(From left) Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon. Image: Facebook/TVJ
Tito and Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon and the original Dabarkads of “Eat Bulaga” are moving to TV5, as they signed an agreement with Mediaquest Holdings, Inc.
Mediaquest Holdings Inc. confirmed TVJ and their fellow hosts’ move in a press statement on Wednesday, June 7, which adds another chapter to TVJ’s longstanding career in the entertainment industry.
“I’m honored that these pillars of the Philippine entertainment industry have agreed to work with us. Our partnership strengthens our ability to continue to deliver the best for Filipino viewers here at home and all over the world. I’m happy that Tito, Vic, and Joey will now call TV5 their home.” Mediaquest president and CEO Jane Basas said.
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JUST IN: Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and original Eat Bulaga’s Dabarkads are moving to TV5, as they signed a deal with Mediaquest Holdings Inc., according to a press statement. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/CUr6LcjcKX
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Meanwhile, Tito expressed his excitement about their newest endeavor with the network as it marks a “fresh start” in their career.
“We are thankful to our friends at Mediaquest for this fresh start. Dahil sa ating mga Dabarkads na naging Kapatid, tuloy pa rin ang tuwa’t saya na aming dala,” he said in the statement.
Further details about TVJ’s new show are yet to be revealed as of this writing.
This comes a week after TVJ and fellow hosts of the original “Eat Bulaga” cut off ties with production company TAPE Inc., after a falling out regarding the name and rights of the noontime show.
As of this writing, the new “Eat Bulaga” still airs at GMA-7 with Paolo Contis, Cassy and Mavy Legaspi, Buboy Villar, Alexa Miro and Betong Sumaya as the hosts. /ra