After announcing his plans to run for councilor in Tarlac last month, "It's Showtime" host Ion Perez has officially withdrawn his candidacy from the 2025 midterm elections.

Ion announced the news on his TikTok account on Monday, Nov. 4, apologizing to his supporters for withdrawing from the elections.

"Sa mga kalugar ko diyan sa Concepcion, una po, maraming salamat sa tiwala at suporta niyo na ibinigay sa akin. Pinapaalam ko lang po na hindi na po ako tatakbo o tutuloy bilang konsehal ng Concepcion,” Ion said.

(To my people in Concepcion, thank you very much for the trust and support you have given me. I want to inform you that I will no longer run for or continue as the councilor of Concepcion.)

Ion, 33, expressed that he wanted to ensure he was ready and prepared for the role of a public servant.

"Gusto ko po munang ihanda ang sarili ko para hindi mapahiya at mapaglingkuran kayo nang tama. Muli po, maraming maraming salamat sa inyong tiwala. Paumanhin po," the partner of Vice Ganda added.

(I want to prepare myself first so I won't be embarrassed and can serve you properly. Thank you very much for your trust. I apologize.)