buncio and Pancho Oppus and musically arranged by Homer Flores.[16] During the show's first few months, it was in the brink of cancellation due to stiff competition and lack of advertisers, despite having their advertising rates reduced to ₱750 (equivalent to ₱25,497 in 2021)[11] and the hosts' lack of salary for over a year.[17]
De Leon said that he and the Sotto brothers did not sign a contract with the show, when they were offered to become hosts. Vic Sotto said that he accepted the offer and would stop, once he had money to buy a personal vehicle. De Leon also said that the show was supposed to be a short-term employment. After two years, the trio decided to stay with the show.[18][19] The show gained top-rating status in 1980 with the segment "Mr. Macho".[11][15] Production Specialists Inc. went bankrupt and dissolved sometime in July 1980 and the production of the show were handed over to Television and Production Exponents (TAPE), Inc. on July 7, 1981.[17] In 1982, Coney Reyes joined the show as the newest host.[20]
In the immediate aftermath of the People Power Revolution, the show went off the air from February 27 to March 1, 1986, due to the transmitter of RPN being disabled by reformist soldiers. In 1987, Aiza Seguerra joined the show after Little Miss Philippines.[11][21] Eat Bulaga! left the Broadcast City complex on December 2, 1987, and transferred to Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City the next day owing to RPN being beset by periodical change of management. The compounded situation led to Tony Tuviera's decision to start negotiations with then-fledgling ABS-CBN to eventually transfer the show.
ABS-CBN (1989–1995)
Eat... Bulaga! moved to ABS-CBN[20] under a co-production agreement due to problems brought about by the sequestration of RPN.[14] On February 18, 1989, the show premiered on its new home with a TV special titled Eat... Bulaga!: Moving On, staged at the Araneta Coliseum.[22] Upon its transfer to ABS-CBN, the show utilized Studio 1 at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center as its main venue while Studio 2 served as an additional facility during special occasions.
The show's tenth anniversary was held on September 23, 1989, at the Araneta Coliseum.[23] In 1991, Ruby Rodriguez and Rio Diaz became regular co-hosts.
In 1994, ABS-CBN attempted to purchase the broadcast rights to the show from TAPE Inc., but Antonio Tuviera and Malou Choa-Fagar rejected the offer, leading the network to give Eat... Bulaga! an ultimatum to leave by January 1995.[citation needed] ABS-CBN retook the timeslot with their own program 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila on February 4, 1995.
GMA Network (1995–2024)
Eat Bulaga! began its transition from ABS-CBN Studio 1 to the Celebrity Sports Plaza on October 1, 1994, as part of its preparation for the switch to a new network. The official move was finalized on January 19, 1995, during a contract signing between TAPE Inc. and GMA Network executives at the Makati Shangri-La, Manila. Subsequently, the show premiered on GMA Network on January 28, 1995, with a special episode titled Eat... Bulaga!: The Moving!.[22][14][24]
Toni Rose Gayda, Allan K., Samantha Lopez, and Francis Magalona joined Eat Bulaga! as co-hosts, expanding the show's roster. Gayda and Allan K. officially became co-hosts on January 7, 1995, while Lopez and Magalona joined on January 14, 1995. Anjo Yllana became a host on March 28, 1998, further solidifying the program's appeal. By the year 2000, Eat Bulaga! made history as the first noontime variety show in the Philippines to award millions of pesos in prizes through its popular segment Laban o Bawi, which quickly became a favorite among viewers. Wally Bayola joined the show on April 1, 2000, initially serving as an off-screen jester. His role was to entertain the studio audience during commercial breaks and announce introductions for the show's segments.[25]
Francis M. was removed from the show on May 12, 2001, following his arrest for drug possession. Janno Gibbs began serving as his replacement on May 19, 2001. Paolo Ballesteros joined the show as co-host for the U-Bet segment on August 4, 2001, a university student pageant hosted in remote locations with Derek Ramsay and Phoemela Baranda visiting campuses nationwide. Magalona returned to the show on February 16, 2002, following his acquittal and rehabilitation. Ratings increased due to the popularity of the SexBomb Dancers and Sige!!! Ano...Kaya Mo?!? Sakmo! segment. Jose Manalo became a regular co-host on October 19, 2003, after serving as a production assistant in 1994 and as a floor director in 1999.
