Jugs Jugueta, umamin sa tunay na nangyayari sa likod ng samahan sa Showtime
- Jugs Jugueta admitted that occasional misunderstandings happen among the It's Showtime hosts but said their friendship remains genuine
- The original host shared that the noontime show was initially planned to run for only 13 episodes before becoming a long-running hit
- Jugs revealed he has turned down music gigs with Itchyworms to avoid missing It's Showtime tapings
- He said the show's large roster of hosts allows everyone to support one another whenever someone needs to take a break
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Jugs Jugueta admitted that occasional misunderstandings happen among the hosts of It's Showtime, saying that while no relationship is perfect, their friendship has remained genuine throughout the years.
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The musician and television host made the candid remarks during his guest appearance on MJ Felipe's Are You G?, where he also toured viewers around the new home he built in Cavite with his wife, Andie Aguirre.
Having been part of It's Showtime since it debuted in 2009, Jugs reflected on how the program has evolved from what was originally intended to be a short-lived production into the country's top noontime show.
He recalled that the show was only expected to last for 13 episodes before eventually growing into one of Philippine television's longest-running variety programs.
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Apart from his television career, Jugs has also remained active as co-lead vocalist of the band Itchyworms, which is now celebrating its 30th year. Asked how he balances both commitments, he said discipline has always guided his decisions.
"As much as possible, ayaw kong umabsent sa Showtime. ‘Yung gigs, kailangan talaga nandun ako. Pero ‘yung Showtime, pwede naman akong umabsent technically. Pero as much as possible, ayokong uma-absent. Kahit noong grade school pa lang ako ayoko uma-absent."
He revealed that the band has even declined certain performances because of his commitment to the noontime show.
“May mga gigs kaming ‘di nakukuha dahil ayokong uma-absent.”
Jugs also described the demanding routine he follows whenever the band performs outside Metro Manila, often taking separate flights just to ensure he arrives in time for live tapings.
"First flight sila, aalis na. Ako, kukuha ako ng flight after ng Showtime. Hindi lang ‘yun ah. Eh di tu-tugtog kami sa gabi, matatapos kami 12, matutulog ako. First flight uuwi ako kasi mag-Showtime ako."
Despite the hectic schedule, he insisted that he never considers it a sacrifice.
"It’s really not a sacrifice. Kasi I don’t feel like it’s a job for me. Masaya siya eh."
The conversation later shifted to the playful exchanges among the It's Showtime hosts, which often lead viewers to wonder whether anyone gets offended behind the scenes.
Jugs dismissed the idea that the hosts still get upset over their on-air jokes.
"Hindi na. ‘Yung joke time, wala na ‘yun. Wala nang nagkakapikunan."
He compared the cast to a real family, acknowledging that disagreements naturally happen but explaining that they ultimately strengthen their bond.
"Sa totoong buhay, ang mga pamilya, wala namang perfect ‘diba? Siyempre, may mga tampuhan. Pero hindi mo rin mafa-fake ‘yung friendship. Dahil nga sa mga tampuhan, kaya mas nagiging close kayo."
Jugs also said the show's growing lineup of hosts allows everyone to support each other whenever someone needs time off for personal matters or other projects.
"Kaya nga nagdagdag ng maraming tao para may sumalo du’n sa mga taong [wala minsan]. Sa totoo lang, may ginagawa rin sila – all these people are artists, di ‘ba? Kunwari, si Vice, nag-absent siya for one month, kailangan ‘yung iba mag-step up to fit in the gap."
“Kailangan saluhan lang,” he added.
Jugs Jugueta is a prominent Filipino musician and songwriter best known as the co-lead vocalist and founding member of the popular OPM rock band The Itchyworms, famous for hits like "Beer" and "Akin Ka Na Lang." Beyond his music career, he has been a mainstay in Philippine television as one of the original, long-running co-hosts of the hit noontime variety show It's Showtime.
In another report, Jugs Jugueta took to social media to greet his fellow "It's Showtime" host Ryan Bang on his birthday on June 16. The Itchyworms frontman shared a photo of the two of them and wished Ryan continued happiness and good health. Ryan later replied in the comments, thanking Jugs and expressing his affection for his longtime friend. Their heartwarming exchange delighted fans, who admired the genuine friendship they have built through the years as co-hosts.
Meanwhile, Jugs Jugueta gave fans a glimpse of the blessing of their newly completed home in Ayala Westgrove Heights in Silang, Cavite. The musician and TV host shared that the same priest who officiated his wedding 11 years ago also led the blessing of their new house. The celebration coincided with his and wife Andie Aguirre's wedding anniversary, making the occasion even more memorable. Supporters and friends flooded the couple with congratulatory messages as they celebrated another milestone in their family life.
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