Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc. celebrated the 44th anniversary of Eat Bulaga on July 29, 2023, despite the opposition from the original hosts of the show, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon.
Paolo Contis and Isko Moreno lead the opening statement of the episode and pointed out that despite the changes that happened in Eat Bulaga, their mission to help and make people happy would still remain.
“Mahalaga po ang araw na ito sa Eat Bulaga, 44 years ago simulan po ng Eat Bulaga ang pagbibigay ng saya, lumipas man po ang panahon sa kahit ano mang pagkakataon maiba man po ang mga artistang humaharap sa inyo araw araw.. Ang hindi po mababago ay ang hangarin ng Eat Bulaga na magbigay ng saya,” said Paolo.
In his opening statement, Isko expressed his sympathy for the affected families of the bad weather and dedicated the said episode to them.
“Ngayong selebrasyon ng Eat Bulaga ay alay namin sa inyo para mapangiti lang kayo kahit papaano,” he said.
He also narrated their experiences when they were still starting as hosts of Eat Bulaga after the original hosts left the show on May 31, 2023.
“Noong nag-uumpisa pa lamang kami bilang bagong mga host, ang ipinangako namin sa inyo ay kayo ang laging dahilan kung bakit kami naririto, dahil sa inyong manonood,” he said.
“Sabi nga namin, it’s not always about the host, it’s always about the viewers. Kayo sa studio, kayong mga manonood sa kaniya-kaniyang tahanan palagi niyo kaming isinasama sa inyong tanghalian, napakaraming salamat po sa inyong lahat,” he added.
Isko also made a joke about their opening performance.
“Kala niyo kayo lang ha, kami may orchestra pa,” Isko quipped.