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Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Filipino |
No. of episodes | 4,458 |
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Production locations | ABS-CBN Broadcasting Center, Quezon City, Philippines |
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Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Running time | 150 minutes |
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Network | ABS-CBN |
Release | October 24, 2009 – January 28, 2012 |
Release | February 6, 2012 – May 5, 2020 |
Network | Kapamilya Channel [k] |
Release | June 13, 2020 – present |
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It's Showtime (formerly known as Showtime) is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN and Kapamilya Channel. Originally hosted by Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Kim Atienza, Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, and Vice Ganda, the show premiered on October 24, 2009, on ABS-CBN's Unli PrimeTanghali block, replacing Pilipinas, Game KNB? . Navarro, Curtis, Jugueta, Corpuz, Vice Ganda, Karylle, Jhong Hilario, Ryan Bang, Amy Perez, Ion Perez, Jackie Gonzaga, Kim Chiu, Ogie Alcasid, MC "Muah" Calaquian, Lassy Marquez, Cianne Dominguez, and Darren Espanto currently serve as the hosts.
First announced on October 7, 2009, It's Showtime premiered as a talent competition on October 24, 2009, under the name Showtime. The show aired Monday through Saturday during the timeslot before Wowowee, and replacing Pilipinas, Game Ka Na Ba? , which aired as lead-in for the network's noontime shows. The show's original hosts include Vhong Navarro, Anne Curtis, Kim Atienza, Jugs Jugueta and Teddy Corpuz while Vice Ganda served as a hurado (resident permanent judge).
For the first four seasons of the show, three groups of 2-25 members, of all ages, performed each episode. One member from each group would give a 20-second introduction before their performance.
The hurados and the studio audience assessed each of the performances and give the group from a score ranging from 1 to 10. The scores were calculated as the average.
The winning group each episode would advanced to the weekly finals held on Saturdays. The winning groups then compete against each other for a spot in the monthly finals, held at the end of each month. The winning group of each montly final earns a spot in the grand finale competition.
The losing groups from each weeks or months final may be selected for the special "wildcard week" event, where groups compete against each other in the same, but accelerated, format. The winner of the "wildcard week" gets to advance to the grand finale.
Aside from the talent competition, Showtime also featured mini-segments that offers cash prizes to the studio audiences.
Between October 2010 and February 11, 2011, Showtime was moved to a noontime program after its lead-in Pilipinas Win Na Win was pushed back to an early afternoon timeslot. [1] . After that, the show would resume to its former timeslot to make way for Happy Yipee Yehey! ; the same day also featured the addition of new hosts Billy Crawford and Karylle.
On January 28, 2012, Showtime aired a special subtitled "Thank you, Showtime" to commemorate the ending of its two-year competition format with an impartial farewell. [2] The show resumed broadcast on February 6, 2012 under the rebranded It's Showtime name and airing on the 11:30 am to 2:30 pm timeslot, Mondays to Saturdays, replacing Happy Yipee Yehey! . The show then added new hosts Jhong Hilario, Ryan Bang, Coleen Garcia and Eric Tai. [3] [4] Similarly, Studio 23 and CgeTV acquired simulcast rights during the first few months of its relaunch, while YouTube later added its own spinoff channel Showtime Online Universe in January 2018, [5] [6] alongside three digital programs And I Thank You, Hashtag Roadtrip and Donna What To Do. The Showtime Online Universe received a Silver Creator Award in January 2019. [7]
When the show returned, It's Showtime brought back its original competition format as a special segment while launching new segments for both audience and public viewers where they can win prizes and cash. [8] [9] [10]
The show went with addition of new hosts in the second half of the decade, with Amy Perez and Mariel Rodriguez in January 2016, [11] and Nadine Lustre and James Reid in May 2017. [12] [13] Before 2019 ended, it was announced that Crawford, Garcia, Tai, Reid, Lustre, Atienza, and Joey Marquez had already departed from the show.
On March 10, 2020, It's Showtime temporarily stopped admitting a live audience in response to the government's declaration of a public health emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. [14] [15] Following the government's announcement of a community quarantine in Metro Manila to curb the spread of COVID-19 on March 15, 2020, the show's production was temporarily suspended. [16] During this period, It's Showtime broadcast a combination of episode replays and live episodes conducted via Zoom. [17] [18]
As part of the network's temporary programming changes, the program's timeslot was shortened on April 29, 2020. Subsequently, on May 5, 2020, It's Showtime, along with other ABS-CBN programs, temporary stopped its broadcast, in response to the National Telecommunications Commission's issuance of a cease and desist order to ABS-CBN's free-to-air stations, citing the expiration of the network's 25-year franchise. [19]
On June 13, 2020, the show resumed its broadcast with a shortened 150-minute timeslot on pay television network Kapamilya Channel, owned and operated by ABS-CBN Corporation. The show is also simulcast on Jeepney TV and streams online on Facebook and YouTube via Showtime Online Ü and kapamilya Online Live. [20] [21] After serving as KapareWHO cast member and as resident dancer respectively, "Kuya Escort" Ion Perez and "Ate Girl" Jackie Gonzaga were promoted to co-hosts of the show. On September 28, 2020, Kim Chiu, a guest co-host from the previous years, have been officially added to the show as a regular host. [22]
On October 10, 2020, It's Showtime celebrated its return to free-to-air television via A2Z under airtime leasing between ABS-CBN and religious broadcaster, ZOE Broadcasting Network. [23] However, director Bobet Vidanes left the show in November 2020 after working as the show's main director for eleven years. [24] Boyet Baldemor takes responsibility for the directorial duties of the show's continuation. [25] [26]
On March 16, 2021, Vice Ganda announced at It's Showtime's segment Tawag ng Tanghalan that the show would move to a new studio soon. [27]
From March 18 to April 10, 2021, It's Showtime temporarily suspended their live productions due to the surge of COVID-19 cases in the Greater Manila Area caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant. [28] The show resumed new episodes on April 12, 2021, airing three pre-taped episodes (this includes past Holy Week Episodes) before resuming their live episodes on April 15, 2021.
On April 12, 2021, Jhong Hilario temporarily left the show to take care of his partner and newborn baby. [29]
On May 29, 2021, following the launching of the show's new segment "ReINA Ng Tahanan", the program has been co-directed by John Prats. [30]
From August 7 to 21, 2021, It's Showtime temporarily aired from Hilton Clark Sun Valley Resort in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga while Metro Manila was placed under enhanced community quarantine in light of another COVID-19 surge caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant. [31]
On October 2, 2021, Ogie Alcasid temporarily joined It's Showtime as guest co-host while Vice Ganda, Kim Chiu, Karylle and Ion Perez were on temporary leave until he became a main host on November 13. [32] [33] Jon Moll replaced Bobet Vidanes as the show's permanent director. [34]
From January 6 to 15, 2022, It's Showtime temporarily suspended their live productions on a 10-day break due to the surge of COVID-19 cases in the country caused by the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant until its resumption on January 17. [35]
On May 28, 2022, Anne Curtis returned to It's Showtime after two years of hiatus. [36] One week later, on June 4, 2022, Jhong Hilario returned to the show by disguising as a Tawag ng Tanghalan contestant, surprising all the hosts. [37]
A female dance segment, Girl on Fire, aired from October 2022 to February 18, 2023, with Jackie Gonzaga taking her first role as the main host. [38] A matchmaking segment called Expecially for You premiered on December 4, 2023. [39] Meanwhile, the classic Showtime segment It's Showdown premiered on October 30, 2023, [40] followed by new games such as MeCHOOSE-MeCHOOSE on November 18, 2023, and Act Lang 'To on January 6, 2025. The revival and fourth season of the impersonation segment Kalokalike premiered on September 2, 2024, [41] and a game show titled Throwbox premiered on September 7, 2024. [42] The second season of the beauty pageant competition Showtime Sexy Babe and mystery game show Hide and Sing both premiered on January 20, 2025; [43] Sine Mo 'To later returned on March 4, 2025. [44]
Segments involving the Showtime Kids premiered starting in 2023, beginning with Isip Bata on February 20, 2023, which marked the debut of the Showtime Kids, [45] followed by the revival of Mini Miss U on June 19, 2023, which ended on October 30, 2023. [46] [47] KaraoKids premiered on January 6, 2024, [48] Showing Bulilit on April 29, 2024, [49] [50] Bata-Bata Pick! on July 30, 2024, [51] Hulanino on January 27, 2025, [52] and Ansabe on February 11, 2025. [53]
On July 6, 2022, according to a report from MJ Marfori of TV5's flagship newscast Frontline Pilipinas , it was announced that It's Showtime would have a back-to-back collaboration with TV5's noontime show Tropang LOL , formerly known as Lunch Out Loud. [54] Tropang LOL aired at 11 am until 12:45 pm, serving as a pre-programming to It's Showtime, which aired in a shortened timeslot from 12:45 pm to 3 pm. [55] [56] This is the latest ABS-CBN-produced program to be simulcast on TV5 alongside ASAP Natin To , FPJ: Da King movie block, Magandang Buhay and ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida weeknight evening block.
