Eat Bulaga!
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Genre | Variety show |
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Theme music composer | Vic Sotto |
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Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Tagalog |
No. of episodes | 13,000+ |
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Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
Running time | 150–180 minutes |
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Release | July 30, 1979 present | –
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Eat Bulaga! (transl. eat surprise!; stylized as Eat... Bulaga!) is a
History
RPN (1979–89)
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Production Specialists, Inc., a company owned by Romeo Jalosjos Sr., came up with an idea of creating a noontime show for Radio Philippines Network.[9] Antonio Tuviera pitched that Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon, collectively known as TVJ, would be the "perfect" hosts for the show.[10] At a meeting at the InterContinental Manila, Tuviera made an offer to them which was accepted.[10][11] De Leon coined the term "Eat Bulaga" as the title of the show and owns its copyright.[11][12]
Eat Bulaga! premiered on July 30, 1979, with its pilot episode filmed at the RPN Live Studio 1 in Broadcast City, Quezon City.[13][14] Chiqui Hollmann[10] and Richie D'Horsie also served as the original hosts.[13] The theme song was composed by Vic Sotto with Vincent Dy Buncio and Pancho Oppus and musically arranged by Homer Flores.[15] During the show's first few months, it was in the brink of cancellation due to stiff competition and lack of advertisers, despite having their advertising rates reduced to ₱750[10] (equivalent to ₱25,497 in 2021) and the hosts' lack of salary for over a year.[16]
De Leon said that he and the Sotto brothers did not sign a contract with the show, when they were offered to become hosts. Vic Sotto said that he accepted the offer and would stop, once he had money to buy a personal vehicle. De Leon also said that the show was supposed to be a short-term employment. After two years, the trio decided to stay with the show.
In the immediate aftermath of the
ABS-CBN (1989–95)
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Eat... Bulaga! moved to ABS-CBN[19] under a co-production agreement due to problems brought about by the sequestration of RPN.[13] On February 18, 1989, the show premiered on its new home with a TV special titled Eat... Bulaga!: Moving On, staged at the Araneta Coliseum.[21] Upon its transfer to ABS-CBN, the show utilized Studio 1 at the ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center as its main venue while Studio 2 served as an additional facility during special occasions.
The show's tenth anniversary was held on September 23, 1989, at the Araneta Coliseum.[22] In 1991, Ruby Rodriguez and Rio Diaz became regular co-hosts.
In 1994, ABS-CBN attempted to purchase the broadcast rights to the show from TAPE Inc., but Antonio Tuviera and Malou Choa-Fagar rejected the offer, leading the network to give Eat... Bulaga! an ultimatum to leave by January 1995.[citation needed] ABS-CBN retook the timeslot with their own program 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila on February 4, 1995.
GMA Network (1995–2024)
In late 1994, the show moved out of ABS-CBN Studio 1 and relocated to Celebrity Sports Plaza in preparation for its transfer. The move became official through a contract signing between TAPE Inc. and GMA officials that was held at the Makati Shangri-La, Manila on January 19, 1995.[13] The show premiered on GMA Network on January 28, 1995, with a TV special titled Eat... Bulaga!: The Moving![21][13][23]
In 2006, the SexBomb Girls left the show due to a dispute with the producers and they were replaced by the EB Babes.[28] In March 2007, the SexBomb Girls returned until their second departure in 2011, while the EB Babes remained regular performers on the show until 2019.[29][30][31] In September 2007, de Leon started an on-screen feud with Willie Revillame, which led to the Hello Pappy scandal.[32][33]
On March 6, 2009, Vic Sotto announced the death of Francis Magalona, who succumbed to leukemia, during the program. A tribute episode for Magalona was held the following day.[34] Ryan Agoncillo joined the show later in 2009 and the show's 30th anniversary special Tatlong Dekads ng Dabarkads aired.[35][36] In 2012, Ryzza Mae Dizon joined the show after winning the talent search Little Miss Philippines.[37] In 2014, Lenten drama specials returned after a seven year hiatus[38] and an annual awards ceremony, the Dabarkads Awards, was first held.
