Television and Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE Inc.) Chief Finance Officer Bullet Jalosjos has finally broken his silence regarding "Eat Bulaga!"
In "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the Dapitan City Mayor set things straight concerning rumors that the 43-year-old show will undergo drastic changes.
Bullet admitted there will be changes but this does not include replacing the show's hosts as led by Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon.
He noted the three, whom he described as "pillars" of the noontime show, have accepted the upcoming changes and are "very cooperative about it."
Bullet also noted how everyone is in the loop and that they communicate, share ideas.
"I was given the green light by the board to talk openly kasi I think we have the responsibility sa taong bayan as well. Ang daming speculations and I don't think it will ever stop unless someone addresses this concern. So now we just want to assure the public and everyone else that we're coming up with a more improved 'Eat Bulaga!' Think bigger prizes, more exciting segments."
Bullet also talked about the meeting the executives had with show employees months ago.
According to him, it was requested by his dad, Romeo Jalosjos, who is TAPE, Inc. chairman.
Bullet related that Tito, Vic, and Joey, were present at the meeting along with Tony Tuviera, among others.
"Even the security guard," Bullet reiterated.
"We had a meeting on the studio sa APT. And du'n napag-usapan na it's about time na maging involved yung mga board sa decisions sa loob ng kumpanya. And it was also said there publicly that Tito Tony Tuviera would retire already. So parang tinanggap lang ng pamilya yung retirement; ni dad. And that's one way of confirming to everyone that my brother, Jon-Jon Jalosjos will now take over the daily operations of the show," he said, relating that his congressman brother is now the president of TAPE Inc, while his dad would still be the chairman.
"So dinadaan pa rin sa kanya - back then up to now - ang mga decisions, whatever pagbabago, new portions, new segments - ganun ka detalyado."
He shared that after the meeting Tito, Vic, and Joey did ask to clarify things with his dad.
So what did his dad told them?
"Well, they've (TVJ) always been a part and they will always be a part of 'Eat Bulaga.' So kahit baligtarin natin hindi talaga sila pwedeng mawala sa 'Eat Bulaga.' And 'Eat Bulaga!' cannot live without TVJ. And I think, personally, in my opinion also, that TVJ also cannot live without 'Eat Bulaga.'
"And just to be fair sa kumpanya at sa pamilya, It's also fair to know that even my father, or our family, has also sacrificed even before when the show was not doing well. Nag re-invest na naman si dad to ensure na maswelduhan yung mga talents. Nag-pick up naman. That's why we believe talagang it's a collective effort; ang success ng 'Eat Bulaga.'"
Bullet also tackled their relationship with GMA, relating they still have a two-year contract with the network.
Bullet also maintained that they're financially stable contrary to rumors.
"The company is okay. We're doing good. We can pay our talents. We can pay GMA. So wala po talagang problema when it comes to money."
He could only hope that the show's hosts will also be given the chance to be interviewed "to assure everyone that we're in good relation."
On the other hand, he teased about welcoming new celebrities to the show.
And there would be improvements in terms of content.
Asked about the speculations that circulated, Bullet thinks it boils down to fear of change.
"The only thing constant in the world is change. With the change, as with life and everything in it, there's always some sort of transformation - we have to accept that. We also need to understand that we have to adapt. We always have to adapt. And people who don't adapt, who don't understand, sometimes sila yung naiiwan e," he said. "I really think the fear, it's all about fear of change. Pagbabago. Almost 43 years, it's so hard to see something different after 40 years being relevant."