Yesterday, January 28, 2014 on the most popular noontime show, “It’s Showtime”, dancer and judge of the “That’s My Tomboy” skit, Jhong Hilario walked out during a speech by one of the “That’s My Tomboy” grand finalists.
Not only Jhong Hilario, but even the audience and other
co-hosts were touched by the story of contestant number 10, April Mariz “Epey” HerHer and her
privilege speech during the grand finalists. The contestant, Epey talked about
her promise to her best friend who died years ago and how that has been Epey’s
motivation.
While Jhong was giving his opinion about her story, he broke
down in tears when he hit the subject of friendship. “Hindi madali ang ginagawa namin dito
sa Showtime,” Jhong
said in tears where he was most likely referring to their close friend and
co-host Vhong Navarro and his
current situation.
Everyone on “It’s Showtime” is trying their hardest to stay
strong and keep a smile to continue the happiness every noontime for all the madlang people. After his emotional
breakdown, Jhong then apologized and walked out of the judging panel while Anne Curtis paused with teary eyes and Vice Ganda took charge and called for a
commercial break.
When the show was resumed, Jugs Jugueta and Teddy
Corpuz replaced Jhong in the judging panel.
Here’s the video below:
What did you feel during Epey’s speech, could you relate
also? Would you do the same thing Jhong did?