Vhong Navarro's It's Showtime Comeback Slays Eat Bulaga in Nationwide TV Ratings

Vhong Navarro made an emotional return to ABS-CBN’s “It’s Showtime” last Saturday (Mar 8), thanking the noontime program’s loyal ‘madlang people’ for their prayers and support, over a month after his brutal mauling incident in January.

Many viewers nationwide tuned in to his return that “It’s Showtime” recorded a national TV rating of 20.3%, compared to rival program “Eat Bulaga” (12.6%), according to data from Kantar Media.

Netizens also warmly welcomed Vhong back as they posted their thoughts on social networking sites. On Twitter, the hashtag #WelcomeBackVhongNavarro landed on the list of worldwide trending topics.

“I want to personally thank all of you for defending me, believing in me, and praying for me,” a tearful Vhong said.

“You are the reason why I remain strong, why I’m here in front of you now, and why I love working. I love making people happy,” he added.

This week in “It’s Showtime,” the Twitter-trending “Stars on 45” has begun trimming down its 27 middle-aged semi-finalists who will compete by crooning classic and contemporary hit tracks.

They have proven that it is not too late for them to shine, but who among them will prove to be the hottest and the brightest?

Stay tuned to “It’s Showtime,” 12:30 PM on weekdays and on Saturdays at 12NN on ABS-CBN. For updates on the program, follow @ItsShowtimena on Twitter, @ItsShowtimeOfficial_IG on Instagram, or like   www.facebook.com/itsShowtimena.

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It's Showtime to Launch "I am Pogay" Segment Soon

After That's My Tomboy, ABS-CBN noontime show It's Showtime will soon launch a new segment titled I am Pogay that will showcase the talent and wits of handsome gay men. 

"Marami na tayong contest showcasing ang mga magagandang bading pero wala yung para sa mga poging bading. So ito yun, I am Pogay," host Vice Ganda said. "Pati 'yung mga paminta diyan, mag-out na kayo at sumali sa I am Pogay," Anne Curtis added.

The first teasers for I am Pogay showed a man with chocolate abs getting dressed. He then held a rose flower in his mouth ala lover boy before revealing that he was actually gay, putting the flowers in his ear and giving a meaningful wink.

Shortly after the new segment was revealed the hashtag #IAmPogay trended on Twitter worldwide and hit the number 1 spot on Twitter Philippines. The term POGAY also made it to the top 10 trending topics, as well as #ItsShowtime and JC de Vera, who graced the show to promote The Legal Wife.

With current segments That's My Tomboy and Stars on 45, It's Showtime is able to keep its status as the number 1 noontime show in the country. With the reaction of fans and viewers alike, I am Pogay will surely be another hit for the show.

Photo courtesy of Vice Pogay

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