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After months of speculations and issues regarding the noontime program "Eat Bulaga," actor-television host Vic Sotto released a statement regarding the P30 million talent fee that the show's producer Television and Production Exponents Inc. (TAPE) was supposed to settle.

During the press conference for his new sitcom entitled "Open 24/7" with Maja Salvador and Jose Manalo at Seda Hotel in Quezon City, Sotto was a bit cautious in answering questions about "Eat Bulaga."

The cast and director of 'Open 24/7'

After being ambushed by other media, Sotto finally gave in to their pressure and admitted that the P30 million talent fee debt had been resolved.

"Okay na bayad na, buti na lang na-media," he said.

(Okay it's paid, it's a good thing it's in the media)

Sotto also mentioned that it was not a joke and was surprised when the company finally settled its debt.

"Oo, nabayaran na! It’s not a joke,  Hindi ko naman inaasahan yun, kaya thank you na rin,” he added.

When asked about the exact amount of debt paid, Sotto chose not to reveal it.

Despite his statement about the debt issue, Vic continues to make things work with the new management under Romy Jalosjos, who took over production.

"I will comment on that when the right time comes." he said.

According to Sotto, the most important thing right now is for everyone on the show to keep doing their everyday routines.

"Kahit ano naman mangyari talaga sama-sama kami," Vic mentioned.

Bringing in the laughs is the highly-anticipated on-screen comedic collaboration of Sotto as Boss EZ and multi-talented actress Salvador as Mikaela.

Boss EZ is a reluctant, socially awkward guy who finds himself suddenly in charge of a convenience store. Meanwhile, Mikaela is a funny and very "Kikay" girl who is one of Boss EZ's crazy Gen-Z crew in the store.

Boss EZ's convenience store, "Open 24/7," was started by his brother through a bank loan. Unfortunately, his brother had an accident and is temporarily disabled. As the co-borrower, Boss EZ has no option but to take responsibility and deal with all the difficulties of managing his zany Gen-Z crew and quirky clients, or risk losing everything.

Despite all that, Boss EZ is motivated by his love for his brother, his employees, and his clients. He aims to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud. Although they may not be perfect, the convenience store is his home, and they are his family.

Aside from Sotto, Salvador and Manalo, Sparkle Sweethearts Sofia Pablo and Allen Ansay, Sparkle artists Riel Lamodilla, Anjay Anson, Kimson Tan, Abed Green and Bruce will also join 'Open 24/7' Roeland as Doe.

From the direction of JR Reyes under M-Zet Productions, "Open 24/7" can be seen starting May 27, after 'Magpakailanman' on GMA 7.