On July 16, 2022, coinciding with their simulcast debut on TV5, the program refurbished its title card and opening theme song, as well as having a return to live studio audience after two years of suspension from March 9, 2020, [57] making the first variety show on Philippine TV to do so after two years. While Studio 3 was on undergoing renovations, the show temporarily utilized Studio 10, which is used for ASAP Natin 'To , until July 23 when they returned to its home studio two days later with a brand new club-themed set. [58]
On May 1, 2023, following the conclusion of Tropang LOL after nine months, It's Showtime returned to its original 12:00 noon timeslot with a three-hour airtime. [59] Not long after, TV5 announced its co-production venture with Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon where they would air their noontime show later known under the placeholder title E.A.T. (now replaced by Eat Bulaga! ) on the noontime slot previously occupied by It's Showtime. TV5 offered the 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm time slot to ABS-CBN for It's Showtime which the latter respectfully declined. ABS-CBN and TV5 then separately announced that It's Showtime would end its simulcast on TV5 on June 30. [60]
On June 20, 2023, ABS-CBN and GMA Network [l] announced on their respective social media accounts that It's Showtime would simulcast through GMA's sister network, GTV beginning on July 1. [61] A contract signing between the executives of ABS-CBN and GMA was held at Seda Vertis North on June 28, with former guest co-hosts Iya Villania and Robi Domingo hosting the said event. [62] From September to November 2023, the simulcast of It's Showtime on GTV was temporarily limited to 2 hours every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday as it made way for the network's live broadcast of NCAA Season 99. [63]
It's Showtime temporarily stopped its broadcast from October 13 to 27, 2023, to serve a 12-day suspension imposed by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB). In its place, It's Your Lucky Day was aired. Upon its return on October 28, It's Showtime aired from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm every Monday to Friday and 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm every Saturday. [64] Its timeslot was later reverted back to 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm from Monday to Saturday. GTV's simulcast silently ended on December 31, 2024, as It's Showtime continues to air on GMA Network and AMBS-owned All TV. [65]
On March 18, 2024, during the show's airing, a mysterious teaser popped out before commercial break stating: "Good News, Madlang People, Abangan!" (transl. Good News, Madlang People, Coming Soon!). Later on, ABS-CBN and It's Showtime's social media accounts posted a video featuring a reveal that would take place on air via Facebook and YouTube. Two days later, a media event where ABS-CBN and GMA Network signed a contract announced that It's Showtime would extend its simulcast to the latter's main channel, as well as on GMA Pinoy TV and Kapuso Stream. [66] [67] [68] The contract was signed at GMA Network Center Studio 7 that afternoon, with Villania and Domingo reprising their hosting roles from the previous contract signing event. [69] Because of this, the program's simulcast on Jeepney TV ended on April 5.
It's Showtime debuted on GMA Network on April 6, 2024, while retaining its simulcast on its sister channel GTV (until December 31, after one year and six months). It took over the timeslot of its former rival Tahanang Pinakamasaya , TAPE Inc.'s final noontime program on GMA during its 29-year run on the network. As a result, its opening theme reverted the pre-2020 lyrics but retained the additional lyrics after its move following its debut.
On June 17, 2024, the show silently began its simulcast on All TV, marking its return to channels 2 and 16 in Mega Manila and regional channels previously held by ABS-CBN until 2020. [70] This occurred nearly two months after ABS-CBN Corporation and All TV's owner, Advanced Media Broadcasting System, signed content agreements to air ABS-CBN programs on All TV. [71] [72]
On February 27, 2025, ABS-CBN announced in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange that it would sell most of the Broadcast Center to Ayala Land for redevelopment, pending regulatory approval, where it will consolidate its operations along with its already built soundstages, post-production and production facility at the Horizon PEZA IT Park in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan and retaining 1.4 hectares (3.5 acres) of the property, the ELJ Communications Center. [73] [74] The studio of It's Showtime was included in the sale. [75] The deal will take effect in December 2026. [76]
The following are the current hosts of the show's online show, Showtime Online Ü:
As of October 1, 2025, the show currently airs two segments: Laro Laro Pick and Tawag ng Tanghalan: Ika-9 na Taon.
Magpasikat (lit. 'Show-Off') is the annual talent competition for all the hosts of It's Showtime. It is usually held either a week before the show's anniversary date, October 24, or during the week itself (although the 2021 to 2023 editions were held in November). The performances are evaluated by a special panel of hurados (judges).
Laro Laro Pick (a portmanteau of the words laro (game) and "bato bato pick", Filipino for rock paper scissors; lit. 'game, game, pick!') is a game show segment that premiered on August 18, 2025.
24 new contestants (which consist of 20 civilian contestants and four hosts) compete in a last man standing format in each episode, all vying for a progressive jackpot starting at ₱100,000. Some themed episodes featured up to four different occupational sectors or themed characters, alongside with twists employed such as second chance for eliminated contestants.
Each episode compete in four different stages in the game where approximately half the total number of contestants are eliminated at each stage until one contestant remain, though the number of eliminated contestants varies in each game. Regular contestants are given ₱1,000 each at the start of the game. The last person standing wins the game and will compete in the jackpot round.
In the jackpot round, the contestant can choose to risk their current winnings to attempt for the jackpot (POT) or take a cash offer (LI-POT (lipat/switch)). If they decide to risk it for the jackpot, a question is then given and they must correctly answer the question with a five-second time limit (early episodes with a three-second time limit). Failure to answer correctly results in the contestant forfeiting their prize money, and ₱50,000 is then added to the jackpot. If the contestant answers correctly, the contestant claims the jackpot after which it resets back to ₱100,000. If they choose to take the offer (for a cash sum of up to ₱50,000), they are given a chance to answer the final question unofficially and see if they would have been able to answer it; however, the jackpot will not be affected in this case. If the winning contestant is among one of the four hosts, the prize will be given towards a random audience member, or in some exceptional cases, may be evenly divided among up to 20 audience members.