Eat Bulaga! celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special episode aired from Expo Pilipino on November 19, 2004. This celebration, titled Eat Bulaga! Silver Special, was broadcast on November 27 and 29, 2004.[26] The program received the Best Entertainment (One-Off/Annual) Special award at the Asian Television Awards in Singapore on December 1, 2005.[27][28] Pauleen Luna officially joined the show as a co-host on December 14, 2005. SexBomb Girls left the show due to a dispute with the producers and were replaced by the EB Babes on January 7, 2006.[29] They returned to the show on March 3, 2007, but departed again on January 29, 2011. EB Babes continued as regular performers until February 23, 2019, when they left due to contract expiration and other business decisions.[30][31][32] In September 2007, de Leon began an on-screen feud with Willie Revillame, leading to the Hello Pappy scandal, which became a significant controversy.[33][34]
On March 6, 2009, Vic Sotto announced the death of Francis Magalona, who succumbed to leukemia, during the program. A tribute episode for Magalona, who also coined the term "Dabarkads", was held the following day.[35] The show aired a 30th anniversary special, titled Tatlong Dekads ng Dabarkads, aired on October 17, 2009. Ryan Agoncillo joined the show on October 24, 2009.[36][37] Ryzza Mae Dizon joined the show on July 9, 2012, after winning the talent search Little Miss Philippines on June 21, 2012.[38] The Lenten drama specials returned on April 14, 2014, after a seven-year hiatus. The last Lenten drama special before the hiatus aired on April 6, 2007.[39] The first Dabarkads Awards ceremony was held on October 18, 2014, at the Broadway Centrum in Quezon City.
Alden Richards began his involvement with Eat Bulaga! on April 18, 2015, as a co-host for various segments, while Maine Mendoza first appeared on July 4, 2015, as Yaya Dub, a character introduced in the Problem Solving sub-segment of the Juan for All, All for Juan segment. In this role, Mendoza portrayed a comedic character interacting with the show's hosts and participants, which included solving fictional problems or misunderstandings in a humorous way. Her character quickly gained popularity due to her engaging Dubsmash videos and natural comedic timing.
The AlDub love team officially began on July 16, 2015, during a split-screen interaction in the Juan for All, All for Juan segment, which led to the creation of the popular Kalyeserye series. This event achieved 41 million tweets, becoming the most used hashtag within 24 hours on Twitter.[40][41] The show's ratings surged, reaching a peak of 39.1% in Mega Manila and 33.6% nationwide from August to September 2015. It also became a daily trending topic on Twitter worldwide, with the hashtag #AlDubEBTamangPanahon trending notably on October 24, 2015, when the show held a benefit concert titled Tamang Panahon at the Philippine Arena.[42][43][44] Kalyeserye concluded on December 17, 2016, after a total of 400 episodes.[45][46]
On December 8, 2018, the show moved its live studio location to APT Studios in Cainta, Rizal.[47][48] In March 2020, the admission of a live audience in the studio and production were suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[49][50] The show resumed its programming on June 8, 2020.[51] Anjo Yllana was permanently laid off from the show on August 22, 2021. Ruby Rodriguez followed, leaving the show on May 15, 2021.[52][53] Maja Salvador started her participation in Eat Bulaga! on October 2, 2021, with her own segment, DC 2021: Maja on Stage, followed by Miles Ocampo, who was introduced to the show on March 5, 2022. Both Salvador and Ocampo starred in the musical-comedy segment Ang Alamat ng Batang Hamog, alongside Maine and Ryzza Mae.[54][55] In February 2023, Carren Eistrup joined the show after winning the reality competition segment Bida Next.[56] Salvador left the show on April 14, 2023, to focus on other projects and career opportunities. Following her departure, Ocampo also exited on May 20, 2023, due to health concerns. Both exits marked the end of their participation in the show.
