TV5’s E.A.T still considered the ‘king’ of noontime shows as the newest program produced by former Eat Bulaga hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon led the rating contest on July 1, 2023, Monday.

According to the data released by AGB Nielsen on July 4, 2023, ‘E.A.T’ got a 6.3% rating, while their other two competitors, Eat Bulaga and It’s Showtime, which both aired under GMA Network, achieved a rating of 3.3% and 3.0%.

But despite the higher rating, several netizens complained that E.A.T seems ‘boring’ because of the lack of segments.

Observers also noticed that despite the limited reach of TV5, E.A.T still achieved to get a higher rating, a sign that TVJ’s fanbase followed them.

They’re also surprised that Eat Bulaga still surpassed It’s Showtime which was a good sign that the noontime show produced by TAPE Inc. was still getting decent ratings.

However, they’re more curious if It’s Showtime would get a higher rating if they ever switched places with Eat Bulaga.

Vice Ganda’s statement in 2022 went viral on social media again, revealing his dream to become a guest in a GMA Network program.

According to Vice, he dreamed of appearing on Bubble Gang, saying that it was one of his bucket lists when he was still a talent of the GMA Network.

It can be recalled that Vice became a talent on GMA in the past, appearing on several shows of the Kapuso network, including SOP and Eat Bulaga.

He also became one of the Kapuso soap Saang Sulok ng Langit casts in 2005.

However, despite staying in GMA, he never receives an opportunity to appear on Bubble Gang despite being a comedian.

“Ewan ko. Di naman ako nakapag-guest doon. Kahit nga GMA, di nila naaalala na galing ako doon.” Vice said.

Now that he’s part of the Kapuso Network, netizens were excited if Vice’s dream to appear on Bubble Gang would happen anytime soon.

Michael V., the creative director and cast of Bubble Gang, also said that he was open to any collaboration with Vice.

“Si Vice Ganda. Si Vice Ganda has always been open to collaboration.” Michael said. “The last time we met, the last time na nagkausap kami, lagi n’yang sinasabi: [sana] makapag-guest ako sa ‘Bubble Gang’,”

Veteran columnist Cristy Fermin talked about the possibility of ‘Eat Bulaga’ being replaced by ‘It’s Showtime’ on the noontime slot of GMA Network.

It can be recalled that reports about the difficulties being faced by TAPE Inc. in maintaining their rating and their sponsors were circulating on social media.

According to Fermin, GMA Network and its CEO Felipe Gozon was smart enough to offer a slot to Its Showtime as a backup plan if ever that ‘Eat Bulaga’ kept facing issues.

Fermin believed that Gozon was already predicted that TAPE’s Eat Bulaga would end sooner than expected.

TAPE was also facing trademark issues as Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon were already moving to gain the rights for the title ‘Eat Bulaga.’

If ever the legendary trio won the case, TAPE would be forced not to use the ‘Eat Bulaga’ title anymore, which might badly affect the popularity of their show.

And as a businessman, Gozon knew how to make a backup plan.

“Magaling si Gozon na-foresee niya na hindi tatagal ang fake Bulaga kaya kinuha ang It’s Showtime to replace them eventually,” said Fermin.

“‘Yun ‘yung umiikot ngayon eh, na anytime ‘yun na talaga ang ipapalit na main noontime ng 7,” she added.

It can be recalled that some netizens already noticed the warm welcome of GMA Network for I’ts Showtime.

There were also rumours that TAPE Inc. was disappointed that GMA made a warm reception to their own competitor.