Tawag ng Tanghalan is an amateur singing competition that aired on the ABS-CBN network from 1953 to 1972. It was first revived on March 8, 1987, and lasted until November 26, 1989. It was once again revived as a segment of the show on January 2, 2016, and has since produced fifteen seasons: nine regular seasons, two kids seasons, and four special seasons. Tawag ng Tanghalan is the show's longest-running segment, airing every day since its return in January 2016.
The ninth season, titled as Ika-9 na Taon, premiered on April 28, 2025, two days after the finale of All-Star Grand Resbak 2025.
The following segments were aired in the show in the past years:
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Tumpakners | October 30, 2023 – January 5, 2024 | In Tumpakners, the hosts are split into two groups, and each group must have a pair representative and that pair is given a category to match while being placed on the other's back. Once the hosts give their signal for the pair to answer, they must face each other and say their answers out loud. For instance, if a group's category is "sour soups," and the pairs of the current group in play say " sinigang " out loud, their answers are valid and the group will receive one point. Each group took turns, and the first team to score three points wins the game, in which they are tasked to award ₱10,000 to two pairs of the audience who are also tasked to play the game and are chosen randomly. In rare cases, the winning condition is reduced to one point, and one pair will be selected to win the cash prize if the segment went over time. If neither teams won, the hosts are required to award ₱5,000 to a random audience member. This segment was also used as the basis for the elimination round on the segment MeCHOOSE-MeCHOOSE. | [87] |
MeCHOOSE-MeCHOOSE | November 18, 2023 – January 5, 2024 | MeCHOOSE-MeCHOOSE (stylized as meCHOOSE-meCHOOSE) is a two-part survival game where the winning contestant could win up to ₱100,000. It is the successor of RamPanalo. This segment debuted on November 18, 2023. Selected hosts, including those from Showtime Online Ü, handpicked contestants from a certain community for the game Tumpakners to compete in the game. Each contestant chose envelopes containing names of hosts to be paired up with standing back-to-back. When signaled by the hosts, pairs face each other and respond to assigned categories, and a correct response allowed the contestant to stay in the game, while an incorrect answer eliminates the contestant. The last contestant standing moves on to the jackpot round. Each contestant is guaranteed ₱1,000 for their participation. In the jackpot round, similar to Eat Bulaga's "Laban o Bawi" segment, contestants must choose among one box from one set of five boxes containing the base values of 2, 4, 6, 8, or 10. The selected box, along the second set of four boxes containing zeroes, are then randomly shuffled backstage, and then they are tasked to arrange those boxes in an order they believed that the base value would be arranged to the farthest left box. Once the contestant made the decision, each box is opened one at a time starting from the far right, and the contestant wins the amount of money shown on the board. Theoratically, the maximum amount the contestant can win is ₱100,000, with the minimum being ₱2. | [88] |
KaraoKids | January 6 – July 13, 2024 | KaraoKids (a portmanteau of the words "karaoke" and "kids") is a game segment where four or five pair of hosts, alongside the assistant of children contestants, compete to identify a series of songs in the fastest time possible. In the first format, each team of two members will be tasked on selecting their child contestant from a lot draw; the child will have to sing the given song while wearing headphones, and the team will have up to two minutes to identify the song in the fastest time. If the team identifies the song, remaining contestants will then do the same in the new time limit imposed by the leading team. The team who remains as the fastest team after all four teams have played will compete for the jackpot; if there is a tie in time limit, a sudden-death tiebreak song will be played and the team who identified the first song in a quicker time moves on. Under the second format, the number of teams was increased to five, and each team is given one minute to identify songs, now performed by a KaraoKids member. A correct song earns the team one point and the team to first scoring two points (three prior to March 18, 2024, episode) will move on to the jackpot round. In both formats, the winning team receives ₱10,000. In the jackpot round, the team will be given two minutes to identify as many as three songs, each with incremental difficulty and prize money, with ₱5,000 for the first song, ₱10,000 for the second and ₱15,000 for the third, with winnings amounts accumulated for a maximum total of ₱30,000. Contestants can pass and may return to the previous song if time permits. In the second format, the prize money was not accumulative and are in a ladder format of ₱10,000-₱25,000-₱50,000. The first song is performed by one KaraoKids member and increases by one for each succeeding round. The prize won for the day be either randomly distributed to people with specific jobs sectors (such as street sweepers, car mechanics, etc.) outside the studio; it will be assigned randomly to one host and broadcast on the next episode. Otherwise, the pot may be divided among a set number of people in the audience. | [48] |
Showing Bulilit | April 29, 2024 – January 17, 2025 | Showing Bulilit is based on both the kids' comedy show Goin' Bulilit and the former It's Showtime segment "Sine Mo 'To". This game involves six different teams of hosts identifying films, television series or theater plays (English or Filipino) through a reenactment of Showtime Kids for a prize money of up to ₱50,000. The first team to identify two titles wins ₱25,000 and compete for a bonus round where they must identify three different original voices of the children's monologues within one minute for the grand prize. | [49] [50] |
Bata Bata Pick! | July 30 – September 6, 2024 | Bata-Bata Pick! (a portmanteau of the words "bata", meaning child and "bato bato pick", Filipino for rock paper scissors) is a segment similar to the previous segment "Mas Testing". Each episode feature three different teams of two competing with two children in a challenged determined by the host. One team member is assigned as the main player and the other as an alay (companion), who serves as a backup player. The main player then choose between two child players who they believe to have performed the best in each challenge. If the team both correctly identifies the two children, they win ₱10,000 that will be given to the studio audience. If they incorrectly identify it, the team who served as an alay must partake in a punishment game, and the team wins nothing. If all three teams fail to win, each team will instead forfeit ₱10,000 as a donation. If all three teams were successful, the hosts beccomes eligible for the day's punishment game instead. | [51] [89] |
Act Lang 'To! | January 6, 2025 – (hiatus) | Act Lang 'To! (lit. 'This is just an act!') is a new game segment where a group of players must guess which one among three hosts is actually experiencing a specific challenge, such as sitting on a block of ice, stepping on a boot filled with slime, or holding a live cockroach. The game consists of three rounds, each featuring a different set of three pre-selected hosts facing unique challenges. During the challenge, all hosts must convincingly pretend they are the ones enduring the task, aiming to mislead the players. After the players make their guess, the hosts reveal the truth by declaring, "Act lang 'to!" if they were faking it. For every correct guess, ₱10,000 is added to the prize pot for the audience. If no money is earned, a fixed cash prize of ₱10,000 will be divided equally among a select group of audience members. | [90] |
Hulanino | 2015 (first iteration) January 27 – February 10, 2025 (second iteration) | Hulanino (a portmanteau of the Filipino words hula, meaning "guess," and anino, meaning "shadow") is a guessing game segment where the hosts — or originally, celebrity contestants — must determine what the shadow is trying to convey. This segment debuted in 2015 and originally featured celebrity guests as players. In the game, two groups, each led by a team captain, compete to guess five actions provided by their team. Team members act out the actions behind a screen, using only their shadows, while one member is tasked with guessing. Each game lasts for two and a half minutes (three for the first episode), and for every correct answer, a cash prize of ₱5,000 is awarded to the studio audience, with a maximum prize of ₱25,000. The winning group is determined by the number of correct answers and the fastest time to guess their last word if both groups are tied. The introduction of new mechanics took place on February 5, 2025. A primary host and a Showtime Kids member will be assigned to each team. While the children guess what the hosts are acting out, the main host will describe what the other hosts are acting out. The shadow cannot be seen by the Showtime Kid. | [52] |
Ansabe | 2015 (first iteration) February 11 – April 5, 2025 (second iteration) | Ansabe (a play on the Filipino phrase "Ano'ng sabe?" or "What did you say?") is a guessing game where players attempt to guess a set of words based on mouth movements. The original hosts included Kim Atienza as Minister Kim Chi, Ryan Bang as Prince Bang Hyun Sung, and Jhong Hilario as Lee Min Jhong. Similar to Hulanino, this segment debuted in 2015 and originally featured celebrity guests as players. In this iteration, all hosts, including the Showtime Kids, will be divided into three groups: Teams A, B, and C. Each group have a designated leader and a "BuliLip (Bulilit Lip) Reader", who will be responsible for guessing a set of five words. These words will be read individually by five team members. The "BuliLip Reader" and will be placed far from the other hosts. Each game lasts for two minutes. Every correct guess earns ₱5,000 for the studio audience. The winning group is determined by the highest number of correct answers, with the fastest time to guess the first word serving as the tiebreaker if two or all three groups are tied. Lastly, the group with the worst performance of the day receives a punishment. Beginning February 13, 2025, the hosts were required to select two Showtime Kids at random, with the first assigned the "BuliLip Reader" and the second as their "Bulilit Member". They would still need to choose their sequence and set of words. | [53] |
KidSONA | May 5, 2025 – (hiatus) | KidSONA: Songs of the Nation Address is a singing and guessing game show. The game is inspired by both the annual State of the Nation Address and the former FUNanghalian segment KaraoKids—of which KidSONA can be considered a sequel—as well as the American children's media franchise Kidsongs and the Japanese children's playpark brand Kidzooona. This segment is a part of the parlor game segment FUNanghalian. It consists of two rounds, the first round where the teams to score two points each are declared winners (later reduced to one with the first team to reach two points proceeding to the jackpot round). Beginning May 8, 2025, a jackpot round is included immediately after, in which three selected kids recite their designated songs before the players make their final guesses. The twist is that the Showtime Kids, dressed in formal attire, recite their song lyrics while standing behind a podium styled after the presidential address. | [91] |
MASAsagot Mo Ba? (with "masa" referring to the masses or working class, lit. 'can you answer?') is a quiz segment that aired from July 21 to August 15, 2025, replacing Step... in the Name of Love. It was replaced with Laro Laro Pick. It features unusual questions about everyday objects, not typically found in quiz bee contests.