TVJ - Jalosjos-led TAPE Inc. conflict (2023–2024)
Tuviera resigned as Chief Executive Officer of TAPE Inc. on March 6, 2023. He was succeeded by Romeo Jalosjos Jr., who officially took over the role on March 7, 2023. Following this transition, Soraya Jalosjos was appointed Vice President of Administration, and Bullet Jalosjos became the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO).[57][58] Under Jalosjos' leadership, the company sought to rebrand Eat Bulaga!, resulting in the replacement of longtime mainstay hosts and top-rated segments, and salary reduction of the entire production team.[59][60]
TAPE Inc. suspended production of Eat Bulaga! from May 31 to June 3, 2023, following the announcement of original hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon that they were severing ties with the company under Jalosjos.[61][62] Fellow hosts of the show—Paolo Ballesteros, Carren Eistrup, Jose Manalo, Maine Mendoza, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Wally Bayola, Ryan Agoncillo and Allan K.—and production members also filed their resignation in the days after their announcement.[63][64]
E.A.T. and TAPE's Eat Bulaga!
The Jalosjos management of TAPE Inc. continued to use Eat Bulaga! as the title of their noontime show on GMA Network from June 5, 2023, to January 5, 2024 with new hosts and segments, pending the decision of the IPOPHL regarding the petition from the Sotto brothers, and De Leon to cancel TAPE's "Eat Bulaga" trademark. During this period, the show was hosted by Alexa Miro, Arra San Agustin, Betong Sumaya, Buboy Villar, Cassy Legaspi, Chariz Solomon, Dasuri Choi, Glaiza de Castro, Isko Moreno, Kimpoy Feliciano, Kokoy de Santos, Mavy Legaspi, Michael Sager, Paolo Contis, Winwyn Marquez, and Yasser Marta, with the participation of the Music Hero Band and the BPop Idols.[65]
On June 7, 2023, TVJ and other Eat Bulaga! co-hosts Allan K., Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Ryan Agoncillo, Maine Mendoza, Ryzza Mae Dizon, and Carren Eistrup announced their transfer to TV5 through the newly-formed TVJ Productions, a joint venture with TV5's parent MediaQuest Holdings, announcing a new noontime show that would replace It's Showtime in its timeslot, which had been airing since 2022.[66][67][68] On July 1, 2023, their new noontime show, formally titled E.A.T. (stylized as EAT...), officially premiered on the network, amid the ongoing legal case over ownership rights of the Eat Bulaga! trademark against the Jalosjos-led TAPE.[8][66][69] Miles Ocampo returned to the show on July 8, 2023, after leaving due to health issues, while Atasha Muhlach made her debut on September 23, 2023, as a new addition to the cast. In October 2023, the show introduced the TVJ Singing Queens, featuring members Anne Ferrer, Eunice Janine, Samantha Rascal, Khayzy Bueno, and Jean Drilon.[70][71][72]
On July 29, 2023, both E.A.T. and Eat Bulaga! have celebrated their 44th anniversary with their own special episodes. In E.A.T., it aired 143–44: National Dabarkads Day, reflecting the past 44 years of the original Eat Bulaga!; while on the TAPE iteration of Eat Bulaga!, it launched their new theme song titled Tahanang Pinakamasaya, Eat Bulaga!.[73][74]
Eat Bulaga! trademark battle: TVJ emerges victorious
