In a surprising turn of events, GTV, the free-to-air television network of GMA, has delighted fans of the popular noontime show It’s Showtime by announcing its transfer from TV5. The news left the show’s loyal audience both shocked and thrilled, eagerly anticipating what the new partnership will bring.
GTV took to their social media platforms to tease the upcoming collaboration with a captivating poster featuring the hosts of “It’s Showtime” along with the text, “Madlang people, g na g na ba kayo?” The teaser instantly caught the attention of fans, generating a buzz of excitement and speculation.
Further building anticipation, GTV’s caption accompanying the teaser post read, “Madlang people, let’s make some noise!” This simple statement added fuel to the already heightened enthusiasm surrounding the announcement, leaving fans eagerly awaiting more details about the upcoming changes.
Confirming the transfer, ABS-CBN shared a statement with Manila Standard Entertainment quoting the air date of the show’s debut on GTV. Starting from July 1, viewers can catch It’s Showtime on GTV from Monday to Saturday at 12:00 noon.
The media company encouraged the “Madlang people” to join them on this new adventure, stating, “G na G na tayo, Madlang People!”
“We are also very grateful to GMA’s GTV Channel and happy to announce that It’s Showtime has found another home. For 14 years, It’s Showtime has brought joy and entertainment to our Madlang People here and abroad. We value the meaningful relationship we have built and nurtured with our audience in the noontime slot. It is for this reason that we have respectfully declined the 4:30 p.m. timeslot offered by TV5 for the show,” the statement added.
On the other hand, It’s Showtime host Vice Ganda also shared the good news on his Instagram with the same teaser poster saying, “Tara na! G na G na kami.”
The Kapamilya network also expressed its gratitude to TV5 Chairman Manny Pangilinan for letting the Kapatid network becomes the show’s home since July last year.
“ABS-CBN would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to TV5 Chairman Manny Pangilinan for his support for ABS-CBN and for bringing ‘It’s Showtime’ to a wider audience through our content partnership,” the statement stated.
“We are thankful for the loyal support our audiences have provided for ‘It’s Showtime’ and hope they continue to find joy and entertainment on the show as it seeks to find more ways to reach them,” it added.
It’s Showtime is currently airing on Kapamilya platforms, A2Z, and TV5. However, with the new programming movements that TV5 is preparing and after it sealed an agreement with former Eat Bulaga! hosts and icons Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon, the transfer to GTV happened.
Collectively known as TVJ, the trio exited Eat Bulaga! on May 31 after four decades of being its main hosts. Its fellow Dabarkads Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Main Mendoza, Allan K., Ryan Agoncillo, and Ryzza Mae Dizon filed their immediate resignation the same day. With Darwin Amojelar
