Robi Domingo, may 'story time' sa regalo ni Melai Cantiveros kay Baby Emmanuel

• TV host Robi Domingo shared an amusing backstage conversation between him and close friend Melai Cantiveros regarding a gift for his firstborn son
• Melai recently handed Robi a paper bag containing an adorable Australia koala-printed baby shirt right after filming spiels for 'ASAP XP Australia'
• The two then shared a hilarious banter over the pronunciation and spelling of Baby Emmanuel
• Beyond the souvenir shirt, Robi playfully thanked Melai in his now-viral post on his Instagram

Melai Cantiveros never fails to bring humor and genuine warmth wherever she goes, and her sweet gesture for Robi Domingo's newborn son was no exception.

Taking to his verified Instagram page, @iamrobidomingo, the first-time celebrity dad uploaded a photo of his baby wearing a cute white shirt decorated with cartoon koalas and the words "Australia."

Set playfully to the song "Boots The Monkey" from Dora The Explorer, Robi detailed their amusing behind-the-scenes conversation after finishing their host duties abroad.

Read also

Bianca Umali, itinuring ni Ruru Madrid na kanyang ‘greatest blessing’

"Story time! After filming the spiels for ASAP XP Australia, Ate Me gave me a paper bag containing this shirt," Robi shared.

Robi recalled the exact funny exchange that went down when Melai handed over the pasalubong for his little bundle of joy.

Melai: "Para kay baby I-mmanuel"

Robi: "Ate Me, letter E. Emmanuel."

Melai: "Ano ba sabi ko? Gusto mo ba o hindi?"

Robi: "Okay na yan. Immanuel nga siya."

Giving up easily in the face of Melai's signature witty comeback, Robi jokingly agreed with his long-time co-host's version of his baby boy's name.

Humor aside, Robi made sure to express his sincere appreciation to Melai and her husband, Jason Francisco, for their thoughtfulness and continuous support as he steps into parenthood.

"Thank you @mrandmrsfrancisco at sa pinadala mo na cash sa bahay ❤️," Robi added with a heart emoji.

Fans and netizens were delighted by the candid story, once again enjoying the natural chemistry, humor, and strong bond shared between the two beloved hosts.

Robi Domingo is a Filipino VJ, actor, dancer, and television host. He first gained fame as a housemate on Pinoy Big Brother, where he finished as the first runner-up of the reality competition series. The Kapamilya star was previously in a relationship with fellow celebrity Gretchen Ho before starting a relationship with Maiqui Pineda. The couple tied the knot in a heartfelt ceremony at the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Isidro Labrador in Pulilan, Bulacan, on January 6, 2024, surrounded by family and close friends.

Read also

Cherry Pie Picache, inaming napapagod nang mag-isa sa buhay; ready na ulit ma-inlove

As previously reported by KAMI, Robi Domingo explicitly expressed his loyalty to ABS-CBN in a heartfelt Instagram post. He reposted the network’s official statement addressing recent "PR attacks" and a reported family dispute Robi described the company as a family that belongs to "Filipinos all over the world." The star praised the "Kapamilya spirit" for showing resilience and humility despite various challenges.

Meanwhile, Robi Domingo has shared an emotional farewell to 'iWANT ASAP.' He described the show as "family" and a place of growth for him and his co-hosts. In his post, Robi thanked his co-hosts, the staff, and their loyal viewers as well. He also left a heartfelt message for the show, saying: "Maraming salamat."

Source: KAMI.com.gh