Two teams of three compete, answering in turns—first players go first, then second, then third. Players are seated on a jeepney-like set, complete with barkers and a driver, and they answer by pulling a string above their heads, similar to how jeepney passengers hold onto the rails while riding. Each correct answer earns one point, and the first team to score three points wins ₱20,000 and moves to the jackpot round. Losing teams receive a ₱10,000 consolation prize.
In the jackpot, each member answers a different question within 30 seconds. If the first player answers incorrectly, the team loses their chance to win the jackpot. For every correct answer, ₱10,000 is added to their pot. If all three answers are correct, an extra ₱50,000 is added, making the maximum possible pot ₱70,000. The final prize is shared with the studio audience. [92]
Breaking Muse and Escort Mo, Show Mo are beauty pageant segments that premiered on June 30 and July 1, 2025, respectively, replacing Step... in the Name of Love. These segments parodies the tradition of muses and escorts in Filipino basketball leagues—individuals chosen to inspire and support their teams—and features civilian participants aged 18 to 30 who are "G.G.S.S" (gwapong-gwapo or gandang-ganda sa sarili), meaning highly confident in their appearance. [93]
Escort Mo, Show Mo was originally titled Escort of Appeals for its first nine episodes, with the new name taking effect on July 24, 2025 (episode 10 of the segment and episode 19 in total).
Both Breaking Muse and Escort Mo, Show Mo air alternately from Monday to Thursday, with the weekly finals held every Friday, instead of the usual Saturday schedule. An additional Breaking Muse episode aired on July 25, 2025. Due to this, the fourth weekly finals, which was supposed to be originally held that day, was instead rescheduled the next day (Saturday, July 26) for Breaking Muse and the next Monday (July 28) for Escort Mo, Show Mo due to time constraints. Also, the alternate airing of both segments were reversed for the sixth and final week of the Daily Rounds (August 4–7).
The segment ended on August 16, 2025, with Daniel Butas of Brgy. Pasong Kawayan 2, General Trias, Cavite and Verna Joy Tuliao of Brgy. BF-International CAA, Las Piñas declared as grand winners of Escort Mo, Show Mo and Breaking Muse, respectively. Kramim Beraquit of Brgy. Don Bosco, Parañaque City and Joyang Glorioso of Brgy. Sta. Catalina, Pagbilao, Quezon Province were the runners-up, and Mark Colanta of Brgy. San Juan, Cainta, Rizal and Chuchay Lagria of Brgy. San Isidro, Montalban, Rizal finished in third place. [94] [95]
Step... in the Name of Love was a dating game segment aired from April 7 to July 19, 2025, replacing Ansabe. [96] It was replaced with MASAsagot Mo Ba?.
The segment was supposed to air on March 3, 2025, set to replace Showtime Sexy Babe 2025. Auditions for this segment began on February 26, and opened to aspiring contestants aged 18 and above who are single. Applicants must bring a companion and share their story about why they remain single to this day. This segment is the successor to the reality dating game show Expecially for You. This segment was initially shelved for unknown reasons and was replaced by the revival of Sine Mo 'To.
In Step... in the Name of Love, a contestant seeks to find a new date with the assistance of a companion. Each pair consists of a "matchmaker," who is the contestant aiming to find a new match, and their "Hype Bestie," a companion or best friend who guides them throughout the process. Three potential matches, usually of the opposite gender, are then introduced. After each round, the potential matches may either "step up" within four steps (the higher the step, the greater the interest) or "step down," indicating disinterest or a mismatch in criteria. If a potential match steps down to the "X" line, they are deemed a "mismatch" and are automatically disqualified from being matched with the contestant. If one of the matches steps on the highest line in the final step, he or she is automatically considered the matchmaker's match; however, if two or all three matches are on the same level of line after all rounds, the matchmaker must name his or her match.
Hide and Sing was a mystery game show in which a celebrity guest plays detective, attempting to determine which of three completely covered-up singers is the true celebrity singer. This segment debuted in October 2020 until May 2021. It returned on January 20, 2025, and ended on March 8, 2025. [43]
The game is played in two rounds: the first round, called "KanTaguan," where all the singers perform a single song together, and the second round, named "Tagong Kampeon," where each singer performs their individual song. During each round, the co-hosts, celebrity guest, and their chosen studio audience member may interrogate the singers, with their voices altered when they speak normally.
After both rounds are completed, the celebrity guest and their audience companion must choose the hidden singer they believe to be the celebrity singer of the day. If they guess correctly, the studio audience member receives ₱5,000. Additionally, if they identify the celebrity singer by name, they will receive an extra ₱5,000. If they fail to guess, the studio audience member will still receive a gift pack from the show.
Sine Mo 'To (abbreviated as SMT) is a sketch comedy segment that mocks a variety of issues, unique storylines, and characters. Every day, at least two to three audience members are chosen to perform in the skits. At the end of the segment, these participants are awarded a cash prize based on their performance. The segment ran from 2012 to 2017 and was eventually moved to the show's YouTube account as Sine Mo 'To: Online Na 'To! hosted by a variety of Hashtags group members. The revival ran from March 4 to April 3, 2025, replacing an unknown and unnamed segment that was supposed to air the previous day (later revealed to be Step... in the Name of Love which aired four days later on April 7), and was replaced by Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak 2025. [44]
Each story typically lasts a week and consists of six episodes, unless otherwise stated.
