Tito Mars went viral on social media after it was revealed that he would become part of GMA Network’s program, Black Rider.
GMA Network published the teaser of Tito Mars’ appearance on the show, where he would portray a character that may be similar to his internet persona.
Tito Mars was known for his pretending-to-be-rich content and received criticism recently due to his videos of trying to eat foods that normal Filipinos eat.
According to some netizens, GMA’s decision to hire Tito Mars as talent may be risky.
“Mas lalo tuloy ako ginanahan manood ng Batang Quiapo dapat gma di niyo binibigyan ng ganyan eksena mga walang kwentang content creator tulad niyan ni #titomarssardinas !!! sabagay maingay siya ngayon kaya siguro kinuha niyo. akala niyo siguro dadami lalo manood sainyo. nagkakamali kayo!!! GMA Public Affairs kakagigil yan TITO MARS CHAKA NA YAN!!!” a netizen said.
“Ano na GMA? walang wala na ba kayo makuha na mas matinong artista dyan sa inyo? mapag usapan lang eh,” another netizen commented.
Even motivational speaker Rendon Labador criticized Tito Mars’ appearance, saying that people should stop supporting content creators like Tito Mars.
“Inaayos ko nga ang social media, bigla naman sinuportahan ng GMA ang mga content creators na umaapak sa mga kababayan nating mahihirap. Hindi ako natuwa,” said Rendon.
Meanwhile, a video of Aleck Bovick while having a confrontation with Tito Mars also went viral on social media.
It might be a teaser of Tito Mars’ debut on Black Rider as it was uploaded by GMA Network.