Many netizens were not happy with what Kim Chiu did in front of Bianca Umali in an episode of It’s Showtime, specifically in their Kalokalike Phase 4 segment.
In that episode, one of the contestants was the lookalike of actor Ruru Madrid, and Bianca Umali happened to be there as a judge. It’s also no secret to the public that Ruru Madrid and Bianca Umali are in a real-life relationship.
Because of the contestant’s presence, It’s Showtime was full of teasing and jokes in that segment. However, many netizens didn’t like a joke by Kim Chiu that mentioned Ruru Madrid’s ex, Gabbi Garcia.
According to some netizens, Kim Chiu seems to have no control in her statements and sometimes becomes rude in her jokes. They criticized the host for joking about Gabbi Garcia, which they did not accept as appropriate for the situation. Some of them suggested that Kim Chiu should be replaced by Bela Padilla as the host of It’s Showtime due to this issue.
These criticisms reflect a deeper discourse about proper behavior and conduct on television, and how the jokes and statements of television personalities can affect their image and that of their fans.