Kim Chiu implicated in Duterte issue: Don’t involve me, it’s like you’re taking pity on me!
Kim Chiu DENIED a netizen’s accusation that former President Rodrigo Duterte was the one she was targeting in a segment of “It’s Showtime.”

A social media user linked Kim’s spiel read on “It’s Showtime” to Duterte’s arrest under an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court for what he implemented during “Oplan Tokhang.”

This happened during today’s episode of the noontime show where Kim was one of the ones reading their opening message to the audience.

“As for their feelings, the right time has not yet come for them, all we can say is they deserve it…” said Kim, followed by screams and applause from the studio audience. She continued, “Wait, I’m not done yet…you deserve to be kicked out of life!” The segment in question was their “Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak 2025” segment.

Following this, a netizen posted on social media and accused Kim of saying that Duterte deserved to be arrested and imprisoned.

When it reached the actress and TV host, the netizen immediately denied what the netizen said. She said she had just read what was written in their spiel.

“Hala nakakaloka! Bat ako nasilay dyan?! Like o to the M to the G!” Kim posted on her X account with a screenshot of the netizen’s post.

Kim added, “Hey! You guys are crazy. I just read our script for the spiels. You guys! GV GV let’s just spread kindness and good vibes. I’m busy with other things. My God, don’t include me in that. It’s like you’re being pitiful. The world is in trouble. Let’s not add to it,” the girl’s message continued.

On her Facebook page, the actress even shared a copy of their script on “It’s Showtime” that she actually read on the program.

“Please read full context before believing in FAKE NEWS that is being spread here on Facebook.

“Sir, don’t be a part of the silent people. May God bless you and your family and your peace of mind,” Kim said.

Earlier, another host of “It’s Showtime,” Vice Ganda, also strongly denied the quote card that is circulating on social media praising Duterte.

He reposted the said quote card on Facebook and captioned it, “FAKE NEWS! Don’t believe this spreading statement! I have not issued or said any such statement.

“Be critical and don’t just believe information that has no clear or official source. Please report!” Vice said.

Duterte was arrested yesterday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 by operatives of the PNP-CIDG on the basis of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. Last night, authorities brought the former president to The Hague in The Netherlands where he will face the charges he faces.