Vice Ganda stirred up the chika mill after dropping what many netizens are calling a “sumbat with teeth” on It’s Showtime. The Unkabogable Star, known for his quick wit and sharper tongue, suddenly turned a light banter into what looked like a veiled warning to so-called “plastic supporters.”
It all started harmlessly on Sept. 26 when contestant Joteng greeted Vice with wide-eyed adoration, calling him her idol. But when she quickly shifted to asking for airtime to greet her friends, Vice shot back with a smirk: “Ayun lang pala, ginagamit niyo lang ako. Kunwari idol niyo ako, pero sa Facebook binabash niyo rin ako.”
Cue the gasps and giggles in the studio—but sharp-eared viewers knew this wasn’t just a throwaway joke. Clips of the exchange instantly hit TikTok, and the comment sections went wild.
“May pinatatamaan ’yan!” one netizen wrote. “Sino kaya sa mga ‘close-close kuno’ ni Vice ang naninira behind his back?”
The tension spiked further when Joteng failed to recall Vice’s songs on the spot, prompting co-host Vhong Navarro to laugh it off. But to fans, it felt like Exhibit A: people flaunting their “idol” status for clout, yet not really knowing (or respecting) the person they claim to adore.
Vice doubled down moments later, this time looking directly into the camera: “Mga echosera kayo dito. Kunwari close-close tayo pero may mga post naman kayong chaka tungkol sa akin.”
And just like that, the tea kettle whistled. Was Vice taking a swipe at frenemies in showbiz? Fair-weather “friends” in his inner circle? Or the breed of online bashers who kiss up in person but throw shade on social media?
The star hasn’t clarified, of course—because why kill the intrigue when everyone’s buzzing? For now, Vice Ganda has left the public guessing, turning one contestant’s nervous slip into a full-blown blind item moment.
One thing’s certain: in Vice’s world, laughter may be the currency, but loyalty is the real luxury. And if you’re faking it? Expect to get called out—on live television, no less.