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EXCLUSIVE: Robi Domingo on hosting ASAP: ‘Kinakabahan pa rin ako’

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<p>Premier Kapamilya host Robi Domingo has been part of the <em>ASAP</em> family since 2008, and even after nearly 17 years on the flagship ABS-CBN show, Robi admitted that he still feels nervous every time he goes onstage.</p><p>“Actually, it&#x27;s... until now, to tell the truth, kinakabahan pa rin ako whenever I step on the ASAP stage. Why? Because you are dealing with the best of the best artists,” Robi revealed in an exclusive interview with PUSH ABS-CBN.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1741497108924Thumb (71).jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Aside from being at the top of his game when interviewing leading artists on the ASAP stage, Robi noted how he should also make them feel comfortable.</p><p>“They&#x27;re here for a big reason and excellence is the game. So when you interview them, they expect excellence as well. And you have to make them feel that they&#x27;re home. That&#x27;s what the host does, di ba?” he emphasized.</p><p>Robi also shared what he believes is the best part of hosting <em>ASAP</em>.</p><p>“Ang pinakamasarap na parte, or pinakamasarap na moment sa pagiging host ng <em>ASAP</em> is you get to enjoy a free concert every single Sunday. Together with these icons,” he candidly expressed.</p><p>Referred to as ‘The New Gen Host,’ Robi shared that aside from watching these Filipino icons perform and interviewing them, he also enjoys building rapport with them.</p><p>“I mean, we even invite guests to come over. I mean, di ba? Nagkakaubusan na ng tickets kina Regine, kina Piolo, sa BINI. And then here I am, sitting sa sidelines, getting the privilege to watch them for free and interview them for free. And not just that, to be able to build a relationship with them. So I really love my job,” he added.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-22" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGX2juFzfGE/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A22%2C%22os%22%3A9444460.5%2C%22ls%22%3A87618.90000009537%2C%22le%22%3A87620.60000002384%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="879" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-22" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Adding to his impressive lineup of shows is the exciting opportunity to host the latest season of <em>Pilipinas Got Talent</em>. Robi teased what’s in store for the much-awaited comeback of the reality talent search.</p><p>“Grabe yung dynamics ng judge ngayon. It&#x27;s different. What we&#x27;re offering for PGT is a new kind of flavor. Syempre, the iconic judges of <em>Pilipinas Got Talent</em> and also the iconic duo of PGT will (always) be there,”</p><p>He noted how he and his co-host for the new season, Melai Cantiveros, will bring something fresh to the show. He also mentioned that the judges will bring a new level of interaction and energy to the seventh season of <em>Pilipinas Got Talent</em>.</p><p>“Ibang atake ginawa namin ni Melai. At same time, iba naman ‘yung dynamics ng ating mga judges,” he shared.</p><div><iframe width="1280" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z_RI6JEHvbs" title="PILIPINAS at buong mundo, sila ang POWER JUDGES na kikilatis sa world-class talent ng mga Pinoy!" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>But aside from the new hosts and judges, Robi also mentioned that the lineup of contestants and their acts are also something viewers can look forward to.</p><p>“Gusto kong sabihin din na ang ganda ng line-up of acts na mapapanood ninyo na mapapa-‘wow, may ganyan pala sa Pilipinas’. So, yeah, ang daming kailangan at dapat pakaabangan sa <em>Pilipinas Got Talent</em>. And I am certain that it will be aired this March,” Robi teased.</p><p><em>Pilipinas Got Talent </em>makes its return after a break since its sixth season in 2018. This time, along with the new hosts, the show features a stellar lineup of powerhouse judges, including ABS-CBN boss Freddie ‘FMG’ Garcia, veteran actress-comedienne Eugene Domingo, premiere leading man Donny Pangilinan, and record-breaking blockbuster queen Kathryn Bernardo.</p>

<p>Kapamilya host Robi Domingo reveals he still feels nervous when hosting the longest-running variety show in the Philippines, ASAP. He also teased about the much-awaited comeback season of Pilipinas Got Talent.</p>

Kapamilya host Robi Domingo reveals he still feels nervous when hosting the longest-running variety show in the Philippines, ASAP. He also teased about the much-awaited comeback season of Pilipinas Got Talent.