The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) had cancelled TAPE Inc.'s registration of the “Eat Bulaga” and “EB” trademarks No. 4-2011-005951 and No. 4-2011-005950, respectively. IPOPHL confirms that the petitions for cancellation were granted on December 4, 2023, and credited TVJ as the rightful owner of Eat Bulaga!. Meanwhile, the decisions were received by the parties on December 5, 2023.[75][76]
On January 5, 2024, the Marikina Regional Trial Court found Television and Production Exponents, (TAPE) Inc. liable for unfair competition and copyright infringement and issued an order “permanently enjoining” it and GMA Network from using the trademarks “Eat Bulaga” and “EB,” as well as its logos and jingle, in their shows. The court also barred them from airing any recorded “Eat Bulaga” show prior to May 31, 2023, and directed the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines to cancel TAPE's registration of “Eat Bulaga,” “EB,” and their logos. Moreover, it ordered TAPE to pay hosts TVJ and their co-defendant Jeny Ferre ₱2 million in temperate damages, as well as ₱500,000 in exemplary damages and ₱500,000 in attorney's fees.[77][78][79]
Following the court's decision, TAPE Inc. immediately withdrew the use of Eat Bulaga!, and rebranded its show to Tahanang Pinakamasaya on January 6, 2024.[80] Due to poor viewership and increasing debt, Tahanang Pinakamasaya was cancelled on March 2, 2024, ending TAPE's 29-year run of noontime programs on GMA Network.[81][82]
TV5 and RPTV (since 2024)
Concurrently, E.A.T. was rebranded as Eat Bulaga!,[8][83] and also began to simulcast its Saturday episodes on CNN Philippines as part of an agreement with Nine Media Corporation, marking a partial return of the program to its original home, RPN.[84] Following the shutdown of CNN Philippines on January 31, 2024,[85] the broadcast of the show was carried over to the replacement channel RPTV and was extended to weekdays starting on February 1, 2024.[86]
Hosts
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- Tito Sotto (since 1979)[66]
- Vic Sotto (since 1979)[66]
- Joey de Leon (since 1979)[66]
- Jose Manalo (since 1994)[66]
- Allan K. (since 1995)[66]
- Wally Bayola (since 2000)[66]
- Paolo Ballesteros (since 2001)[66]
- Pauleen Luna (since 2005)[66]
- Ryan Agoncillo (since 2009)[66]
- Ryzza Mae Dizon (since 2012)[66]
- Maine Mendoza (since 2015)[66]
- Miles Ocampo (since 2022)[55]
- Carren Eistrup (since 2023)[66]
- Atasha Muhlach (since 2023)[87]
- TVJ Singing Queens (since 2023)[citation needed]
- Queen Amber Torres (since 2024)[citation needed]
Former cast
- Aicelle Santos (2016–2017)
- Aiko Melendez (1989–1995)
- Ai-Ai delas Alas (1995–2000)
- Alden Richards (2015–2023)[88][89]
- Alexa Miro (2023–2024)
- Alfie Lorenzo[90]
- Ali Sotto (1993–1994)
- Alicia Mayer (2004–2006)[91]
- Amy Perez (1988–1995)
- Anjo Yllana (1998–2020)[92]
- Ariana Barouk (2008)
- Arra San Agustin (2023–2024)
- BJ Forbes (2005–2008)
- Baste Granfon (2015–2021)
- Betong Sumaya (2023–2024)
- Bianca Umali (2022–2023)[93]
- Buboy Villar (2023–2024)
- Carmina Villaroel (1989–1998)
- Cassy Legaspi (2023–2024)
- Ces Quesada (1989)
- Charo Santos-Concio (1986–1987)
- Chariz Solomon (2023–2024)
- Chia Hollmann (2010–2011)