In July 2015, the love team AlDub, consisting of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, started along with the segment Kalyeserye. The show tripled its Mega Manila and nationwide television ratings and became a daily trending topic on the social media network Twitter worldwide.[39][40] The show held 10 out of 10 highest-rated episodes in 2015.[41] The show held a benefit concert at the Philippine Arena on October 24, 2015. Dubbed as Tamang Panahon, its hashtag #ALDubEBTamangPanahon reached 41 million tweets,[42] becoming the most used hashtag within 24 hours on Twitter.[43] The segment Kalyeserye concluded on December 17, 2016, with a total of 400 episodes.[44][45]
On December 8, 2018, the show moved its live studio location to APT Studios in Cainta, Rizal.[46][47] In March 2020, the admission of a live audience in the studio and production were suspended due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.[48][49] The show resumed its programming on June 8, 2020.[50] In August 2020, Anjo Yllana was permanently laid off from the show, followed by Ruby Rodriguez in May 2021.[51][52] Maja Salvador joined the show in October 2021 with her own segment, DC 2021: Maja on Stage, followed by Miles Ocampo who joined the show in March 2022, they both starred in the musical-comedy segment, Ang Alamat ng Batang Hamog, with Maine and Ryzza Mae.[53][54] In February 2023, Carren Eistrup joined the show after winning the reality competition segment Bida Next.[55]
Conflict between TVJ and Jalosjos-led TAPE Inc.
TAPE Inc.'s management have suspended it's production from May 31 to June 3, 2023, following the announcement of original hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon that they were severing ties with the Jalosjos-owned TAPE.[56][57] Fellow hosts of the show — Paolo Ballesteros, Jose Manalo, Maine Mendoza, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Wally Bayola, Ryan Agoncillo and Allan K. — and production members also filed their resignation on the same day.[58] Another host Carren Eistrup also confirmed her resignation on June 8.[59]
The conflict arose over several matters, including the forced retirement of
On June 7, 2023, TVJ and their co-hosts, including Allan K., Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Paolo Ballesteros, Ryan Agoncillo, Maine Mendoza, Ryzza Mae Dizon, and Carren Eistrup announced their transfer to TV5 through the newly-formed TVJ Productions, joint ventured with TV5's parent MediaQuest Holdings.[64] On July 1, 2023, their new noontime show, E.A.T. officially premiered from Studio 4 of TV5 Media Center in Mandaluyong, amid the ongoing legal case over ownership rights of the Eat Bulaga! trademark against the Jalosjos-owned TAPE.[7][64][65] Miles Ocampo and Atasha Muhlach later joined the show in July and September, respectively. [66][67][68]
However, TAPE Inc. continued to use Eat Bulaga! as the title of their noontime show on GMA Network from June 5, 2023, to January 5, 2024 with new hosts and segments, pending the decision of the IPOPHL regarding the petition from Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon to cancel TAPE Inc.'s "Eat Bulaga" trademark. The show was hosted by Alexa Miro, Arra San Agustin, Betong Sumaya, Buboy Villar, Cassy Legaspi, Chariz Solomon, Dasuri Choi, Glaiza de Castro, Isko Moreno, Kimpoy Feliciano, Kokoy de Santos, Mavy Legaspi, Michael Sager, Paolo Contis, Winwyn Marquez, and Yasser Marta, with the participation of Music Hero Band and BPop Idols.[69]
