Buboy Villar, proud na pinost ang pic nila ni Paolo Contis at Betong Sumaya habang nagho-host ng “Eat Bulaga”

- Buboy Villar proudly shared on social media a photo showing him with Paolo Contis and Betong Sumaya

- The pic, which was later reposted by News5, appeared to show the three are on the set of the popular noontime show, “Eat Bulaga”

- On June 5, Monday, “Eat Bulaga,” or “EB,” aired live again with a new set of hosts, which include Buboy, Betong, and Paolo

- It can be recalled that the three longtime hosts of “EB,” Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon, otherwise known as TVJ, suddenly announced they are parting ways with TAPE, Inc., the producer of the show

Buboy Villar proudly shared on social media a picture showing him with actor Paolo Contis and Betong Sumaya.

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The photo, which was later reposted by News5, seemed to show the three are on the live set of the popular noontime show, “Eat Bulaga.”

Yesterday, June 5 and a Monday, TAPE, Inc, the producer of “Eat Bulaga,” also known as “EB,” made good on their promise that the popular show will resume airing on GMA7.

“EB” aired, albeit, with a new set of hosts, which include Buboy, Betong, and Paolo. Other hosts include Alexa Miro, and Legaspi twins, Cassy and Mavy.

It can be recalled that the three longtime hosts of the longest-running noontime show on the planet, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon, otherwise known as TVJ, in a sudden turn of events announced their departure from TAPE.

Since early this year, the production firm and the comic trio have been rumored to be at loggerheads as regards various issues regarding “EB.”

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The quarrel culminated on May 31 when TVJ, in the middle of “EB’s” social media stream, suddenly announced that they are parting ways with TAPE.

Their co-hosts and many of the show’s production staff and personnel also followed suit.

"Eat Bulaga" is the longest-running noontime variety program on Philippine television. The show premiered on July 30, 1979. Its pioneer hosts include showbiz icons Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and Tito Sotto.

Recently, Paolo Contis, Betong Sumaya and Buboy Villar were seen doing their role as the new hosts of "Eat Bulaga." After the show went live on air on Monday, GMA's Aubrey Carampel was able to interview the three hosts. According to her report on "24 Oras," Paolo said they were honored to be chosen as the new hosts, but he underscored that they could never replace Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon or TVJ. Paolo also expressed his hope that people would "give us a chance."

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Behind-the-scenes videos ng live episode ng ‘Eat Bulaga’ na bago ang hosts, ibinahagi ni Bullet Jalosjos ng TAPE

In a separate post, Sparkle GMA Artist Center uploaded some photos of Eat Bulaga’s new hosts. The lineup of hosts includes the agency’s talents, Paolo Contis, Betong Sumaya, Buboy Villar, Cassy and Mavy Legaspi. The said photos posted on the talent agency’s social media pages were taken at APT Studios. Kokoy De Santos and local girl group XOXO, who performed during the show’s live episode on Monday, were also seen in the pictures.

Source: KAMI.com.gh