Veteran television host Joey de Leon was reportedly having a hard time adjusting from managing his own production company.
According to Philippine Star Ngayon columnist Salve Asis, Joey was rumored to experience frustrations as he was required to handle the finances of TVJ Productions, which currently manages Eat Bulaga on TV5.
The high expectations for Eat Bulaga and the increasing competition also contributed to the pressure faced by TVJ Productions officials.
“Tulad daw kasi sa ibang negosyo, sa simula talagang kailangan mo munang mag-shell out para sa mga gastusin ng programa,” Asis wrote.
Asis also asked Joey if he had disagreements with his co-host and longtime friend, Vic Sotto about money.
“At totoo rin ba na minsan, nagkakaroon sila ng disagreements ni Vic Sotto dahil sa issue ng pera? Mas sanay raw kasi si tito Joey na tumanggap kesa maglabas ng datung?” she wrote.
It can be recalled that Joey won the rights of the Eat Bulaga title trademark after several months of legal battle against their former production company Television and Production Exponents Incorporated (TAPE Inc.)
Joey was the known inventor of the Eat Bulaga title, making him one of the most important people on the longest-running noontime show.