No. | Story | Running dates | No. of episodes | Parody | Guest stars |
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1 | "Soafer Latina: Ang Bagong Soafer Hero" (Soafer Latina: The New Soap-er Hero) [97] | March 4–8, 2025 | 5 |
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"Soafer Latina: Ang Bagong Soafer Hero" follows the story of Tina (Vice Ganda), a kind yet often irritable salon manager, who unexpectedly receives a mysterious soap. Curious about its true purpose, she investigates its origins with Tina, leading to the revelation that the soap grants special abilities. Upon using it, Tina transforms into Soafer Latina, a new hero with unique powers. However, a hair-related issue puts her in the spotlight, with everyone searching for her. As the story reaches its conclusion, the fate of Soafer Latina is revealed. Actor and viral sensation Arman Salon is the guest star of this story, appearing in its fourth episode on March 7, 2025. | |||||
2 | "My Love Will Make You Appear, Disappear, One-Half, One-Fourth" [n] [100] | March 24–29, 2025 | 6 | — | |
In "My Love Will Make You Appear, Disappear, 1/2, 1/4", Memerlyn (Vice Ganda), a struggling perya owner, searches for the best magician to revive her fair. Lassy, Jhong Hilario, and Vhong Navarro audition with magic and comedy, while Kim Chiu is amazed by Vice's magic. As the story unfolds, new talents like Saringkingking (Chiu), Baby Doll Johaira, and MagiShawn Mendez (Jhong Hilario) join the competition. Rivalries emerge, leading to the elimination of Kambal Sa Zumba. Despite warnings from Scary Underwood (Bela Padilla) about a deadly disease, Memerlyn continues preparing for the grand opening, which concludes with joyful performances and acrobatic acts. | |||||
3 | "Wag Kang PaBeBe: The Big Co-Love" (Don't Be PaBeBe: The Big Co-Love) [o] [101] | March 31 – April 3, 2025 | 4 |
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Parodying the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, "Wag Kang PaBeBe: The Big Co-Love" features five pairs of "pabebe" housemates are introduced inside "Koya"'s house. They prove their love through daring tasks, such as kissing armpits and showing off romantic dance moves. The women then flex their partners through a debate, but comedic accidents like collapsing sofas and foam wrestling occur. The story also brings back evicted housemates AC Bonifacio and Ashley Ortega, leading to a task where the housemates reenact viral emotional memes, causing hilarious drama and playful flour fights. Emotions run high as some housemates go missing, and Jose Marie faces a unique eviction challenge against new housemate Johaira, ending with an intense water balloon showdown. The cast and their "pairs" with their monikers:
Mang Ca-Dore
SungAlda
NiaNio
BeniMarie
The season's first evicted pair, actress and dancer AC Bonifacio and actress Ashley Ortega, appeared as guest stars in the story's third episode on April 2, 2025. NOTE: The episodes of this story were reduced from six to four to make way for Tawag ng Tanghalan: All-Star Grand Resbak 2025. |
Quiz Vee was a quiz segment that premiered on March 4, 2025, wherein Vice Ganda asks trivia questions to the Madlang People about general information and current events. The audience gets prize money (usually ₱2,000) if the audience answers their assigned question correctly. [103] This segment usually serves as a filler gap when a segment ends earlier than expected.
The beauty pageant competition Showtime Sexy Babe returned for its second season in 2025, then titled as Showtime Sexy Babe 2025. Auditions for this segment opened on January 11. This competition is open to girls, transgenders, and bisexuals between the ages of 18 and 28, who are confidently beautiful regardless of their appearance, body type, size, or flaw. This segment debuted in December 2021, and Sam Coloso won the season. [104] It is also notable for Cianne Dominguez, who was a semifinalist and later became one of the show's main hosts; Jubilyn Sabino and Johaira Moris, who were both grand finalists, later became members of Showtime Baby Dolls. The segment returned on January 20, 2025, [43] and ended on March 1, 2025, with Zeah Pala as the season's grand winner. [105] [106]
And the Breadwinner Is... was a game show that is similar to the segment TrabaHula and is named after the family comedy-drama film of the same name by Vice Ganda that also served as a promotion for the film, debuted on November 25, 2024, replacing Kalokalike: Face 4, and ended in January 2025. [107] [108]
Season four of the impersonation talent show Kalokalike, dubbed as "Kalokalike: Face 4", premiered on September 2, 2024, and ran until November 23, 2024. This marked the return of the segment almost ten years since its last season in 2013. At the end of the season, Vyan Dela Cruz, who impersonated singer KZ Tandingan, was crowned the fourth "Ultimate Kalokalike", besting 15 other grand finalists. [109] [110]
Kalokalike had already aired three seasons since its debut in 2013. The competition had three winners: Jonathan Garcia as actor Christopher de Leon, Jennifer Catayong (a.k.a. Nicki Morena) as rapper Nicki Minaj, and Daniel Uy Aliermo (a.k.a. Daniela Diva) as It's Showtime host and comedian Vice Ganda. [111]
Throwbox was a game show that premiered on September 7, 2024. In "Throwbox," players have the opportunity to "go back in time" by answering trivia questions about different decades, ranging from the 1970s to the 2010s. The game consists of two parts: an elimination round and the main gameplay. [42]
In the elimination round, a group of ten players each selects one of ten colored boxes. The objective is to pick the correct box containing a star and confetti (later replaced by a picture of a specific It's Showtime host). The player who selects this box advances to the main round and instantly receives ₱10,000, while those who do not select the correct box receive ₱1,000 for participation.
Before the main game begins, the advancing player must set aside half of their ₱10,000 as savings and risk the other half as the initial stake. The hosts then introduce ten boxes, each featuring a question related to a specific year and a corresponding cash amount. For example, a box marked "1989" may be worth ₱15,000. The player is required to choose five out of the ten boxes. Each box contains a question with three multiple-choice answers. If the player answers correctly, the cash value of the box is added to their bank; if incorrect, the same amount is deducted.
After playing and answering questions from five boxes, the contestant has a chance to either double, triple, halve, or even lose their banked money in the "Super Box" round, which features a different question and year category. Before this round begins, the contestant must choose between two options: "Doble o Kalahati" (Double or Half) or "Triple o Sawi" (Triple or Nothing). In "Doble o Kalahati", a correct answer doubles the contestant's bank, while an incorrect answer reduces it by half. In "Triple o Sawi" a correct answer triples the bank, but an incorrect answer results in losing all the money. The "Super Box" question contains four multiple-choice answers.
Expecially for You (stylized as "eXpecially for you" and "EXpecially for You") was a reality dating segment that premiered on December 4, 2023, and ended on September 21, 2024, replacing the dance competition segment It's Showdown . The segment's name is a pun on Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan's song Especially for You, as well as the word "ex," which refers to a previous relationship. [112] [113] [39] [114] In rare instances, if a searcher's ex isn't on the show, they may be joined by a close friend or relative. This segment was open to people of all genders aged 18 and up. Auditions were open to: any couple can audition for the show, but they must have broken up and be on good terms; and to audition as a searchee, any civilian who is single and "ready to mingle" regardless of gender can do so. The segment was replaced by Kalokalike: Face 4.
It's Showdown was a dance competition that premiered from October 30 to December 2, 2023, replacing Mini Miss U. The competition features the so-called "Classic Showtime" format: dance groups from around the Philippines battle and show off their dance skills in the "Showdance Arena" vying to become the segment's grand champion. It is open to all dance groups: all boys, all girls, all LGBTQ+, or mixed, and all ages 16 and up. [40] At the end of the competition, Fresno Style PH was crowned the grand champion, with United Alliance in second place, and AMK Rock Nation coming in third place. [115] The segment was replaced by Expecially for You.