- Chiqui Hollmann (1979–1982)
- Christine Jacob (1991–1998)[91]
- Ciara Sotto (2005–2007)[91]
- Cindy Kurleto (2005–2007)[91]
- Coney Reyes (1982–1991)[91]
- Daiana Menezes (2007–2012)[91]
- Dasuri Choi (최다슬) (2014–2016; 2020–2021; 2023–2024)
- Dawn Zulueta[15]
- Dencio Padilla (1983)
- Derek Ramsay (2001–2004)
- Diana Zubiri (2003–2005)[91]
- Dingdong Avanzado (1987–1988)
- Dingdong Dantes
- Donita Rose (1996–1997; 2002–2003)
- Donna Cruz (1995–1998)
- Edgar Allan Guzman (2006–2007)
- Eric Quizon (1992–1993; 1996–1998)
- Francis Magalona (1995–2009)
- Gladys Guevarra (1999–2007)[91]
- Glaiza de Castro (2023–2024)
- Gretchen Barretto (1993)
- Helen Gamboa (1985–1986)
- Helen Vela (1982–1991)
- Herbert Bautista (1989–1992)
- Ice Seguerra (1987–1997; 2023)
- Isabelle Daza (2011–2014)[92]
- Isko Moreno (2023–2024)
- Iza Calzado (2005; 2011–2012)
- Janice de Belen (early 1990s)
- Janno Gibbs (2001–2007)[94]
- Jaya (1997–1999)
- Jenny Syquia (1997)
- Jericho Rosales (1996–1997)
- Jimmy Santos (1983–2022)
- Joey Albert
- Jomari Yllana (2000)
- John Prats[90]
- Joyce Jimenez (1997)
- Joyce Pring (2014, Trip na Trip)
- Julia Clarete (2005–2016)[91]
- K Brosas (2001–2003)
- Keempee de Leon (2004–2016)
- Kitty Girls (2009)
- Kokoy de Santos (2023–2024)
- Kris Aquino (1988–1989)
- Lady Lee (1990–1997)
- Lana Jalosjos (2004–2006)
- Lance Serrano (2013)
- Lani Mercado (1989–1990)
- Larry Silva (1994)[95][96][97][98]
- Lindsay Custodio (1998)
- Lougee Basabas (2007–2009)
- Luane Dy (2017–2019)[99]
- Maja Salvador (2021–2023)[100][101]
- Manilyn Reynes (1985–1990)
- Marian Rivera (2014–2015)
- Maricel Soriano (1985–1987; 1995–1996)
- Maureen Wroblewitz (2018–2019)[91]
- Mavy Legaspi (2023–2024)
- Michael Sager (2023–2024)
- Michael V. (2003–2016)
- Michelle van Eimeren (1994)
- Mickey Ferriols (1998–2000)
- Mitoy Yonting (1997; 2006–2009)
- Niño Muhlach (early 1990s)
- Nova Villa (1989–1995)
- Ogie Alcasid (1988–1989)
- Onemig Bondoc (1996–1997)
- Paolo Contis (2023–2024)
- Patricia Fernandez (2010, official photographer, Bulagaan)
- Patricia Tumulak (2015–2017)[91]
- Pepe Pimentel (1980s)[102]
- Phoemela Baranda (2001–2002)
- Pia Guanio (2003–2021)
- Pops Fernandez (1987–1988)
- Randy Santiago (1995)
- Raqi Terra (2018–2019)[103]
- Richard Hwan (2014–2015)
- Richie D'Horsie (1979–1985; 1994; 2009, Bababoom)
- Rio Diaz (1990–1996)
- Rosanna Roces (1998)
- Ruby Rodriguez (1991–2021)[52]
- Ruffa Gutierrez (1995–1998)
- Ruru Madrid (2022–2023)[93]
- Sam Y.G. (2009–2016)
- Sarah Lahbati (2018)
- SexBomb Girls (1999–2011)
- Sharon Cuneta (1983–1984)
- Sherilyn Reyes-Tan (2000–2001)
- Sheryl Cruz (1985–1989)
- Shine Kuk (국선영) (2014–2015)
- Solenn Heussaff (2012)
- Sugar Mercado (2001–2002; 2004–2007)[91]
- Sunshine Cruz (1995–1996)
- Taki Saito (2016–2017)[91]
- Tanya Garcia (2005)
- Tetchie Agbayani (1980s)
- That's My Bae (2015–2019)
- Toni Gonzaga (2002–2005)[92]
- Toni Rose Gayda (1996–2014)[91]
- Tugue Zombie (2023)
- Universal Motion Dancers (1990s)
- Val Sotto (1994)
- Valerie Weigmann (2013–2014)
- Vina Morales[90]
- Winwyn Marquez (2023–2024)
- Yasser Marta (2023–2024)
- Yoyong Martirez (1994)
- Zoren Legaspi (1989–1995)[90]
Segments
Current segments
Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid!
Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid! is a public service segment primarily hosted by Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros (collectively known as the "JoWaPao") while Ryan Agoncillo, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Maine Mendoza and Miles Ocampo served as substitute hosts. The segment's concept is derived from the show's popular segment and predecessor, Juan for All, All for Juan, where hosts provide assistance and prizes to locals.[104] The signature segment portrays Jose Manalo as the “Mayor ng Buong Bansa” (transl. Mayor of the whole country) for life. His perpetual “term” bestows laughter and prizes in his daily visits of constituents, co-barangays, and the Dabarkads.[105]
Gimme 5: Laro ng mga Henyo
Gimme 5: Laro ng mga Henyo is a game segment that challenges the knowledge and logical thinking of each pair of contestants, who are tested under time pressure. The segment has a combined concept from the American game show Family Feud and the show's popular segment and predecessor, Pinoy Henyo. The segment has introduced characters made using artificial intelligence, deepfake technology, and text-to-speech software who serve as hosts and remind the contestants about each round's mechanics.[106]
Peraphy
Peraphy (stylized as PERAPhY) is a game portion that challenges the studio player's thinking strategy. It involves oversized playing cards faced with fruits that consists of 13 cards per fruit (banana, mango, pineapple, and watermelon) numbered 1–13. The goal is to complete a row of cards by correctly guessing whether the next one is Higher (Pataas) or Lower (Pababa) in value, with the initial prize potentially being doubled or cut in half in the final round. It also features the TVJ Singing Queens (Eunice Janine, Anne Ferrer, Jean Drilon, Samantha Rascal, and Khayzy Bueno), who handles the playing cards. The segment shares similarities with the show's original segment, Hi-Lo Todo Panalo, as well as the ABS-CBN game shows I Can See Your Voice (which also aired on TV5; basing the final choice on musical clues) and Kapamilya, Deal or No Deal, and is based on the American television game show, Card Sharks.[107]
Barangay Bulagaan
Barangay Bulagaan (also referred to as simply Bulagaan and previously Bulagaan University) is the show's long-running and iconic segment, which features the hosts delivering knock-knock jokes and pick-up lines paired with their song of choice. Originally held in a classroom setting, it is now taking place in an eatery owned by Ryzza Mae Dizon's character, Miss Tapsi.[citation needed]
Dear Eat Bulaga
Dear Eat Bulaga is a public service segment based on the show's original segment, Send in Your Dreams and draws inspiration from the British television series This is Your Life that aims to help individuals in achieving their aspirations by addressing their wishes.[citation needed]
Eat Bulaga Olympics
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Eat Bulaga Olympics is a game segment that challenges Eat Bulaga! hosts to complete a series of physical challenges to test their strength and agility. The segment's concept is derived from the show's original segment and predecessor, Bulagaan Olympics. The segment only airs during Saturdays, debuting on July 13, 2024.
During weekdays, it had a spin-off called Eat Bulaga Olympics: Barangay Edition, which featured ordinary contestants within the red and yellow teams who would compete in order to win ₱10,000. The winning team would win the said amount, while the losing team would get to take ₱5,000 as a consolation prize. The spin-off segment concluded on September 10, 2024, and was replaced by "Bawal! Judgmental Ka Ba?".
Bawal! Judgmental Ka Ba?
Bawal! Judgmental Ka Ba? is a game that challenges players to identify personalities and descriptions based on distinctive traits, past experiences, and emotional revelations. It premiered on September 11, 2024, and is inspired by the games Bawal Judgmental! and Babala! 'Wag Kayong Ganuuun.... The game focuses on avoiding judgmental assumptions while engaging with diverse characters and stories.
