Darren Espanto at Brent Manalo, nag-asaran sa ‘It’s Showtime’

Published 6 Sep 2026 at 9:49 PM

by Rose Dabu

3 min read

Darren Espanto traded playful remarks with Brent Manalo during the Miss Q&A segment of It’s Showtime
Brent jokingly linked Darren’s dancing skills to his background on The Voice
The singer answered with a teasing remark about Brent’s time inside the Pinoy Big Brother house
Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis appeared surprised by Darren’s quick comeback as the light exchange continued

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Darren Espanto and Brent Manalo had a playful exchange on It’s Showtime that left Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis surprised by their quick comebacks.

Darren and Brent — Photo: ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube
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The moment happened during the show’s Miss Q&A segment aired on September 4, 2026. GMA Entertainment highlighted the episode as a “real talk” exchange between the two, while ABS-CBN Entertainment described their interaction as playful banter.

It started when Brent teased Darren about his dancing skills.

“Ang galing mong sumayaw, halatang galing sa The Voice,” Brent told him.

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Instead of letting the remark pass, Darren quickly defended his talents. He pointed out that coming from The Voice did not mean singing was the only thing he could do.

Brent then had another comeback. This time, he brought up his experience inside the Pinoy Big Brother house and jokingly said he had been tested by different challenges in life.

That gave Darren the chance to answer him again.

“Parang wala ka namang ganap masyado doon sa bahay,” the singer told Brent.

The unexpected remark surprised those around them, including Vice and Anne. The moment remained light, with Brent taking the playful jab as part of their exchange.

Their back-and-forth became even funnier because both stars used their respective showbiz backgrounds as material for the joke.

Brent used his PBB experience to tease Darren, while the singer turned the conversation around with a quick response about what his co-host had done inside the famous house.

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There was no indication that the two were having a serious disagreement. ABS-CBN Entertainment itself presented the September 4 clip as “biruan lang” while asking whether the two had gotten a little personal during the segment.

GMA Entertainment also featured the exchange in its official It’s Showtime episode highlights, describing Darren and Brent as having a “real talk” moment during Miss Q&A.

With Vice and Anne nearby, the exchange quickly became one of those moments where one joke led to another until someone delivered an unexpectedly sharp punchline.

This time, it was Darren’s comment about Brent’s PBB stint that brought the biggest reaction.

Darren Espanto is a Filipino-Canadian vocalist and media personality who first rose to fame on the reality show "The Next Star." His breakthrough in the Philippines occurred during the inaugural season of "The Voice Kids," where his second-place finish launched a prolific career. Now a dominant force in the industry, he is widely regarded as one of his generation’s most versatile and talented entertainers.

Darren recently gave fans a glimpse of his early birthday celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland ahead of his 25th birthday on May 24. The singer uploaded a video reel capturing key moments from his visit, such as a birthday cake, a themed hat, and interactions with Disney mascot characters. He also experienced several attractions, including a fireworks show. The post drew attention online, with fans flooding the comments with greetings.