Mini Miss U was a beauty pageant competition for kids aged 8 years old and below. Mini Miss U was first aired on January 6, 2020, but was cancelled following the COVID-19 pandemic and the ABS-CBN shutdown. Auditions for this segment was held starting on June 7, 2023. [116] The segment then returned on June 19, 2023 [46] [47] and ran until October 28, 2023, where Arianah Kelsey Lasam was named the winner. [117] She later became a member of Showtime Kids together with Enicka Xaria Orbe and Briseis Ericka Quijano who also became grand finalists after their respective stints in the competition.
Segments on Showtime Online Ü mirror those aired on its television counterpart, while also featuring exclusive content that is available only through the online platform.
Segment name | Description |
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Current segments | |
SOÜ KanTambayan | The hosts—particularly the singer-hosts Anne Tenorio, Anthony Castillo, JM Dela Cerna, Lorraine Galvez, Mackie Empuerto, Marielle Montellano, and Sheena Belarmino—deliver a song intermission, typically performed during the pre-shows. |
House of Representa-Kids | A parody of the House of Representatives, the Showtime Kids share their personal opinions on questions submitted by viewers through social media. |
SOÜ Palaru! | Those that who were eliminated on Laro Laro Pick! play a game of "It's Giving!" and be the last man standing to win a cash prize ₱1,000 and an exclusive SOÜ t-shirt. |
Former segments | |
Quiet on Set | The hosts and special guests engage in discussions about current events, particularly when promoting upcoming projects, all within a round-table format. This segment is sponsored by Røde Microphones. |
SOÜ Daycare | The hosts engage with the Showtime Kids through various games and challenges in a segment that airs exclusively when the kids are present, typically following kid-related segments. |
Spluk... in the Name of Love | The hosts discuss the featured pair of the day from "Step... in the Name of Love" in a podcast-style format. They analyze the chemistry, interactions, and dynamics between the pair, while also considering the three potential matches for each. The hosts also share their personal insights and opinions, creating a conversational and engaging atmosphere. Simultaneously, viewers are encouraged to participate by sharing their comments live during the broadcast. This segment is sponsored by Røde Microphones. Alternates with Kwentong Kanto and House of Representa-Kids every weekdays, also airs on Saturdays. |
Liga sa SOÜ | The hosts interview selected members of the two barangays currently featured in Breaking Muse and Escort Mo, Show Mo, followed by a trivia game where participants have the chance to win cash prizes. This segment is sponsored by Røde Microphones. Airs every weekdays. |
Kwentong Kanto | The hosts interview the winning Breaking Muse or Escort Mo, Show Mo of the day, discussing the contestant's experience and journey throughout the segment. This segment is sponsored by Røde Microphones. Airs every weekdays with House of Representa-Kids. |
Turo ng Tanghalan | The singer-hosts provide valuable tips and advice on singing techniques, vocal care, and performance strategies. They also offer insightful commentary on the contenders of the day in "Tawag ng Tanghalan," highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and overall stage presence. |
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Wins | 50+ | |
Nominations | 70+ | |
(Not all awards and nominations are listed below) |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated artist / work | Result | Ref. |
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2010 | 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program | It's Showtime | Won | [118] |
Best Talent Search Program Host | Kim Atienza, Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, and Vhong Navarro | Nominated | |||
2011 | 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Talent Search Program | It's Showtime | Won | [119] |
Best Talent Search Program Host | Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz, Billy Crawford, Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, Jugs Jugueta, Karylle, and Vhong Navarro | Nominated | |||
2012 | 2nd EdukCircle Awards | Best TV Comedian | Vice Ganda | Won | [120] |
8th USTv Student's Choice Awards | Best Reality Show | It's Showtime | Won | [121] | |
34th Catholic Mass Media Award | Best Entertainment Program | Nominated | |||
26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Reality and Game Show | Won | [122] | ||
Best Reality and Game Show Host | Kim Atienza, Ryan Bang, Teddy Corpuz, Billy Crawford, Anne Curtis, Vice Ganda, Coleen Garcia, Jhong Hilario, Jugs Jugueta, Karylle, Vhong Navarro, and Joy Rendon | Won | |||
2013 | 4th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Variety Program | It's Showtime | Nominated | [123] |
Outstanding Female Host in a Musical or Variety Program | Anne Curtis | Nominated | |||
Karylle | Nominated | ||||
Outstanding Male Host in a Musical or Variety Program | Vice Ganda | Nominated | |||
9th USTv Student's Choice Awards | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | ||
Best Variety Show Host | Anne Curtis | Won | |||
27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | [124] | |
Best Female TV Host | Anne Curtis | Won | |||
Karylle | Nominated | ||||
Best Male TV Host | Billy Crawford | Won | |||
Vice Ganda | Nominated | ||||
Vhong Navarro | Nominated | ||||
2014 | 5th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Variety Program | It's Showtime | Nominated | [125] |
Outstanding Female Host in a Musical or Variety Program | Anne Curtis | Won | |||
Karylle | Nominated | ||||
Outstanding Male Host in a Musical or Variety Program | Vice Ganda | Nominated | |||
Vhong Navarro | Nominated | ||||
4th EdukCircle Awards | Best TV Comedian | Vice Ganda | Won | [126] | |
4th Yahoo! OMG Awards | Best Male TV Host | Vhong Navarro | Won | [127] | |
Best Female TV Host | Karylle | Nominated | |||
Love Team of the Year | Vice Ganda and Karylle | Won | |||
28th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | [128] | |
Best Female TV Host | Anne Curtis | Nominated | |||
Best Male TV Host | Billy Crawford | Nominated | |||
Vice Ganda | Won | ||||
2015 | 5th EdukCircle Awards | Best TV Personality in Comedy | Won | [129] | |
6th Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Variety Program | It's Showtime | Nominated | [130] | |
Outstanding Female Host in a Musical or Variety Program | Anne Curtis | Nominated | |||
Karylle | Nominated | ||||
Outstanding Male Host in a Musical or Variety Program | Billy Crawford | Nominated | |||
Vice Ganda | Won | ||||
Vhong Navarro | Nominated | ||||
2nd Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | ||
Best Male TV Host | Vice Ganda | Won | |||
11th USTv Student's Choice Awards | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | ||
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Musical Variety Show | Nominated | [131] | ||
Best Female TV Host | Anne Curtis | Won | |||
Best Male TV Host | Billy Crawford | Nominated | |||
Vice Ganda | Won | ||||
2016 | 6th EdukCircle Awards | Most Outstanding TV Personality in Comedy | Vice Ganda | Won | [132] |
Golden Laurel Lyceans' Choice Media Awards | Best Noontime Show | It's Showtime | Won | [133] | |
2nd Aral Parangal Awards of the Young Educators' Council of SOCKSARGEN (YECS) | Best TV Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | ||
12th USTv Student's Choice Awards | Best Variety Show | Nominated | |||
Best Female Show Host | Anne Curtis | Won | |||
30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | |||||
Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Nominated | [134] | ||
Best Female TV Host | Anne Curtis | Won | |||
Karylle | Nominated | ||||
Amy Perez | Nominated | ||||
Best Male TV Host | Billy Crawford | Nominated | |||
Vice Ganda | Nominated | ||||
