It can be recalled that EAT became controversial last Saturday following Joey De Leon’s “Lubid Joke” in a segment called “Gimme 5.” The said joke became controversial as it was connected to suicide since it used a rope as something to hang around the neck, which led to it trending and calls for action from the MTRCB (Movie and Television Review and Classification Board).
The relationship between EAT and MTRCB chair Lala Sotto has been a topic of discussion due to her connections with key figures in the show, such as Tito Sotto, who is her father, and Vice Sotto, who is her uncle, as well as Joey de Leon, who is also close to her. Some people speculate that bias may be present due to these reasons.
For netizens, Lala’s actions seemed unfair after she imposed a 12-day suspension on “Showtime,” but it has not yet been enforced, which is why “It’s Showtime” continues to air.
Today, EAT production has released a letter of apology addressed to MTRCB chair Lala Sotto.