Concluded segments
Mr. Cutie: Boys Got Talent (2023–2024)
A talent search for handsome, confident, and talented young men based on the show's original segment Mr. Pogi, premiered on October 4, 2023, which aims to discover the next heartthrob sensation. On January 20, 2024, Lance Aceron was declared the grand winner.[108]
Babala! 'Wag Kayong Ganuuun... (2023–2024)
Babala! 'Wag Kayong Ganuuun... was a segment in which a pair of contestants would carefully evaluate and determine their correct choice among a group of people with unique characteristics, past experiences and extraordinary achievements. The segment raised awareness and fostered empathy, drawing inspiration from the show's popular segment and predecessor, Bawal Judgmental. The segment, which began on July 3, 2023, and ended on October 19, 2023. It was brought back by TVJ on March 25 to 27, 2024, during the show's Lenten Special, and again on July 26 and 29, 2024, for the show's 45th anniversary.[citation needed]
That's My Boyfriend (2024)
That's My Boyfriend is a talent search for talented and confident men with supportive partners. The show concluded on April 10, 2024 due to backlash.[citation needed]
Rewind: The Comeback Stage (2024)
Rewind: The Comeback Stage, is a dance contest segment that features dance hits throughout the decades, based on the show's several dance contests throughout the years merging into one segment. The Street Boys won the contest and received ₱200,000 as a prize.[citation needed]
EB Centerstage
EB Centerstage, a 1980s original segment allowing local singers to showcase their musical talents, was revived in 2024 for solo, duo, bands, or groups to showcase their song covers or compositions.[citation needed]
Barangay Cinema: Child Star of the Year (2024)
Barangay Cinema: Child Star of the Year is a talent contest segment that features acting and singing skills from the kids from the Barangays. Queen Amber Torres was declared as the Child Star of the Year.[citation needed]
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the show had its highest rating on October 24, 2015, with a 50.8% rating during the Tamang Panahon special.[109]
Controversies
- In January 2006, hosts Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon publicly apologized for "uttering vulgar words" and "cracking lewd jokes" during the Bulagaan segment of the show. He jokingly remarked that Francis Magalona will impregnate Julia Clarete and also told Paulene Luna that she will get pregnant. The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) reprimanded de Leon in a memo. Also included in the memo was Jose Manalo who jokingly branded people from Quiapo as snatchers during the show's Mr. Pogi segment.[110]
- On February 3, 2007, during a dance showdown between the show's two resident dance groups, the SexBomb Girls and EB Babes, Mhyca Bautista of the SexBomb Girls allegedly scratched EB Babe Kim. This resulted in a rivalry between the two dance groups.[111]
- On September 2, 2013, a video of host Wally Bayola was posted online where he appeared to be having an affair with an EB Babe dancer. It led to Bayola's immediate suspension from the show for five months. He returned to the show on February 8, 2014.[112]
- On September 5, 2013, the MTRCB called the show's producers for a mandatory conference over "insensitive and unfriendly" scenes involving hosts Vic Sotto and Ryzza Mae Dizon.[113]
- On July 9, 2016, MTRCB summoned the show's personnel after the remarks of host Tito Sotto's during the Juan for All, All for Juan segment, where a contestant shared her past sexual abuse, leading to accusations of Sotto promoting rape culture and victim shaming.[114]
- In October 2017, host Joey De Leon apologized after his statement in the show, about depression as a "made-up illness". He said his family explained the seriousness of his statements on the mental illness that has claimed thousands of lives.[115]
- On March 30, 2019, during the show's Boom! segment, a split-second same-sex kiss occurred between a gay couple after the audience and guest contestant Boobsie Wonderland shouted for them to kiss after a romantic moment between the couple. Some criticized the MTRCB for not doing immediate actions. Patrick Driz, the person who kissed his boyfriend on live television, later apologized for the incident.[116]
- On May 31, 2023, the show's original hosts—Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon—announced their resignation from TAPE Inc. after they were barred from airing the show live. It was followed by the resignation of the show's other hosts and production members.[117] In August 2023, it led to an investigation by the MTRCB to ensure compliance on broadcasting regulations.[118]
