For almost two weeks, the “madlang people” have noticed a big gap in the noontime program It’s Showtime . The “Uncabogable Star” Vice Ganda has not been seen on television, causing all sorts of speculation and concern among his loyal fans. Vice was last seen on March 12, 2026, and since then, his presence on the program has seemed elusive, even his husband Ion Perez is rarely seen.
Many are asking: Is Meme sick? Is she on vacation? Or is there a deeper reason behind her temporary hiatus? Despite the silence of her fellow hosts, details are gradually emerging that will enlighten us all.
From Tokyo to Temporary Stop
Before his disappearance, Vice Ganda was busy with various projects. On February 28, Vice flew to Japan with Ion for the Philippines-Japan Film Festival in Tokyo. His films Call Me Mother and And The Bread Winner Is were featured there , with the latter even serving as the opening film. In his vlogs, Vice was seen having fun while interacting with Filipinos in Japan and visiting popular attractions like the Ichikawa City Zoo.
Upon returning to the Philippines, he rejoined It’s Showtime , but soon disappeared from the air again. According to some reports, his absence may have been part of his preparations for his upcoming birthday on March 31. Vice is known for taking long vacations whenever his special day comes around to relax and regain strength from his relentless work.
The Return of the Legend: Good Night Vice
But the most exciting reason behind his absence is the buzzing news that his iconic talk show, Gandang Gabi Vice (GGV), will be revived. In a speech last January at the University of Santo Tomas for the 27th Inkblot , Vice Ganda himself confirmed that fans should look forward to the return of GGV. This announcement was also supported by ABS-CBN’s PR team on their social media pages.
It can be recalled that GGV lasted nine years before it said goodbye on March 8, 2020. Although Vice was offered to bring the show back in 2023, he turned it down at the time due to his many hosting stints and not wanting to suffer the quality of his work. Now, it seems the comedian is ready to sit in his famous chair again, but this time in a “seasonal” format. This means that the show will only have specific episodes or seasons, instead of airing weekly indefinitely.
Fans’ Excitement
This news brought joy to many viewers who were eager to see Vice interviewing the new generation of artists. His bantering skills, matchmaking skills, and his unparalleled sense of humor are the reasons why GGV remains top-of-mind in the hearts of Filipinos.
So for the worried audience, it seems there is nothing to worry about. Vice Ganda’s temporary absence from It’s Showtime could just be a sign of a bigger and happier return that will surely shake up the world of Philippine television. Let’s watch out for the Uncabogable Star to shine again on his return to television!
