🔥“I Won’t Let This Slide” — Vic Sotto FINALLY Breaks Silence on Alleged ‘Disrespect’ Toward Atasha Muhlach on Eat Bulaga! Set
After days of public outrage and countless viral clips, the veteran TV host has spoken — and his statement has shocked both fans and critics. Was it all a misunderstanding, or is there truth behind the claims?

Vic, known as one of the country’s most respected and long-time entertainers, was allegedly caught on camera joining in questionable jokes and offhand remarks directed toward the 22-year-old daughter of Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzalez.

Now, Vic has spoken — and what he said surprised everyone.

“I’M DEEPLY SORRY IF SHE FELT UNCOMFORTABLE”

In an official statement aired during Eat Bulaga! and later posted on his verified social media pages, Vic said:

“To Atasha, her family, and to everyone who supports the show — if anything I said or did made her feel uncomfortable or disrespected, I sincerely apologize. That was never my intention.”

He added:

“I’ve worked with many talented, young artists over the years. I’ve always treated them with respect. Atasha is no exception.”

WHAT HAPPENED ON AIR?

The issue started when viewers noticed a segment where off-color jokes and playful teasing were allegedly directed at Atasha, with some netizens describing it as “too much”, and even “borderline inappropriate” considering her age and status as a newcomer in the industry.

What was meant to be light comedy quickly turned into a social media storm, with hashtags like:

#RespectAtasha

#VicSottoIssue

#NotFunnyAnymore

Fans and netizens demanded accountability, with some calling on Vic to publicly acknowledge the growing discomfort viewers felt over the show’s “old-school humor.”

ATASHA STAYS GRACEFUL AND SILENT

Amid all the buzz, Atasha Muhlach has remained poised and silent. She has not addressed the issue publicly, but insiders say she greatly appreciated Vic’s message and “considers it water under the bridge.”

“She’s focused on doing her job. She doesn’t want drama,” said a source close to Atasha’s camp.
“She respects Bossing, and she understands that sometimes things are taken out of context.”

THE PUBLIC REACTS TO VIC’S STATEMENT

Social media was again split — this time between those who accepted Vic’s apology and those who believed he should’ve done more.

💬 “Glad he owned up to it. That’s what a real veteran does.”
💬 “Too little, too late. That apology should’ve come the next day.”
💬 “Respect to Vic for speaking up. Let’s move forward and be better.”

The apology clip has already reached over 2.1 million views across Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter).

OTHER HOSTS: “WE’LL BE MORE CAREFUL”

Following Vic’s lead, some of the other Eat Bulaga! hosts, including Wally Bayola and Jose Manalo, reportedly spoke during the next taping, reminding everyone on set to “always respect boundaries” and to adapt their comedy to modern sensitivities.

“We’re learning, too,” one of them said off-cam.
“We’ve been in the industry for decades, but the world is changing. And so must we.”

IS THIS THE END OF THE ISSUE?

While some fans believe the matter is settled, others are still calling for a long-term change in tone and humor on Eat Bulaga!, especially when working with younger talents like Atasha.

Television watchdog groups are reportedly monitoring future episodes, and a formal complaint has even been filed with the MTRCB, though no decision has been announced yet.