The first episode of the rebranded version of Eat Bulaga received criticisms from the netizens, however, one host received most of the negative comments on social media.
In several Facebook posts, netizen questions the decision of TAPE Inc. to take Paolo Contis as one of their new hosts despite the controversy he was facing because of his past relationships and lack of financial support for his children.
In a Facebook post, Krizette Laureta Chu made a joke that Eat Bulaga should give Paolo his own segment called ‘Cheat Bulaga’, a reference to his alleged cheating on his former partner LJ Reyes.
Meanwhile, Director Darryl Yap also took a swipe against Paolo for giving prices to viewers of Eat Bulaga while not sending child support to his daughters.
“Nagbibigay ng premyo pero di ng sustento,” Yap said.
Netizens also joked about the controversial actor.
“Supposed to be pampamilya ang programa at tagline pa nga nila habang may bata may Eat Bulaga. Tapos kinuha nila yung iresponsable sa bata. What an irony!” netizen Rwoane wrote.
“Kaya walang sugod bahay ehh.. Pag sya sumugod wasak pati pamilya char,” netizen Emman remarked.
“Tigas ng mukha! Pinabayaan mga anak, no support at all.. pero sya at jowabels nya busog much… kapal!!” netizen Ticia commented.
As of writing, Paolo has yet to address the criticism he received from the netizens.