Many netizens were surprised by a recent revelation from The Barcads member Miles Ocampo regarding what transpired over the past four months within the It’s Showtime: Bulaga family. A lot has changed—not just with the set but also in its segments, many of which have been widely anticipated by viewers.

Some personalities have left, while new members joined The Barcads, including Julia Barretto and Arboni Gabriel, following the temporary leave of Atasha Muhlach. In the three months since Julia and Arboni joined the noontime show, it seems the audience is starting to embrace them as official Barcads due to their hosting skills and charm—qualities that many Filipinos have come to appreciate.

This is backed by several positive reactions from netizens, praising Julia and Arboni as fitting additions to It’s Bulaga for the long run. It’s also undeniable that they’ve struck a chord with the public, as reports from showbiz insiders reveal that It’s Bulaga’s ratings have increased consistently over the past three months—something that delighted the entire Barcads team.

Now, the big question: with Julia and Arboni performing so well as co-hosts, will Atasha Muhlach still return to the show?

Currently, Atasha—the only daughter of Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzalez—remains busy with her projects under Studio Viva, particularly the Philippine adaptation of the Thai blockbuster Bad Genius: The Series. She plays one of the lead roles alongside fellow Viva talents like Joss Aquino, Gab Lagman, and Hyann Calica.

Reports indicate that Atasha left It’s Bulaga temporarily due to scheduling conflicts, as she continues to film and tape scenes for Bad Genius across different parts of Luzon. This was confirmed by the show’s director, Direk Cabredo, who said Atasha could no longer juggle both hosting duties and her acting commitments.

Meanwhile, Barcads co-host Miles Ocampo admitted feeling a mix of emotions over her best friend Atasha’s departure from It’s Bulaga. She said the two had grown close, along with their youngest member Ry Medison, and had been learning to deepen their friendship. It saddened her that Atasha left just when their bond was growing stronger.

However, Miles also expressed happiness for her best friend, saying Atasha is finally achieving her dream of starring in a major project outside of It’s Bulaga—something many aspiring actors only wish for. She believes this is a major break for Atasha and sees it as a blessing from God because of her kindhearted nature—not only within the Barcads family but also toward ordinary people.

Miles added that she hopes Atasha will return to the studio soon so they can work together again as part of the It’s Bulaga family. It’s worth noting that Atasha’s series with Viva is nearing its end, and many are hoping she’ll return to fulfill her original commitment to It’s Bulaga.