Vice Ganda Teaches a Valuable Lesson to Contestant on “It’s Showtime” After Inappropriate Comment

On August 31, Vice Ganda, the beloved host of the noontime show It’s Showtime, took a moment to school a female contestant during the program’s “Rampanalo” segment after she made an inappropriate remark that caught the attention of both the live audience and viewers at home.

During the segment, a woman greeted her lover, but in a careless slip of the tongue, she said, “Shout out sa asawa ko—ay, sa kabit ko.” (Shout out to my husband—oh, I mean, to my lover.) This statement was met with an immediate reaction from Vice, who quickly corrected her on-air.

“No, hindi natin shina-shout out ‘yon. That’s very wrong, okay. Hindi ipinagmamalaki ‘yan, ha,” Vice Ganda firmly said. (No, we don’t shout that out. That’s very wrong, okay? That’s not something to be proud of.)

Although the woman immediately apologized for her slip-up, Vice took the opportunity to address the issue and explain why using the word “kabit” (mistress) so casually, especially in a public setting like the show, was inappropriate. Vice pointed out that the use of such language wasn’t just a slip of the tongue, but a reflection of the type of messaging that shouldn’t be normalized, particularly during the noontime program’s broadcast.

This remark also seemed to reference recent controversies surrounding Vice, especially one involving Vice and her partner, Ion Perez. Earlier this year, Vice and Ion had been criticized by netizens after a suggestive moment involving licking icing off their fingers, which some viewers found inappropriate for a daytime show.

“Kahit na, hindi,” Vice emphasized, reinforcing that such language, especially in the middle of the day, wasn’t something to be taken lightly. “Hindi maganda yung salitang ‘yon, lalo na sa tanghali.” (Even so, no. That word is not good, especially in the afternoon.)

In true Vice Ganda fashion, the host lightened the moment with a humorous remark, saying, “Ano ka ba, ang dami na naming issue, dadagdag ka pa. Babu!” (What’s wrong with you? We already have so many issues, and now you want to add more. Goodbye!)

The contestant, realizing her mistake, immediately responded with an apology: “Sorry, sorry, Meme Vice.”

Vice then closed the interaction by reinforcing the message: “Yes. We don’t normalize and romanticize that.”

Through this exchange, Vice Ganda used the platform not only to entertain but also to impart a valuable lesson about responsibility, respect, and the impact of language on public perception. In a world where casual remarks can easily spread and influence others, Vice reminded the audience and the contestant alike that certain words and actions should be taken seriously, no matter the context.

This moment became a teaching point on how we should all be more mindful of the language we use, especially when speaking in public or on national television. It’s a reminder that what might seem like a harmless comment can have greater implications, and it’s important to promote respect and awareness in everything we say and do.