PUREGOLD OWNER URGENTLY CALLS JOEY DE LEON ABOUT EAT BULAGA’S CONTRACT – WHAT’S THE REAL SCORE?

A heated discussion recently erupted after reports surfaced that the owner of Puregold personally reached out to Joey de Leon to clarify the status of Eat Bulaga!’s remaining contract with the company.

According to insiders, this urgent call was made due to the growing public confusion between the original Eat Bulaga! hosted by TVJ (Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon) and the revamped version currently aired by TAPE Inc. Puregold, one of the show’s longest-standing sponsors, reportedly wanted to confirm which group holds the legitimate contract to avoid any legal and business complications.

TVJ vs. TAPE: The Sponsorship Dilemma

An inside source revealed that the conversation between Joey de Leon and the Puregold representative remained professional and smooth. However, speculations quickly spread that this could signal a potential shift in sponsorship, especially now that TVJ’s side is gaining massive public support following their return to television under GMA Network.

While there has been no official statement from either party, many believe that big-name sponsors might soon declare their loyalty to the original Eat Bulaga! and its legendary trio. The battle for branding and credibility between TVJ and TAPE Inc. continues to heat up, with audiences closely watching every move.

Will Puregold maintain its existing contract with TAPE Inc., or will it align itself with the original hosts? Fans are eager to see what happens next in this ongoing saga.

TVJ Reacts to TAPE’s New Eat Bulaga! Hosts

In a separate interview, TVJ members admitted that they had watched portions of TAPE Inc.’s version of Eat Bulaga! featuring new hosts Paolo Contis, Betong Sumaya, Buboy Villar, Alexa Miro, and twins Cassy and Mavy Legaspi.

Joey de Leon shared that he stumbled upon clips of the new show while scrolling through social media. “It’s work, man. I peeked,” he admitted. “You can’t fool yourself, right?”

Vic Sotto also acknowledged watching the revamped program, adding, “I watched. Okay. Maybe after 44 years, they’ll be better.” However, Tito Sotto had a different reaction, stating that he deliberately avoided watching the show as it might only make him feel “sad or annoyed.”

Meanwhile, Puregold made a surprising announcement, confirming that it had officially signed Tito Sotto as an endorser alongside Vic and Joey. This move further fueled speculations that the company is leaning towards supporting TVJ rather than the TAPE Inc.-led Eat Bulaga!

The Future of Eat Bulaga! Sponsorships

With this latest development, the long-time partnership between Puregold and TVJ appears to be growing even stronger. In the early days, when Puregold had fewer than 50 stores, the brand already partnered with Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon. Now, as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary with nearly 500 stores nationwide, it remains to be seen whether they will make a decisive move in the Eat Bulaga! controversy.

Will Puregold fully side with TVJ, or will it honor its current deal with TAPE Inc.? The battle over Eat Bulaga!’s legacy is far from over, and the public is eagerly awaiting the next major twist in this intense noontime war. Stay tuned!