On December 5, 2023, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines cancelled TAPE's trademark renewal and credited TVJ as the rightful owner of Eat Bulaga.[70][71] On January 5, 2024, the Marikina City Regional Trial Court Branch 273 “permanently enjoined” TAPE Inc. and GMA Network from using the "Eat Bulaga" and "EB" trademarks, including logos, on its shows, programs, projects, and promotions for its current programming, the petition of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon regarding its copyright case for the trademark was granted.[72][73][74]
TV5 & RPTV (since 2024)
Following the court's decision, TAPE Inc. immediately withdrew the use of Eat Bulaga!, and rebranded its show to Tahanang Pinakamasaya on January 6, 2024.[75] Concurrently, E.A.T. was rebranded as Eat Bulaga!,[7][76][77][78] and also began to simulcast its Saturday episodes on CNN Philippines as part of an agreement with Nine Media Corporation, marking a partial return of the program to its original home, RPN.[79] Following the shutdown of CNN Philippines on January 31, 2024,[80] the broadcast of the show was carried over to the replacement channel RPTV and was extended to weekdays starting on February 1, 2024.[81]
Due to poor viewership and increasing debt, Tahanang Pinakamasaya was cancelled on March 2, 2024, ending TAPE's 29-year run of noontime programs on GMA Network.[82][83]
Hosts
- Tito Sotto (since 1979)[64]
- Vic Sotto (since 1979)[64]
- Joey de Leon (since 1979)[64]
- Jose Manalo (since 1994)[64]
- Allan K. (since 1995)[64]
- Wally Bayola (since 2000)[64]
- Paolo Ballesteros (since 2001)[64]
- Ryan Agoncillo (since 2009)[64]
- Ryzza Mae Dizon (since 2012)[64]
- Maine Mendoza (since 2015)[64]
- Miles Ocampo (since 2022)[54]
- Carren Eistrup (since 2023)[64]
- Atasha Muhlach (since 2023)[78]
Featuring
- TVJ Singing Queens (since 2023; also known as Sing-Eat Girls)
- Anne Ferrer
- Eunice Janine
- Jean Drilon
- Khayzy Bueno
- Sammy Rascal
- Pedro Busita Jr. and the Hollow Blacks Band (since 2023; also known as Pedro Band)
- Tom Alvarez (since 1997; Voice-over)
- Yanyan De Jesus (since 2024; resident Tiktokerist)
Former cast
- Aicelle Santos (2016–17)
- Aiko Melendez (1989–95)
- Ai-Ai delas Alas (1995–2000)
- Alden Richards (2015–23)[84][85]
- Alexa Miro (2023–24)
- Alfie Lorenzo[86]
- Ali Sotto (1993–94)
- Alicia Mayer (2004–06)[87]
- Amy Perez (1988–95)
- Angela Luz (1989–95)
- Anjo Yllana (1998–2020)[88]
- Ariana Barouk (2008)
- Arra San Agustin (2023–24)
- BJ Forbes (2005–08)
- BakClash Divas (2018–19)
- Baste Granfon (2015–21)
- Betong Sumaya (2023–24)
- Bianca Umali (2022–23)[89]
- Boom Boom Pow Boys (2009–13)
- BPop Idols (2023–24)
- Buboy Villar (2023–24)
- Carmina Villaroel(1989–98)
- Cassy Legaspi (2023–24)
- Ces Quesada (1989)
- Charo Santos-Concio (1986–87)
- Chariz Solomon (2023–24)
- Chia Hollmann (2010–11)
- Chihuahua Boys (2001–06)
- Chiqui Hollmann (1979–82)[87]
- Christine Jacob (1991–98)[87]
- Ciara Sotto (2005–07)[87]
- Cindy Kurleto (2005–07)[87]
- Coney Reyes (1982–91)[87]
- Cumbacheros (1982)[90]
- Daiana Menezes (2007–12)[87]
- Dasuri Choi (최다슬) (2014–16; 2020–21; 2023–24)
- Dawn Zulueta[14]
- Debraliz Valasote (1979–82)
- Dencio Padilla (1983)
- Derek Ramsay (2001–04)
- Diana Zubiri (2003–05)[87]
- Dindin Llarena (1999–2001)
- Dingdong Avanzado (1987–88)
- Dingdong Dantes
