TV host-comedian Joey de Leon surprised viewers of his weekly talk show, “Startalk,” when he made one dare after another as he fumed over a report published in the tabloid Balita that his noontime variety program for 29 years, “Eat Bulaga,” was a flop in its recent US show.
In his article, “Bakit Nag-Flop ang Eat Bulaga sa US?” published on July 29, Balita entertainment editor Dindo Balares claimed a GMA-7 executive, whom he did not name, confirmed the show was indeed a flop. However, if one thoroughly reads the article, the author merely referred to second-hand sources in his statements and that he did not witness the event himself in Los Angeles, California.
The taped “Eat Bulaga” US show, billed “Eat Bulaga Grand Fiesta sa US”, which was aired last Saturday on GMA-7 apparently wasn’t a flop. Footage of the show revealed the venue, the LA Sports Arena, was jampacked. Even a California state senator, Leland Yee, was shown on stage declaring July 19, the day of the US presentation, as “Eat Bulaga” day.
This blog writer however is inviting anyone who attended that particular show to comment and give their own crowd estimates.
Because of what was apparently a false report, Joey fumed and called Dindo a liar. He then urged Dindo to come clean and name the GMA-7 executive who confirmed the seeming falsehood.
“Mapapatawad ko lahat yon na sabihing pangit ang show niyo. For 29 years, sukang-suka na ako sa ‘Eat Bulaga,’ okay lang, personal na opinion niyo yan at nangyayari pa yan. Pero sa isang event na tapos na, binaligtad mo, nagsinungaling, galit ako sa mga sinungaling. Dalawa lang naman ang kinagagalitan ko dito eh, ang sinungaling at mandaraya,” Joey told his “Startalk” co-hosts Butch Francisco and Lolit Solis in the live interview last Saturday.
If Dindo could name the GMA-7 executive, Joey said he would forget Dindo’s “transgressions” and even offer him a once-in-a-lifetime gift.
“Hinahamon kita. Bibigyan kita ng ticket sa eroplano papuntang Estados Unidos, first class o business class for two para makasama mo ang dyowa mo. Isang linggong stay sa kahit anong hotel sa Amerika, sagot ko with pocket money na $5000. Sabihin mo lang sa akin kung sino ang GMA executive (na yon),” Joey added.
The biggest surprise came when Joey turned the tables on GMA-7, which he said regularly invites Dindo to its press conferences and functions.
“May nag-kumpirma sa akin na uma-attend ka sa mga presscon dito sa GMA. Eto ang hamon ko pati sa GMA. Pag inimbita niyo uli ang taong yan, mag-re-resign ako sa lahat ng shows ko sa GMA.” Joey emphasized.
Joey previously resigned as entertainment columnist of the Manila Bulletin, Balita’s sister publication, over Dindo’s article.
As of this posting, Dindo remained silent over Joey’s charges.
August 13th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
By openly supporting his friend Joey, dapat iboycott ang movie ni Vic . Parang sinasabi nyang tama ang ginawa nang kaibigan nyang magbiro tungkol sa pagpatay sa mga press people at pagriresign sa trabaho dahil lng sa isyu nang Eat Bulaga. Mabubulaga si Vic na flop ang pelikulay nya .
August 13th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Well, ambabaw, subjective din naman ang pagiging flop o hit ng isang show. Baka pag compared to wowowee in d us. e flop sila. Don’t get me wrong I was never a fan of eat bulaga or wowowee. Pareho naman silang binobobo ang viewers nila at parehong taking advantage of the kawalang pera ng taong sumasali sa games nila. Pero
let us face it, lahat ay nalalaos. maybe it is ETB’s time.
Ang sabi ni Joey, he hates cheat & liar, e di magresign na sya or si Lolit Solis. , the “take it take it ” girl . Solis is also a liar, e di ba nakipagsettle na lang sya kna Piolo P at Sam M na tnwag byang bading. So Lolit and Joey cannot co exist becoz Joey hates the likes of Lolit.
At saka as years goes on di na nakakatawa si Joey. palaos na rin as comedian
August 13th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
mga tol!ungas pala kayo…right ni joey magalit mga tol…its time na merong totoong tao sa showbiz,..hindi puro ka plastikan ang nakikita sa tv…tsaka alam ko na yung haters ni joey de leon is because of a stupid abs vs gma thing…ang babaduy nyo mga tol…leave the man alone if he wants to speak his hearts out…and dont give me that crap that millions are watching including minors etc…give me a break! minors can have bad influences anywhere they go, so cut that crap!
August 13th, 2008 at 2:22 am
The point that Mr.Joey want to express out is always tell the truth, especially you are in such kind of profession, there is no need to tell lies in public caustyou will end on nowhere, tell lies to your self and it will boost your personality….
August 13th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Ricky Lo and Philippine Star, para kayong kumuha nang batong ipupukpok sa ulo nyo. You lost your credibility by hiring a second rate writer like JDL.