It’s Showtime host Vhong Navarro admitted that no one can reach the level of TVJ, the iconic trio of Eat Bulaga pioneer hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon.

The Kapamilya noontime show has been airing for 14 years now while TVJ’s noontime show has been on air for 44 years. These past few months, the issues between noontime shows in the Philippines created a loud buzz.

It’s Showtime will air on GTV, a network owned by GMA, on July 1 while TVJ’s show on TV5 will also start on the same day.

Vhong Navarro


In a recent interview, based on the article in Bandera, Vhong Navarro and his fellow host Ogie Alcasid were surprised by the turn of events.

“Siyempre masaya dahil meron ulit nagpatuloy sa amin sa bagong tahanan para ipagpatuloy natin kung ano ‘yung nasimulan natin 13 years ago,” the former Streetboys member said.

Ogie said that the bottom line is that they will continue to provide happiness to Madlang People. “So ‘yung mga panahon na nag-aalinlangan tayo, di natin alam kung saan tayo pupunta, nakakatuwa na meron na kaming bagong bahay,” the singer-songwriter said.

Vhong and Ogie both shared that they just knew on June 20 that their show will be aired on GTV. The former said that he really felt nervous about what was happening but he felt happy when they were told that their show will have a new home.

They also expressed gratitude to TV5 for partnering with them. “Una sa lahat, walang makakatumbas sa TVJ. Idol ‘yan eh. Isa sila sa mga nagsimula ng noontime show at sila ang pinakamatagal. Kumbaga, wala diyang papalit, susunod na lang,” Vhong Navarro said.

Ogie Alcasid added that if Tito, Vic, and Joey have their own style, It’s Showtime hosts also have their own style. He said that it is hard to compare because it is like they have different dishes to offer. “At sang-ayon din ako kay pareng Vhong na OGs talaga natin ang TVJ. Sinasaluduhan natin ‘yan, hinahangaan natin,” he said.