- On June 2, 2023, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon filed a petition for the cancellation of TAPE Inc.'s trademark renewal for the title "Eat Bulaga!". On December 5, 2023, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines' Bureau of Legal Affairs cancelled the trademark renewal and credited the Sotto brothers and de Leon as the owner of the title "Eat Bulaga!".[119]
- On June 30, 2023, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon filed a copyright infringement and unfair competition case against TAPE Inc. and GMA Network for "unauthorized airing" of the show and "misuse" of the title Eat Bulaga!.[3] On January 6, 2024, the Regional Trial Court branch 273 of Marikina ordered TAPE Inc. and GMA Network to cease the usage of the trademarks such as "EB", "Eat Bulaga" and the Eat Bulaga! theme song, in its programming, as the petition of the Sotto brothers and de Leon on its copyright case was granted.[77]
- On August 10, 2023, during a sketch comedy in Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid! segment, Wally Bayola accidentally uttered off-screen the Tagalog profanity "putang ina!", while the conversation with Jose Manalo, causing a stir among the audience.[120][121] Bayola apologized for the incident a day after and admitted that he made a mistake.[122] On the same day, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued a notice to the production group for a hearing on August 14, 2023, regarding Bayola's profanity utterance.[121]
- On September 9, 2023, TAPE Inc. gained access to the original YouTube channel of the show, while Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon planned to file legal action against TAPE Inc. for its "forced" acquisition of the YouTube account, an action deemed to constitute as a cybercrime.[123]
- On September 23, 2023, Joey de Leon joked about the noose as a common neck accessory during Gimme 5: Laro ng mga Henyo which caused controversy as it was widely interpreted as a reference to suicide by hanging and was deemed callous and insensitive by both viewers and mental health advocates.[126][127][128] Creative director Jeny Ferre apologized to the MTRCB for de Leon's brief verbal incident, acknowledging that it insinuated suicide and expressed regret for those who were hurt.[129][130]
Spin-offs
Eat Na Ta!
Eat Na Ta! is a half-hour variety show broadcast by GMA Cebu, served as a pre-programming to Eat Bulaga!. The show was hosted by local personalities, among them was the broadcast journalist and Balitang Bisdak anchor, Bobby Nalzaro.
The show was originally aired on Super Radyo DYSS 999 kHz as a daily game show before it evolved into a TV variety show.
International versions
Eat Bulaga! Indonesia and The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia
Eat Bulaga! Indonesia premiered on July 16, 2012, on SCTV Network. [5] The show features relevant and popular segments from the Philippine counterpart. The show ended on April 3, 2014.
After 7 months, The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia premiered on ANTV on November 17, 2014, as a morning variety show.[131] Retaining some of the hosts on the first incarnation with new set of hosts. The show features segments from the Philippine counterpart with new names. The second incarnation ended on August 8, 2016.
The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia premiered again on January 30, 2023, with new set of hosts and the return of Leo Consul who had hosted the first incarnation. The show ended again on February 17, 2023, after only 18 days of airtime.
Eat Bulaga! Myanmar
Eat Bulaga! Myanmar was announced on July 30, 2019, as second international franchise, marking Eat Bulaga!'s 40th anniversary. Production was delayed due to internal armed conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic, but two years later, some replays of Eat Bulaga! in the Philippines premiered on Mizzima TV on May 31, 2021.[132]
Notes
- The show also aired on CNN Philippines (January 6–27, 2024), and on RPTV since February 1, 2024.
- Announced on July 30, 2019, amid the celebration of show's fortieth anniversary. Prior to the supposed production of the show, subtitled episodes aired as early as January 2021. Due to the internal armed conflict in Myanmar, including the 2021 military coup, as well as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the production of the show was delayed until two years later. The show debuted on May 31, 2021, on Mizzima TV.[6]
References
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