- Donita Rose (1996–97; 2002–03)
- Donna Cruz (1995–98)
- EB Babes (2006–19)
- E-Male Dancers (2001–06)
- Echo Calingal (2018–20)[91]
- Edgar Allan Guzman(2006–07)
- Eisen Bayubay (2001–02)
- Eric Quizon (1992–93; 1996–98)
- Francis Magalona (1995–2009)
- Gladys Guevarra (1999–2007)[87]
- Glaiza de Castro (2023–24)
- Goyong (1999-2001)
- Gretchen Barretto (1993)
- Helen Gamboa (1985–86)
- Helen Vela (1982–91)
- Herbert Bautista (1989–92)
- Ho and Ha (2007–12)
- Ice Seguerra (1987–97; 2023)
- Isabelle Daza (2011–14)[88]
- Isko Moreno (2023–24)
- Iza Calzado (2005; 2011–12)
- Janice de Belen (early 1990s)
- Janno Gibbs (2001–07)[92]
- Jaya (1997–99)
- Jenny Syquia (1997)
- Jericho Rosales (1996–97)
- Jimmy Santos (1983–2022)
- Joey Albert
- Jomari Yllana (2000)
- John Prats[86]
- Joyce Jimenez (1997)
- Joyce Pring (2014, Trip na Trip)
- Julia Clarete (2005–16)[87]
- K Brosas (2001–03)
- Keempee de Leon (2004–16)
- Kim Idol (2008–10)
- Kimpoy Feliciano (2023–24)
- Kitty Girls (2009)
- Kokoy de Santos (2023–24)
- Kris Aquino (1988–89)
- Kristine Florendo (1998–2000)
- Kurimaw Boyz (2001–2006)
- Lady Lee (1990–1997)
- Lalaine Edson (2000)
- Lana Asanin (1999–2000)
- Lana Jalosjos (2004–2006)
- Lance Serrano (2013)
- Lani Mercado (1989–1990)
- Larry Silva (1994)[93][94][95][96]
- Leila Kuzma (2002–2004)
- Leonard Obal (mid-1990s)[86]
- Lindsay Custodio (1998)
- "Long Tall" Howard Medina (1979–1997, Voice-over)
- Los Viajeros (2013–2014)
- Lougee Basabas (2007–09)
- Luane Dy (2017–19)[97]
- Lyn Ching-Pascual (1995–1998)
- Macho Men Dancers (1980–1983)
- Macho Men (2019–2020)
- Jinky "Madam Kilay" Cubillan (2017)
- Maja Salvador (2021–23)[98][99]
- Malaya Macaraeg (2018–19)[100]
- Male AttraXion (1993)
- Manilyn Reynes (1985–90)
- Manny Distor (1998–1999)
- Maneouvres (1990s)
- Marian Rivera (2014–15)
- Mark Ariel Fresco (2006–2007)
- Maricel Soriano (1985–87; 1995–96)
- Maureen Wroblewitz (2018–19)[87]
- Mausi Wohlfarth (1998–1999)
- Mavy Legaspi (2023–24)
- Michael Sager (2023–24)
- Michael V. (2003–16)
- Michelle van Eimeren (1994)
- Mickey Ferriols (1998–2000)
- Mike Zerrudo (1998–1999)
- Millet Advincula (1990s)
- Mitoy Yonting (1997; 2006–09)
- Music Hero Band (2016–19; 2023–24)
- Nadine Schmidt (2002)
- Niño Muhlach (early 1990s)
- Nova Villa (1989–95)
- OctoArts Dancers (1989–1992)
- Ogie Alcasid (1988–89)
- Onemig Bondoc (1996–97)
- Paolo Contis (2023–24)
- Patani Daño (2008)
- Patricia Fernandez (2010, official photographer, Bulagaan)
- Patricia Tumulak (2015–17)[87]
- Pauleen Luna (2005–23)[84]
- Pepe Pimentel (1980s)[101]
- Phoemela Baranda (2001–02)
- Pia Guanio (2003–21)
- Plinky Recto (1989–92)
- Pops Fernandez (1987–88)
- Priscilla Monteyro (2009–10)
- Rachel Ann Wolfe[citation needed]
- Randy Santiago (1995)
- Raqi Terra (2018–19)[102]
- Richard Hwan(2014–15)
- Richie D'Horsie (1979–85; 1994; 2009, Bababoom)
- Rio Diaz (1990–96)
- Robert Ortega[86]
- Rosanna Roces (1998)
- Ruby Rodriguez (1991–2021)[51]
- Ruffa Gutierrez (1995–98)
- Ruru Madrid (2022–23)[89]
- Sam Y.G. (2009–16)
- Samantha "Gracia" Lopez (1994–97)[87]
- Sarah Lahbati (2018)
- SexBomb Girls (1999–2011)
- Sharon Cuneta (1983–84)
- Sherilyn Reyes-Tan (2000–01)
- Sheryl Cruz (1985–89)
- Shine Kuk (국선영) (2014–15)
- Show Suzuki (2023-24; Voice-over)
- Solenn Heussaff (2012)
- Sugar Mercado (2001–02; 2004–07)[87]
- Sunshine Cruz (1995–96)
- Taki Saito (2016–17)[87]
- Tania Paulsen (2003)
- Tanya Garcia (2005)
