Manila, Philippines – July 9, 2025 — Veteran host Joey de Leon made a surprising and seemingly unexpected comment against Atasha Muhlach , daughter of iconic showbiz couple Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales, live on the noontime show EAT this week.

While hosting a segment, Joey suddenly blurted out:

“Others, they immediately feel like artists, but nothing has been proven yet… They’re good, but that’s all. There are many who go viral, but that’s not talent.”

Although Atasha’s name was not directly mentioned, netizens quickly picked up on the hint . Just minutes after the broadcast, the hashtag #JoeySlamsAtasha immediately trended on X (formerly Twitter) .

Is There a Leak, Is There a Sabotage? What’s Really Happening to Atasha Muhlach?

While netizens were still sharing the clip of Joey’s comment, several leaked videos were also circulating online — allegedly from a closed-door event where Atasha was present.

The videos, according to some sources, allegedly show Atasha’s “unwanted actions” while at the party, and there is another footage that allegedly contains controversial statements about a showbiz legend.

“This is not just a leak,” said an anonymous source from the talent agency.
“It seems like someone is really trying to ruin Atasha’s image — and then Joey’s comment comes at the same time?”

Industry Reactions: Divided ang Showbiz World

Reactions from fellow celebrities were immediate. Some defended Atasha , such as Nadine Lustre and Piolo Pascual, who tweeted:

“Let’s uplift young talents, not tear them down.”

But there were others who also seemed to agree with Joey, behind closed doors.

“Too fast, too soon. Showbiz is not just about pedigree.” – said a veteran manager.

Who Is Atasha Muhlach, and Why the Hype?

Atasha is known for being beauty queen material , smart, articulate, and has lineage from two showbiz royalty. She recently became a co-host on a Sunday variety show , and has endorsement deals left and right.

But many also say that the media is pushing him too hard — and now, it seems that the backlash is returning to him.

Does Joey Have a Secret?

Netizens also couldn’t rule out the possibility that Joey has a personal rift with Aga Muhlach, who has repeatedly declined guesting invitations on TV5 shows. It’s possible that the casting of Atasha is an indirect way of venting his anger at his father.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW:

In the next article:

“AUDIO RECORDING of a conversation between Atasha and a fellow influencer — “They’re the only ones who want TV, even if they have no talent” — has also been leaked!”

DISCLAIMER: Some of the details are based on unofficial reports and have not been confirmed by those involved. We continue to monitor the development of the story.