MTRCB releases statement on Joey De Leon’s “lubid” joke on E.A.T.

- Joey De Leon replied “Lubid, lubid. Nakakalimutan n’yo” when a contestant on E.A.T. asked about things that are hung around the neck

- Many netizens called on MTRCB to penalize the show for Joey’s joke

- MTRCB has now released a statement regarding the scene

- They will investigate whether Joey violated “Presidential Decree No. 1986 and/or its Implementing Rules and Regulations”

Joey De Leon’s “lubid” joke on the Gimme 5 segment on TV5’s noontime show “E.A.T.” has drawn the ire of netizens. The comedian replied “Lubid, lubid. Nakakalimutan n’yo” when a contestant on the program asked about things that are hung around the neck.

After the scene went viral, many netizens called on MTRCB — currently headed by Lala Sotto, daughter of “E.A.T.” host Tito Sotto — to penalize the show for Joey’s joke. “It’s Showtime,” a rival show of “E.A.T.,” was recently suspended for 12 days due to an allegedly inappropriate icing-eating moment between real-life couple Vice Ganda and Ion Perez.

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In response to the public’s request, MTRCB released a statement regarding the scene, promising to investigate whether Joey violated “Presidential Decree No. 1986 and/or its Implementing Rules and Regulations.”

“MTRCB to review complaints on E.A.T.

“Taking cognizance of the complaints from the viewing public in relation to E.A.T. Gimme 5 segment aired last 23 September 2023, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) shall determine if the same are valid and presumably violative of Presidential Decree No. 1986 and/or its Implementing Rules and Regulations,“ MTRCB posted.

Joey de Leon is an iconic actor, comedian, and television host in the Philippines. He is a member of the comedy trio Tito, Vic and Joey and has made several comedy movies and TV shows. Joey is also best known for being a pioneer host of the longest-running noontime show in the country, “Eat Bulaga.” It premiered on July 30, 1979.

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In a previous report by KAMI, Joey shared a new cryptic post on social media. On his Instagram page, Joey shared a photo of him with “Ellen of Hollywood.” Ellen is a character made using artificial intelligence who reminds the contestants of E.A.T.’s “Gimme 5: Laro ng Mga Henyo” about each round’s mechanics. In the caption, the comedian said Ellen was asked about her thoughts on television. According to Joey, Ellen jokingly answered, “Fakeapalan leng.”

In another post, the comedian talked about the title “Eat Bulaga” once again. According to Joey, he had fun creating the catchy title. The comedian also expressed his honest reaction that parties are battling for the title’s ownership. He also intriguingly expressed, “Happy problem? Abangan!”

Source: KAMI.com.gh