TVJ at Dabarkads, emosyonal sa unang episode ng noontime show nila sa TV5

- Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon and the "Legit Dabarkads" have finally kicked off their noontime show on TV5 on Saturday

- During the pilot episode, the iconic trio could not help but cry as they entered their "new home"

- Pauleen Luna, Kristine Hermosa and other personalities related to the hosts likewise became emotional

- The hosts, who have yet to reveal the title of their program, also sang Eat Bulaga's theme song, changing part of its lyrics to "buong bansa... EAT"

Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon and the Legit Dabarkads' much-awaited noontime show on TV5 has finally started.

The iconic trio went emotional as they entered their "new home" during the show's first episode.

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While TVJ was singing "Ikaw Ang Aking Mahal" by VST & Company, Pauleen Luna, Kristine Hermosa and other personalities related to the hosts were seen crying.

The hosts, who have yet to reveal the title of their show, likewise sang the theme song of "Eat Bulaga" composed by Vic.

However, instead of singing the original line "buong bansa, Eat Bulaga," they changed the lyrics to "buong bansa... EAT."

Watch the video below:

"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. Tape Inc.'s "Eat Bulaga" recently went back live on air on GMA with its new lineup of hosts, including Paolo Contis, Buboy Villar and Betong Sumaya.

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Misa at blessing sa “new home” ng TVJ & Legit Dabarkads, idinaos

The portraits of the previous "Eat Bulaga" hosts, also referred to as the "Legit Dabarkads," graced the walls of TV5 Media Center's hallway. TV5 took to its social media pages and shared a video of the portraits. Aside from the show's pioneer hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon's images, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Maine Mendoza, Allan K, Ryan Agoncillo, Carren Eistrup and Ryzza Mae Dizon's portraits were also spotted.

Days ago, a mass and blessing of their “new home” were held. TVJ’s online pages then shared several photos giving glimpses of the special event and the studio of the program. Aside from the iconic trio, Pauleen Luna, Tali Sotto, Maine Mendoza, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Allan K, Ryzza Mae Dizon, and Carren Eistrup also attended the mass.

Source: KAMI.com.gh