‘Eat Bulaga’ literally became the cash cow of TAPE Inc. when it still starred Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey De Leon, with the Jalosjos-led production company reportedly earning over P1.8 billion annually from the advertisements that aired on the noontime show.
Two of “Eat Bulaga’s” long-time hosts, Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros, denied the claim of TAPE Inc. Chief Financial Officer Bullet Jalosjos and his siblings that they were disrespected by the cast of the iconic noontime show whenever they’re in the studio.
MTRCB chief Lala Sotto pens an appreciation post for legendary trio of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon for the indelible mark left in the lives of countless Filipino families.
Despite the exit of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon, the Jalosjos brothers at the helm of TAPE Inc. are grateful for the full backing of GMA-7 “in making Eat Bulaga bigger” for every Filipino.
TAPE president/CEO Romeo “Jon” Jalosjos Jr. and brother company finance director Bullet Jalosjos expressed sadness over the exit of comedy trio Tito Vic, but dispelled the notion the triumph of Eat Bulaga was solely dependent on the three hosts.
They did not talk to us.
Former Senate President Tito Sotto has disclosed that the bosses of GMA Kapuso network did not bother to meet with them while he and the rest of “Eat Bulaga!” hosts were at loggerheads with the new management of TAPE Inc. of convicted child rapist Romy Jalosjos.
Quezon City vice mayor Gian Sotto is standing firmly behind his three cherished dads – the iconic Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon – following their breakup with the producer of their renewed program “Eat Bulaga.”
“Karangalan po namin na kami nakapaghatid ng tuwa’t saya mula Batanes hanggang Jolo, at naging bahagi ng buhay ninyo,” Vic Sotto said.
Actress Ciara Sotto is among the people heartbroken by the exit of the beloved trio – Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon, from TAPE Inc, producer of “Eat Bulaga.”
According to the source, TAPE Inc. still owes P30.5 million to Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon.