Best New Male TV Personality | Nikko Natividad | Nominated | |||
Best New Female TV Personality | Miho Nishida | Nominated | |||
2017 | 1st Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Noontime Show | It's Showtime | Won | [135] |
7th EdukCircle Awards | Best Female Variety Show Host | Anne Curtis | Won | [136] | |
Most Outstanding TV Personality in Comedy | Vice Ganda | Won | |||
3rd RAWR Awards | Trending Show of the Year | It's Showtime | Won | [137] | |
31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Variety Show | Nominated | [138] | ||
Best Female TV Host | Anne Curtis | Nominated | |||
Nadine Lustre | Nominated | ||||
Amy Perez | Nominated | ||||
Best Male TV Host | Billy Crawford | Nominated | |||
Vice Ganda | Won | ||||
2018 | 4th RAWR Awards | Favorite Group of the Year | Hashtags | Won | [139] |
Trending Show of the Year | It's Showtime | Won | |||
32nd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Variety Show | Nominated | [140] | ||
Best Female TV Host | Anne Curtis | Nominated | |||
Amy Perez | Nominated | ||||
Best Male TV Host | Vice Ganda | Nominated | |||
Vhong Navarro | Nominated | ||||
Best New Male TV Personality | Greg Hawkins | Nominated | |||
Wilbert Ross | Nominated | ||||
Best New Female TV Personality | Jackie Gonzaga | Nominated | |||
2019 | 2nd Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | [141] |
9th EdukCircle Awards | Best Female Noontime Show Host | Anne Curtis | Won | [142] | |
Best Male Noontime Show Host | Vice Ganda | Won | |||
5th RAWR Awards | Royal Pride Awardee | It's Showtime | Won | [143] | |
Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Ion Perez | Won | |||
33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Nominated | [144] | |
Best Female TV Host | Anne Curtis | Won | |||
Amy Perez | Nominated | ||||
Best Male TV Host | Vice Ganda | Won | |||
2020 | 3rd Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Musical/Variety Show and Hosts | It's Showtime | Won | [145] |
6th RAWR Awards | Trending Show of the Year | Won | [146] | ||
7th Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Noontime Show | Won | |||
2021 | 7th RAWR Awards | Favorite TV Host of the year | Vice Ganda | Won | [147] |
34th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | [148] | |
Best Female TV Host | Anne Curtis | Nominated | |||
Karylle | Nominated | ||||
Amy Perez | Won | ||||
Best Male TV Host | Vice Ganda | Won | |||
Best New Male TV Personality | Dan Delgado | Nominated | |||
Wize Estabillo | Nominated | ||||
Jin Macapagal | Nominated | ||||
Ron Macapagal | Nominated | ||||
2022 | 4th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Talent Competition | Tawag ng Tanghalan | Won | [149] |
Most Outstanding Entertainment Show Host | Vice Ganda | Won | |||
Most Effective Male Comedian | Won | ||||
19th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Variety Program | It's Showtime | Won | [150] | |
6th GEMS Awards | Best TV Program Host | Ogie Alcasid | Won | [151] | |
2023 | 35th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Nominated | [152] |
Best Female TV Host | Kim Chiu | Won | |||
Karylle | Nominated | ||||
Amy Perez | Nominated | ||||
Best Male TV Host | Vice Ganda | Nominated | |||
5th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | [153] | |
Most Outstanding Variety Show Host | Anne Curtis | Won | |||
6th Golden Laurel Media Awards | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | [154] [155] | |
Breakthrough Batangueño Social Media Child Personality | Princess Kathryn "Kulot" Caponpon | Won | |||
20th Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | [156] | |
Anak TV Seal Awards | Household Favorite Program for Television | Won | [157] | ||
2024 | 6th Gawad Lasallianeta | Most Outstanding Variety Show | Won | [158] | |
Most Outstanding Male Entertainment Show Host | Vice Ganda | Won | |||
Most Outstanding Female Entertainment Show Host | Anne Curtis | Won | |||
Platinum Stallion National Media Awards | Best Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | [159] | |
Perpetualites' Choice Awards 2024 | Best Noontime Variety Show Host | Vice Ganda | Won | [160] | |
Best Noontime Variety Show | It's Showtime | Won | |||
2025 | 37th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Won | [161] | ||
Best Male TV Host | Vice Ganda | Nominated | |||
Best Female TV Host | Kim Chiu | Won | |||
Anne Curtis | Nominated | ||||
Karylle | Nominated | ||||
Amy Perez | Nominated | ||||
Showtime debuted on its pre-noontime slot on October 24, 2009, with a 14.0% national TV rating based on Kantar Media Philippines, and then moved on the noontime slot from October 2010 to February 2011. [162] Its immense popularity ended the dominance of talk show SiS on its timeslot. [163] GMA Network replaced SiS with Diz Iz It! , a competition similar to Showtime, but it was cancelled after five months.
Showtime's first grand finals held in July 2010 received a 35% national TV rating, beating the 8.9% rating of Diz Iz It! and 13.7% of Eat Bulaga! [164] The second grand finals held in December 2010 scored a 23.4% national TV rating against Eat Bulaga!'s 17.4%. [165] The third grand finals in May 2011 also delivered a rating of 21.3% versus Eat Bulaga!'s 17%.
Showtime again moved to the noontime slot for the second and current time on February 6, 2012, after one year and the show's one week hiatus (now using its current name It's Showtime), with a 13.6% national rating. [166] The episode received an overall 16.3% rating when the viewership numbers from Studio 23 were added. Initially placing behind Eat Bulaga! , the show's rating peaked to a 20.9% national rating during the finals of the "Bida Kapamilya" segment and its third anniversary week-long celebration. [167] [168]
The finals of the Kalokalike segment in June 2013 garnered a 26.8% national TV rating, leaving Eat Bulaga! and Wowowillie with 13.2% and 2.8% ratings, respectively. [169] The finals of the segment's second iteration posted a 21.6% national TV rating, once again beating Eat Bulaga!'s 15.8% and Wowowillie's 2.6%. [170]
It's Showtime continued its dominance in the noontime slot with its fourth anniversary week special held from October 21–26, 2013. [171] [172]
The program faced heavy competition in 2015 when the sixth anniversary special only scored a 10.2% national TV rating, four times behind Eat Bulaga's 40.1%. This is due to the Tamang Panahon special (and the build-up before that), which served as the climax of the then-popular Kalyeserye segment which featured AlDub. [173] [174] [175]
It's Showtime quickly regained its prominence on its time slot when Tawag ng Tanghalan launched in 2016. The program garnered a 33.6% national TV rating during the singing competition's first grand finals, over Eat Bulaga's 11.7%. [176] Tawag ng Tanghalan continued its winning streak during its second-season finale when it posted a national TV rating of 31% against Eat Bulaga's 9.5%. [177] It's Showtime topped the ratings game once again during the first grand finals of Miss Q and A segment on June 30, 2018, with a national TV rating of 28.4% versus Eat Bulaga's 11.1%. [178]
The second Miss Q and A grand finals posted a national TV rating of 27.4%, beating Eat Bulaga's 10.6%, Asawa Ko, Karibal Ko's 13.8%, and Tadhana's 11.3%. [179]
Tawag ng Tanghalan third-season finale posted a national TV rating of 25.8%, beating Eat Bulaga's 10.4% and Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Buhay Ko's 9.5%. [180]
On January 27, 2024, Tawag ng Tanghalan seventh-season finale posted a national TV rating of 4.8% beating Eat Bulaga's 4.5% and Tahanang Pinakamasaya's 2.7%
On February 7, 2024, It's Showtime achieved a historic victory since the ABS-CBN shutdown with a rating of 4.4% once again beating Eat Bulaga's 3.9% and Tahanang Pinakamasaya's 3.1%. [181]
On March 1 and 2, 2024, It's Showtime once again made victories in the ratings with 4.6% and 5.1% respectively. Thus, beating both Eat Bulaga's 4.1% and 4.7% and the finale of Tahanang Pinakamasaya's 2.9% and 2.8%.
