Vice Ganda and Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo. Image: screengrab from YouTube/ABS-CBN It’s Showtime; Instagram/@figymnastics, @c_edrielzxs
Vice Ganda stressed that his recent remark, which included a mention of family problems and Olympic gold medal, was not about the highly publicized rift between Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo and his mom Angelica.
The comedian-TV host made the remark during “It’s Showtime’s” “EXpecially for You” segment on Tuesday, Aug. 20, when the show hosts and the participants were talking about family problems.
“Meron akong family pero I don’t feel at home,” searcher Ky said.
Vice Ganda then gave his two cents on the matter, saying, “Mahirap ‘yung hindi ka okay sa family. Napakahirap na problema n’yan. ‘Yan ‘yung problemang parang hirap na hirap kang solusyunan at gawan ng paraan. Kung iisipin mo, mas mahirap pa ‘yan [kesa] makakuha ng gold sa Olympics.”
After wishing for Ky’s healing, Vice Ganda nevertheless acknowledged that there are those who have valid reasons to distance themselves from their families.
“Hindi natin ine-encourage ‘yung paglalayas o paglisan sa pamilya, pero hindi mo masisisi ‘yung ibang tao [kasi] ‘yun ang pamamaraan nila para maka-survive, para maituloy ‘yung buhay nila,” he said. “Dahil ‘yung pananatili nila sa loob ng bahay na ‘yon ay maaari nilang ikamatay, ikaupos ng espirito, ikaubos ng kanilang lakas, ikadilim ng kanilang pag-iisip, at ikauubos ng pagmamahal nila.”
Netizens’ reactions
Vice Ganda’s take on the matter was then apparently linked by netizens to Carlos’ public falling-out with his mom.
“CONFIRMED. Vice supports Angelica’s side nga. I’m so disappointed in you, [Vice Ganda]. I hope Carlos Yulo doesn’t bother to guest sa ‘Showtime,'” X user @SpectatorNate tweeted.
The “It’s Showtime” host, who was seemingly taken aback by the netizen’s sentiment, then replied, “Ha?!!! Saan galing to? Never akong nagbigay ng opinion ko tungkol sa issue ng pamilyang yan dahil mas gusto kong i-celebrate ang tagumpay ni Carlos Yulo kesa makisawsaw sa eksena ng pamilya niya.”
Ha?!!! Saan galing to? Never akong nagbigay ng opinion ko tungkol sa issue ng pamilyang yan dahil mas gusto kong icelebrate ang tagumpay ni Carlos Yulo kesa makisawsaw sa eksena ng pamilya nya. https://t.co/EiiHmcBF5g
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) August 20, 2024
Vice Ganda also clarified in separate posts that he understands the point of those who disagree with his remark. However, the TV host stressed that the viewers should have watched the full episode, and that they should not “invalidate” the other points he raised during the conversation.
Yes ur right. Kaya nga may part ng episode na yan na sinabi ko din na di mo masisisi ang iba na umalis dhil un ang paraan nila para makasurvive. Un ang paraan nila para maituloy nila ang buhay nila dahil ung pananatili nila sa bahay na un ay maaari nilang ikamatay o ikasama nila. https://t.co/3WiCIz19SG
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) August 20, 2024
True. Though gets ko naman ung mga point nila. At tama din sila. Pero sana napanuod din nila at di nila ininvalidate ung iba ko pang sinabi sa isang buong episode. https://t.co/PiBSqgUOas
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) August 20, 2024
Vice Ganda then expressed his gratitude to another X user, who shared the clip where the TV host was acknowledging those who really need to distance themselves from their family to “survive.”
“I don’t think it’s wrong to hope for every problematic family to resolve their issues and eventually reconcile. Pero alam ko din namang may mga kaso na dapat iligtas at ilayo ang mga miyembro ng pamilya sa pang-aabuso,” Vice Ganda said.
Ayan. Salamat po! I dnt think its wrong to hope for every problematic family to resolve their issues and eventually reconcile. Pero alam ko din namang may mga kaso na dapat iligtas at ilayo ang mga miyembro ng pamilya sa pangaabuso. https://t.co/RDwu461Wfs
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) August 20, 2024
Carlos and Angelica made headlines after the latter publicly expressed her disapproval of the former’s girlfriend, content creator Chloe San Jose. Angelica also admitted that she made decisions regarding Carlos’ finances, which she said was to safeguard the athlete’s future.