- Teri Onor (2002–07)
- Tetchie Agbayani (1980s)
- That's My Bae (2015–19)
- Toni Gonzaga (2002–05)[88]
- Toni Rose Gayda (1996–2014)[87]
- "Tugue Zombie" Daniel Oke (2023)
- Universal Motion Dancers(1990s)
- Val Sotto (1994)
- Valerie Weigmann (2013–14)
- Vina Morales[86]
- Winwyn Marquez (2023–24)
- Yasser Marta (2023–24)
- Yoyong Martirez (1994)
- Zoren Legaspi (1989–95)[86]
Show segments
Current Segments
Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid!
Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid! is a public service segment primarily hosted by Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola and Paolo Ballesteros collectively known as "JoWaPao", while Ryan Agoncillo, Ryzza Mae Dizon, Maine Mendoza and Miles Ocampo served as substitute hosts. The segment's concept is derived from the show's popular segment "Juan for All, All for Juan: Sugod-Bahay sa Barangay," where hosts provide assistance and prizes to locals.[103]
Gimme 5: Laro ng mga Henyo
Gimme 5: Laro ng mga Henyo is a game segment that challenges the knowledge and logical thinking of each pair of contestants, who are tested under time pressure. The segment has a combined concept from the American game show Family Feud and the show's popular segment, Pinoy Henyo. The segment has introduced characters made using artificial intelligence, deepfake technology, and text-to-speech software who serve as hosts and remind the contestants about each round's mechanics.[104]
Peraphy
Peraphy (stylized as PERAPhY) is a game portion that challenges the studio player's thinking strategy. It involves oversized playing cards faced with fruits that consists of 13 cards per fruit (banana, mango, pineapple, and watermelon) numbered 1–13. The goal is to complete a row of cards by correctly guessing whether the next one is Higher (Pataas) or Lower (Pababa) in value, with the initial prize potentially being doubled or cut in half in the final round. It also features the TVJ Singing Queens (Eunice Janine, Anne Ferrer, Jean Drilon, Samantha Rascal, and Khayzy Bueno), who handles the playing cards. The segment shares similarities with the show's original segment, Hi-Lo Todo Panalo, and is based on the American television game show, Card Sharks.[105]
Barangay Bulagaan
Barangay Bulagaan (also referred to as simply Bulagaan and previously Bulagaan University) is a Saturday edition of the show's long-running and iconic segment, which features the hosts delivering knock-knock jokes and pick-up lines paired with their song of choice. It was originally held in a classroom setting, but now it takes place in an eatery owned by Ryzza Mae Dizon's character, Miss Tapsi.[citation needed]
Dear Eat Bulaga
Dear Eat Bulaga is a public service segment based on the show's original segment, Send in Your Dreams and draws inspiration from the British television series This is Your Life that aims to help individuals in achieving their aspirations by addressing their wishes.[citation needed]
EB Centerstage
EB Centerstage, a 1980's original segment allowing local singers to showcase their musical talents, was revived in 2024 for solo, duo, bands, or groups to showcase their song covers or compositions.[citation needed]
Rewind: The Comeback Stage
Rewind: The Comeback Stage, is a dance contest segment that features the dance hits throughout the decades. Based on Eat Bulaga's several dance contests throughout the years merging into one segment.
