'Walang sawang pasasalamat': 'It's Showtime' hosts express gratitude, happiness over new deal with GMA
It's Showtime hosts took to social media to express their gratitude to GMA Network for welcoming them into their home.
On their contract signing on Wednesday, March 20, it was officially announced that the noontime variety show will air on GMA Network starting April 6.
On their social media pages, some of the show's hosts shared their excitement and appreciation for the "good news" that they received.
"Walang sawang pagpapasalamat, GMA," Vhong Navarro said in a post on X, sharing a photo of them before heading to GMA Network.
Teddy Corpuz, Rocksteddy frontman who is also one of its regular hosts, also shared some of their group photos on X as he thanked God for this new chapter of the show. "To God be the glory! Ikaw lamang ang may takda at ikaw lamang ang may gawa!"
It's Showtime host, OPM singer Ogie Alcasid also tweeted "God is so good!!" along with heart emojis of the colors of ABS-CBN and GMA.
In a tweet, Darren Espanto, one of the show's new hosts, expressed his excitement about being on GMA. "We're here, Madlang Kapuso!" he wrote.
Karylle, meanwhile, said she was "honored" to have been with her fellow Showtime host Amy Perez, during the historic moment on GMA. Sharing a video of them during their contract signing, she wrote, "Honored to be with my real life Tita, ang Tyang ng Bayan, Tita Amy Perez, who has been in the noontime game since Kwarta o Kahon! If you know the keys game, comment down below! Hahaha! Thank you GMA!"
Vice Ganda also posted a photo with the hosts on X with the hashtag #ShowtimeSaGMA. At the contract signing, she looked back on the ABS-CBN shutdown in 2020 as she thanked GMA for the opportunity. "Di naman lingid sa kaalaman ng lahat kung gaano kasadsad ang isinadsad ng Kapamilya, pero nariyan kayo di para tapakan pa at saktan pa sa mga panahong sadsad na sadsad kami," she said. "Inialay niyo ang kamay ninyo para unti-unti kami makabangon. Pinagbuksan niyo kami ng tahanan para muling magpalakas, maghilom."
Multimedia star Anne Curtis kept it short and simple by sharing a group photo of them with the caption, "We are so grateful." She also described the moment as "surreal" in another post.
We are so grateful 🌈♥️💚💙 #ShowtimeSaGMA pic.twitter.com/dRf1Qy2mhJ
— Anne Curtis-Smith (@annecurtissmith) March 20, 2024
ABS-CBN and GMA executives held the contract signing at GMA's headquarters in Kamuning.
ABS-CBN President and Chief Executive Officer Carlo Katigbak described it as a "historic occasion," while GMA President and CEO Gilberto Guavit Jr. shared his excitement over the collaboration between the then-rival networks.
GMA Chairman Felipe Gozon reiterated that ABS-CBN and GMA's network war is over. "The contract signing confirms that... and strengthens (our) collaboration," he said.
It's Showtime has been airing on GMA's GTV channel since July 2023.
Tahanang Pinakamasaya, formerly noontime show Eat Bulaga, underwent rebranding after losing an arduous trademark case against TVJ for the use of "Eat Bulaga!" and "EB." It aired its final episode on March 2 and aired replays until its final day on March 8.
Since then, GMA aired Filipino movies in the vacant slot.
It's Showtime would still air on GTV and other platforms like A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online LIVE on Facebook and YouTube, Jeepney TV, IWantTFC, and The Filipino Channel.