AIRPORT AMBUSH: Vice Ganda Unmasks the “Clueless” Fan and the Dark Side of Viral Clout!

In the high-velocity world of Philippine entertainment, where every second is a potential TikTok trend, the line between a “supporter” and a “saboteur” has become dangerously thin. As we enter the first week of January 2026, the “Unkabogable Star” Vice Ganda has found herself at the center of a digital firestorm. A viral video—depicting a tense encounter at an airport—has divided the Madlang People, sparking an investigation into the motives of modern-day “content creators” who haunt the terminals of our public life.

The headline currently paralyzing the showbiz world is as biting as one of Vice’s punchlines: “THE AIRPORT DOGSHOW: Vice Ganda Breaks Silence on the Fan Who Didn’t Know Her Name!”

I. THE INCIDENT: A Race Against Time at the Terminal

The drama unfolded in the early hours of Monday, January 5, 2026. Vice Ganda, arguably the most recognizable face in Philippine television, was rushing to catch a flight. As any frequent traveler knows, the airport is a gauntlet of stress, security checks, and tight schedules. But for a superstar, it is also a stage where the cameras never stop rolling.

A video surfaced showing a woman persistently following Vice, her smartphone shoved into the comedian’s personal space. The “fan” claimed to be a supporter, yet in a baffling turn of events, she appeared unable to name the star she was filming.

“I don’t know your name… I watch Eat Bulaga,” the woman reportedly said while continuing to record.

Vice Ganda’s reaction—a sharp, witty, yet visibly irritated “You don’t even know me, Ate”—immediately went viral. Critics were quick to label the comedian as “mataray” (snobbish), but the investigation into the full story reveals a much more calculated plot.

II. THE REBUNAL: Reenactment and “Dogshow” on Live TV

Vice Ganda is not one to let a narrative be written for her. During the “Laro-Laro Pick” segment of It’s Showtime on Monday, Vice turned the controversy into comedy gold—a classic “dogshow” move that served as her official statement.

Pointing to a contestant who bore a striking resemblance to the woman in the video, Vice quipped: “You look like the one who was videoing me at the airport!”

The studio erupted in laughter, but beneath the humor was a stinging clarification. Vice proceeded to perform a live reenactment of the encounter, exposing the absurdity of the situation.

The Long Walk: Vice revealed that the woman followed her for a significant distance, seemingly determined to get a reaction.

The Recognition: Vice debunked the “I don’t know her” act. “She saw me and said, ‘Ay, si Vice Ganda!’ then started filming. But when the camera was rolling, suddenly she didn’t know my name?”

The Sabotage: Vice hinted that she was being intentionally provoked. “She really annoyed me, girl. I was rushing, I was late for my flight, and she was following me just to get content.”

III. THE INVESTIGATION: The “Clout-Chasing” Phenomenon

Showbiz insiders and netizens are now analyzing the video with forensic intensity. The consensus? This wasn’t a fan encounter; it was an attempted character assassination for clicks.

By claiming she didn’t know Vice’s name and mentioning a rival show (Eat Bulaga), the woman in the video created a “perfect storm” for a viral bash-fest. If Vice had lost her temper, the headline would have been “Vice Ganda Attacks Fan.” By remaining composed but firm, Vice managed to flip the script, but the emotional toll of being “prey” for content creators remains a serious issue.

“It’s a new kind of harassment,” says one digital marketing expert. “People are no longer looking for an autograph; they are looking for a reaction they can monetize.”

IV. THE FALLOUT: Netizens Take Sides

The “Unkabogable” star’s explanation has shifted the tide of public opinion. While a small group of critics still argue that celebrities should be “always on” and “always kind,” the majority of the Madlang People have rallied behind Vice.

Team Vice: Argues that celebrities are human beings who deserve boundaries, especially when they are literally running to catch a flight.

Team “Clout”: Consists of those who believe the woman in the video was a “troll” sent to provoke a scandal or simply someone desperate for five minutes of fame at someone else’s expense.

V. THE VERDICT: The Queen Remains Unshaken

As of January 6, 2026, Vice Ganda has effectively neutralized the issue through her signature brand of “dogshow” diplomacy. By laughing at the situation on national television, she has stripped the “viral fan” of her power.

However, the mystery of why people are willing to “bwisitin” (annoy) their idols just for a viral hit lingers. In the era of social media, the most dangerous thing you can give a celebrity is not a bad review—it’s a smartphone and a hidden agenda.

Vice Ganda’s message to her “bashers” and clout-chasers is clear: “I’m late for my flight, and I’m too busy being a star to play a part in your scripted drama.”

The flight has departed, and the Unkabogable Star has once again landed on her feet, leaving the clout-chasers at the terminal.