Concluded segments
Mr. Cutie: Boys Got Talent
A talent search for handsome, confident, and talented young men based on the show's original segment Mr. Pogi, premiered on October 4, 2023, which aims to discover the next heartthrob sensation. On January 20, 2024, Lance Aceron was declared the grand winner.[106]
Babala! 'Wag Kayong Ganuuun...
Babala! 'Wag Kayong Ganuuun... was a segment in which a pair of contestants would carefully evaluate and determine their correct choice among a group of people with unique characteristics, past experiences and extraordinary achievements. The segment raised awareness and fostered empathy, drawing inspiration from the EB segment Bawal Judgmental. The segment, which began on July 3, 2023, and ended on October 18, 2023. It was brought back by TVJ on March 25 to 27, 2024, during the EB Lenten Special.[citation needed]
That's My Boyfriend
That's My Boyfriend is a talent search for talented and confident men with supportive partners. The show premiered and concluded on April 10, 2024 due to backlash.
Special episodes
Eat Bulaga! airs special episodes of Lenten Drama during Holy Week, replacing live broadcasts, which are regularly suspended during the week. The drama specials began airing since 1981 and, like the noontime show itself, it is produced by TAPE, Inc. until 2020, and by TVJ Productions since 2024.
- 1990
- Ang Angkan ni David (April 10–13, 1990)
- 1991
- Nang si Hudas ay Nadulas (March 25–27, 1991)
- Numero Uno Part 1
- Numero Uno Part 2
- 1993
- Tatlong Makasalanan (April 5–7, 1993)
- 1994
- Nauntog si Hestas, Nagising si Dimas (March 29–31, 1994)
- 1995
- Bakit Naman Ako Pa? (April 10, 1995)
- 1997
- Mga Ginoong Marya (March 24–26, 1997)
- 2001
- Sino Ang Bestfriend Ko? (April 11, 2001; re-aired April 14, 2003)
- 2003
- The Manager (April 15, 2003; re-aired April 8, 2009)
- May Isang Bata (April 16, 2003)
- 2004
- Ama't Anak (April 5, 2004)
- Alalay (April 6, 2004)
- Angel (April 7, 2004)
- 2005
- Perfect (March 21, 2005)
- True Love (March 22, 2005)
- Tahanan (March 23, 2005)
- 2006
- Mama (April 10, 2006)
- Waiting Room (April 11, 2006)
- Ganyan Kita Kamahal (April 12, 2006; re-aired April 5, 2023)
- 2007
- Sa Iyong Paglaya (April 2, 2007)
- Binhi Sa Matabang Lupa (April 3, 2007; re-aired April 12, 2022)
- Star (April 4, 2007; re-aired April 11, 2022)
- 2008
- Ang Mga Anak Ng Maestro (March 19, 2008)
- 2014
- Karugtong ng Puso (April 14, 2014)
- Ilaw ng Kahapon (April 14, 2014)
- Hakbang sa Pangarap (April 15, 2014)
- Kulungan Kanlungan (April 15, 2014)
- Anyo ng Pag-Ibig (April 16, 2014; re-aired April 3, 2020)
- Pangalawang Bukas (April 16, 2014; re-aired April 13, 2022)
- 2015
- Biro ng Kapalaran (March 30, 2015)
- Lukso ng Dugo (March 30, 2015)
- Pangako ng Pag-Ibig (March 31, 2015)
- Pinagpalang Ama (March 31, 2015; re-aired April 4, 2020)
- Aruga ng Puso (April 1, 2015)
- Sukli ng Pagmamahal (April 1, 2015)
- 2016
- Dalangin ng Ama (March 21, 2016)
- Kaputol ng Buhay (March 21, 2016)
- Walang Kapalit (March 22, 2016)
- Panata (March 22, 2016)
- God Gave Me You (March 23, 2016)
- 2017
- Inay (April 10, 2017)
- Kapatid (April 10, 2017)
- Pagpapatawad (April 11, 2017)
- Prinsesa (April 11, 2017; re-aired April 3, 2023)
- Mansyon (April 12, 2017; re-aired April 4, 2023)
- Kaibigan (April 12, 2017; re-aired April 5, 2023)
- 2018
- My Carinderia Girl (March 26, 2018)
- Haligi ng Pangarap (March 26, 2018)
- Pamilya (March 27, 2018)
- A Daughter's Love (March 27, 2018)
- Hating Kapatid (March 28, 2018)
- Taray ni Tatay (March 28, 2018)
- 2019
- Bulawan (April 15, 2019; re-aired April 6, 2020)
- Biyaheng Broken Hearted (April 16, 2019; re-aired April 7, 2020)
- Ikigai: Ang Buhay Ng Buhay Ko (April 17, 2019; re-aired April 8, 2020)
- 2024
- Selda ng Kahapon (March 25, 2024)
- Love Thy Neighbor (March 26, 2024)
- Para 'di Makalimot (March 27, 2024)
Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the show had its highest rating on October 24, 2015, with a 50.8% rating during the Tamang Panahon special.[107]
Controversies
- On September 2, 2013, a video of host, Wally Bayola, was posted online where he appeared to be having an affair with an EB Babe dancer. It led to Bayola's immediate suspension from the show for five months. He returned to the show on February 8, 2014.[108]
- On September 5, 2013, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) called the show's producers for a mandatory conference over "insensitive and unfriendly" scenes involving hosts Vic Sotto and Ryzza Mae Dizon.[109]
- On July 9, 2016, MTRCB summoned the show's personnel after the remarks of host Tito Sotto's during the Juan for All, All for Juan segment, where a contestant shared her past sexual abuse, leading to accusations of Sotto promoting rape culture and victim shaming.[110]
- In October 2017, host Joey De Leon apologized after his statement in the show, about depression as a "made-up illness". He said his family explained the seriousness of his statements on the mental illness that has claimed thousands of lives.[111]
- On May 31, 2023, the show's original hosts – Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon – announced their resignation from TAPE Inc. after they were barred from airing the show live. It was followed by the resignation of the show's other hosts and production members.[112] In August 2023, it led to an investigation by the MTRCB to ensure compliance on broadcasting regulations.[113]
- On June 2, 2023, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon filed a petition for the cancellation of TAPE Inc.'s trademark renewal for the title "Eat Bulaga!". On December 5, 2023, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines' Bureau of Legal Affairs cancelled the trademark renewal and credited Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and de Leon as the owner of the title "Eat Bulaga!".[114]
- On June 30, 2023, Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon filed a copyright infringement and unfair competition case against TAPE Inc. and GMA Network for "unauthorized airing" of the show and "misuse" of the title Eat Bulaga!.[3] On January 6, 2024, the Regional Trial Court branch 273 of Marikina ordered TAPE Inc. and GMA Network to cease the usage of the trademarks such as EB, Eat Bulaga and the Eat Bulaga theme song, in its programming, as the petition of De Leon, Tito Sotto and Vic Sotto on its copyright case was granted.[72]
- On August 10, 2023, during a sketch comedy in Sugod Bahay, Mga Kapatid! segment, Wally Bayola accidentally uttered off-screen the Tagalog profanity "putang ina!", while the conversation with Jose Manalo, causing a stir among the audience.[115][116] Bayola apologized for the incident a day after and admitted that he made a mistake.[117] On the same day, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) issued a notice to the production group for a hearing on August 14, 2023, regarding Bayola's profanity utterance.[116]
- On September 9, 2023, TAPE Inc. gained access to the YouTube account of the show, while Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon planned to file legal action against TAPE Inc. for its "forced" acquisition of the YouTube account, an action deemed to constitute as cybercrime.[118]
- On September 23, 2023, Joey de Leon joked about the noose as a common neck accessory during Gimme 5: Laro ng mga Henyo which caused controversy as it was widely interpreted as a reference to suicide by hanging and was deemed callous and insensitive by both viewers and mental health advocates.[119][120][121] Creative director Jeny Ferre apologized to the MTRCB for de Leon's brief verbal incident, acknowledging that it insinuated suicide and expressed regret for those who were hurt.[122][123]