On their GMA Network debut last April 6, It's Showtime achieved 524,294 peak concurrent views online and historic rating victory since the ABS-CBN shutdown with an all-time high rating of 9.7% beating Eat Bulaga's 4.4%. [182]
On June 20 and July 5, 2024, It's Showtime made victories in the ratings with 7.9% and 8.7% respectively once again beating Eat Bulaga's 3.6% and 4.0%. [183]
On July 18, 2024, It's Showtime once again achieved a historic victory since the ABS-CBN shutdown and return to the original frequencies through ALLTV last June 17, with a rating of 9.4% beating Eat Bulaga's 3.8%. [184]
A series of statements by guest judge Rosanna Roces against certain groups during an episode in January 2010 attracted controversy for perceived insensitivity towards teachers. ABS-CBN relieved Roces of her jury duty as a form of self-regulation, but Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) placed the program under a 20-day preventive suspension on January 11, 2010. A placeholder variety show titled Magpasikat was aired in lieu of Showtime; Magpasikat had essentially the same talent show format as Showtime except that the competing groups are composed of celebrities. [185] [186] The suspension only lasted for six days after the Court of Appeals issued a 60-day temporary restraining order against the MTRCB's suspension. Showtime eventually returned on air on January 19, 2010. [187] [188] [189] [190] [191] In March 2010, MTRCB ordered a total one-month suspension of the program because of the incident, including the replacement program Magpasikat. The MTRCB also directed the filing of criminal charges against Florida Tan, ABS-CBN vice-president for programming, and other officers "responsible for the violation." [192] Bong Osorio, head of ABS-CBN's Corporate Communications said that the suspension was not yet final and that they were seeking appeal before the Office of the President. [193] The variety show later on won the case because the MTRCB had not presented new arguments that would justify a reversal of its previous resolution. [194] [195]
The program's dating game segment Nasaan Ka, Mr. Pastillas? drew ire from netizens and women's group Gabriela for "pimping" Angelica Yap, popularly known as Pastillas Girl. The program responded to Gabriela's statement, saying that it is "hurtful and offensive to women like Angelica who has done nothing wrong but to share her story with the hope of getting another shot at love." [196] It also clarified the segment's intent of helping Yap find love and recover from a failed relationship. MTRCB summoned the show's executives to give a list of suggestions on how to improve the segment. [197]
On September 4, 2023, the MTRCB suspended the noontime show over an alleged obscene act by Vice Ganda and Ion Perez in a July 25 episode of the "Isip Bata" segment. [198] [199] However, the show continues to air as their network filed a motion for reconsideration. [200] Atty. Juan Ponce Enrile, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, criticized what he perceived as an immoral action on part of Vice and Ion. [201] On September 28, the MTRCB denied the motion for reconsideration filed by ABS-CBN and GMA Network, allowing the networks to appeal to the Office of the President within 15 days. [202] On October 6, both GMA and ABS-CBN decided not to appeal to the Office of the President, leaving the program suspended from October 14 to 27. [203] Another variety show, It's Your Lucky Day temporarily took It's Showtime's timeslot during the suspension period. [204]
Teacher Tony Dizon issued an apology after mistakenly stating that Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was the first female president of the Philippines instead of Corazon Aquino on the show's trivia segment Throwbox on September 19, 2024. Acknowledging the backlash and accusations of boastfulness after sharing his academic achievements, Dizon expressed surprise at the mistake, noting the pressure of performing live. In a Facebook video, he emphasized the importance of learning from mistakes and urged the public to understand the challenges of being in the spotlight. Dizon concluded by stating that while criticism is inevitable, how one responds defines their character. The segment later went on hiatus and eventually never returned in future episodes. [205] [206]
On the February 28, 2025, episode of the beauty pageant competition Showtime Sexy Babe 2025, contestant Heart Aquino admitted having limited knowledge about the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) when asked for her message to the poll body, prompting concern from host Vice Ganda. At 20 years old, Aquino also revealed she has not yet voted, drawing public attention. In response, COMELEC Chairperson George Garcia announced that Aquino was invited to the COMELEC office in Manila for voter education. He emphasized that "many young Filipinos may also lack awareness of the poll body's role, and stated that it is COMELEC's duty to address this gap." Garcia expressed hope that educating Aquino could inspire others to become more informed voters. As a response to the incident, It's Showtime re-introduced its quiz segment called "Quiz V" on March 3, 2025, aiming to promote general knowledge and awareness among its audience. [207] [208] [209]
Showtime: The Album | |
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Soundtrack album | |
Released | October 2010 |
Genre | OPM |
Label | Star Music |
Producer | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. DJ M.O.D. |
A soundtrack album composed of five music tracks featuring the It's Showtime hosts was released in October 2010. [210] [211]
All songs produced by DJ M.O.D.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Showtime Theme Song" (performed by Kim Atienza, Teddy Corpuz, Anne Curtis, Jugs Jugueta, Vhong Navarro) | 2:46 |
2. | "Magpasikat" (performed by Corpuz) | 2:04 |
3. | "Madlang People" | 2:51 |
4. | "Hari ng Dance Floor" (performed by Navarro) | 2:57 |
5. | "We'll Get There" (performed by Curtis) | 4:02 |
Total length: | 14:40 |
Isip Bata: The Album | |
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Compilation album | |
Released | November 3, 2023 |
Genre | OPM Novelty |
Length | 32:50 |
Label | Star |
Producer | Christian Martinez |
Singles from Isip Bata: The Album | |
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Isip Bata: The Album is a compilation album of eleven music tracks featuring the members of the kiddie group "Batang Cute-Po" (then called Showtime Kids) of the show's children's segment "Isip Bata", consisting of Argus Aspiras, Imogen Cantong, Princess Kathryn "Kulot" Caponpon, Jaze Capili, and Lucas Landicho was released on November 3, 2023. [212] [213] [214] The first five singles off the album (Totoy Bibbo, Clap Clap Clap, Dalandan Shake, Pamela, and Learn the 1, 2, 3) were first released on October 13, 2023.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original artist | Length |
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1. | "Chicken Dance" (performed by Imogen, Argus, Kulot, Jaze, Lucas) | Christian Martinez | 4:14 | |
2. | "Totoy Bibbo" (performed by Argus) | Martinez | Vhong Navarro | 3:02 |
3. | "Clap Clap Clap" (performed by Kulot) | Awra Briguela | 2:35 | |
4. | "Dalandan Shake" (performed by Imogen) | Martinez | Navarro, Makisig Morales | 3:02 |
5. | "Learn the 1, 2, 3" (performed by Lucas) |
| 0:56 | |
6. | "Pamela" (performed by Jaze) | Martinez | Navarro | 3:30 |
7. | "Step 1, 2, 3" (performed by Argus) | Sunny Ilacad | 3:25 | |
8. | "Ang Kulit" (performed by Imogen, Argus, Kulot, Jaze, Lucas) |
| Vice Ganda | 3:09 |
9. | "Mag Exercise Tayo" (performed by Imogen, Argus, Kulot, Jaze, Lucas) | Roman Villame | Yoyoy Villame | 2:15 |
10. | "The Teacher and the Pupils" (performed by Imogen, Argus, Kulot, Jaze, Lucas) | Villame | Villame | 0:56 |
11. | "Sayaw ni Vhong" (performed by Imogen, Argus, Kulot, Jaze, Lucas) | Martinez | 3:16 | |
Total length: | 32:50 |
The show spawned its first international franchise in 2019, titled It's Showtime Indonesia , which premiered from March 25, 2019, until May 9, 2020, on MNCTV. [215] It's Showtime became ABS-CBN's first non-narrative format to be franchised by another country. [216]