Vice Ganda, may diretsahang patutsada kay Bong Suntay sa gitna ng kontrobersiya

• Vice Ganda throws shade at Bong Suntay on "It’s Showtime,"
• Controversy erupts over remark involving Anne Curtis, ABS-CBN News reported
• Netizens call the statement disrespectful and inappropriate
• Anne Curtis has yet to directly address the issue

Vice Ganda appeared to take a swipe at Bong Suntay during the March 6 episode of It’s Showtime, days after the congressman drew backlash online for a controversial remark involving actress-host Anne Curtis.

The moment happened while the hosts were interacting with a contestant in the “Laro Laro Pick” segment of the Kapamilya noontime program. As the conversation continued, Vice joked that his irritation had shifted to the contestant.

"Pinag-iinit mo 'yung ulo ko. Napunta sa iyo 'yung buwisit ko kay Bong Suntay," Vice said.

The comedian-host then followed up with another remark directed at the situation.

"Huwag mo na ipakita baka ma-imagine ka pa niya," the Unkabogable Star added.

The remarks came shortly after Suntay became a trending topic on social media because of a se*xually suggestive comment he allegedly made about Curtis. The statement quickly sparked criticism online, with many netizens describing it as inappropriate and disrespectful.

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Curtis, who is one of the main hosts of It’s Showtime, received public support from several personalities in the entertainment industry. Among those who spoke up was her sister, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, who defended the actress following the controversy.

Curtis’ management team also released a statement condemning the lawmaker’s remark and calling attention to the importance of respect toward women.

As of writing, Curtis has not issued a direct public statement regarding the matter. However, observant fans noted that the actress liked a social media post from Preview Magazine that criticized the congressman’s comment.

Vice’s on-air remarks quickly caught the attention of viewers, adding to the ongoing conversation surrounding the controversy.

Vice Ganda is one of the most recognizable personalities in Philippine entertainment. He gained widespread popularity through the noontime program It's Showtime and his box-office films shown during the Metro Manila Film Festival. The performer is in a relationship with Ion Perez, and the couple marked their commitment through a ceremony in Las Vegas on Oct. 19, 2021. Beyond his career in comedy and hosting, Vice Ganda is widely recognized for promoting LGBTQ+ visibility and for shaping modern Filipino pop culture.

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In a previous report, controversy recently surrounded Bong Suntay after comments he made about Anne Curtis during a House justice committee session drew backlash. According to Philippine Daily Inquirer, several lawmakers requested that the remarks be removed from the official transcript, arguing they were inappropriate. Suntay, however, maintained that his words carried no se*xual or immoral intent. The issue surfaced while the committee was reviewing impeachment complaints filed against Sara Duterte.

Meanwhile, Jasmine Curtis-Smith responded strongly to statements made by Ferdinand Topacio during a broadcast on DWIZ. The lawyer criticized several celebrities for posting bi*kini photos on social media, claiming such content could attract negative attention. Curtis shared the interview clip on her Instagram Stories and paired it with a sharp message expressing her disapproval. Online users quickly reacted as well, with many condemning the remarks as disrespectful and inappropriate.

Source: KAMI.com.gh