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It’s Showtime makes triumphant return with uplifting new segments

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Gerry Plaza

<p>Nothing compares to the joy loyal audiences feel when their beloved noontime show they’ve missed watching for months has made a triumphant return.</p><p>And when <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong><u>It’s Showtime</u></strong></em></a> finally reappeared onscreen on the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-kapamilya-channel-12340"><em><u><strong>Kapamilya Channel</strong></u></em></a>, the Madlang People celebrated to the hilt, even making its official hashtag, #ShowtimeMagkaisayahan the top trending topic in the Philippines and worldwide.</p><div><a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime/articles-news/netizens-express-jubilation-excitement-with-return-of-its-showtime-abs-cbn-show-on-kapamilya-channel-12378"><strong><u>READ: Netizens express jubilation, excitement with return of It’s Showtime on Kapamilya Channel</u></strong></a></div><p>But more so, happiness filled the hearts of the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong><u>It’s Showtime</u></strong></em></a> family, as we witnessed how hosts Vice Ganda, Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, Karylle, Jugs Jugueta, and Teddy Corpuz, together with Jackque Gonzaga and Ion Perez, cherished their first time on stage after their long absence.</p><p>The comeback is real, as one netizen pointed out, and the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong><u>It’s Showtime</u></strong></em></a> family is definitely enjoying each moment.</p><p>Their first live episode since March started with a scintillating opening number, with Vhong and Jhong gyrating with their pulsating dance moves to a pumped up version of Apo Hiking Society’s “<em>Do Bidoo</em>.” Tyang Amy Perez and Ryan Bang would stream their own dance steps, with Jackque and Ion performing onstage, to the tune of Kim Chiu’s “<em>Bawal Lumabas</em>.”</p><figure><div id="IVS_ABS_Video_Widget_1_Container"><ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Video_Widget_1" allow="autoplay" data-ivs-key="d4c763cd24bd69e40c24e7f3847f7e0c" data-ivs-spid="3001386" data-ivs-wid="f5fb7bd1-3880"></ivs-player><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script></div></figure><p>Karylle. Jugs and Teddy would then belt out their version of Hale’s “<em>Kahit Pa</em>,” with Vice taking the spotlight with the final solo number, singing December Avenue’s “<em>Sa Ngalan Ng Pag-Ibig</em>”.</p><div> </div><p>Then all the hosts would gather onstage for the finale in production number, singing the Eraserheads’ <em>“Alapaap</em>” and Alamid’s “<em>Sama-Sama</em>” before performing the It’s Showtime theme, which definitely left the Madlang People sentimental.</p><p>Vice and the hosts would then turn emotional with the show’s return despite the many trials it faced.</p><div><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kk3T9ymsfrQ" width="853"></iframe></div><p>The COVID-19 pandemic also made the production adjust to the new normal, with the hosts wearing their protective face shields throughout the show, and also introduce new segments and reformatted present contests to respond and adjust to the current situation.</p><p>Its first game, “Pamilyanario,” the Brito family were chosen by their barangay captain in Barangay 179, Amparo, Caloocan City to join the contest because of their selfless service to the community.  In the fun, exciting game, they won Php65,000.</p><figure><div id="IVS_ABS_Video_Widget_2_Container"><ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Video_Widget_2" allow="autoplay" data-ivs-key="d4c763cd24bd69e40c24e7f3847f7e0c" data-ivs-spid="3001386" data-ivs-wid="f5fb7bd1-3880"></ivs-player><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script></div></figure><p>The return of <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/tawagngtanghalan"><em><strong><u>Tawag Ng Tanghalan</u></strong></em></a> followed, which now featured two rounds of performances from two contenders representing barangays from around the country. First was the conventional sing-offs and the second, having to choose from a selection of tunes to sing on the spot. After singing James Ingram’s “There’s No Easy Way” in the first round, and selecting Orient Pearl’s “Pagsubok” in the second, fish vendor Rommel Arellano of Barangay Bawi, Padre Garcia, Batangas City emerged as the day’s winner.</p><figure><div id="IVS_ABS_Video_Widget_3_Container"><ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Video_Widget_3" allow="autoplay" data-ivs-key="d4c763cd24bd69e40c24e7f3847f7e0c" data-ivs-spid="3001386" data-ivs-wid="f5fb7bd1-3880"></ivs-player><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script></div></figure><p>A first-ever job applicant search on noontime TV was featured next on “1ted: Now Hiring,” which provides employment opportunities for select “Applicandidates.” In this day’s search, <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/tawagngtanghalan"><em><strong><u>Tawag Ng Tangalan</u></strong></em></a> hurado and <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/magandangbuhay"><em><strong><u>Magandang Buhay</u></strong></em></a> momshie Karla Estrada used the segment to look for a new office secretary for her chain of salons. After a series of challenges between two contenders, Karla selected and hired Applicandidate Katherine Silverio of Paranaque City, who also won a Php50,000 bonus.</p><figure><div id="IVS_ABS_Video_Widget_4_Container"><ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Video_Widget_4" allow="autoplay" data-ivs-key="d4c763cd24bd69e40c24e7f3847f7e0c" data-ivs-spid="3001386" data-ivs-wid="f5fb7bd1-3880"></ivs-player><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script></div></figure><p>Definitely,<a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em> <strong><u>It’s Showtime’s</u></strong></em></a> glorious return offered the same fun, hilarious banters from hosts, with new challenging and relevant segments to delight and bring relief and aid to Madlang People affected by the COVID-19 crisis.</p><p>Watch <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/itsshowtime"><em><strong><u>It’s Showtime</u></strong></em></a> Mondays to Saturdays at noontime on the <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-kapamilya-channel-12340"><strong><u>Kapamilya Channel</u></strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>

It’s Showtime’s glorious comeback proved exciting, fun, and relevant to the times.