In true Unkabogable fashion, Vice Ganda once again proved why she’s the queen of comedy and chaos on noontime TV. During a recent episode of It’s Showtime, the studio erupted into a mix of confusion, tears, and uncontrollable laughter after Vice executed what might be her most savage—and hilarious—prank yet.

The scene started innocently enough, with the co-hosts engaging in their usual banter and games. But just when everyone least expected it, Vice shifted the mood with a serious, almost confrontational tone—fixing her gaze on one of her co-hosts and declaring with a deadpan face: “Sasabunutan kita!” (Translation: “I’ll pull your hair!”)

Immediately, tension rose. Co-hosts looked stunned and confused, unsure whether Vice was joking or genuinely upset. Some were left speechless. Others tried to mediate, whispering nervously and glancing at the cameras.

But seconds later—BAM!—the tension shattered as Vice burst out laughing, revealing it was all part of a prank. A hidden team of collaborators quickly joined in, cueing music and bringing out props that turned the entire moment into a gag show segment. The co-hosts, some already teary-eyed from stress, collapsed in laughter and relief.

One of them exclaimed, “Akala ko totoo na! Grabe ka Vice!” (I thought it was real! You’re too much, Vice!) while another admitted to almost walking out of the studio out of sheer panic.

The prank, already going viral on social media, has fans praising Vice Ganda’s comedic timing and ability to blur the lines between scripted and spontaneous. Netizens flooded Twitter and TikTok with reactions like:
👉 “Only Vice can make you cry from fear and then cry from laughing—all in 2 minutes!”
👉 “Oscar-worthy prank! Showtime never gets boring with Vice!”

Vice later explained that the prank was meant to lighten the atmosphere amid a particularly emotional week for the team, saying:

“Kailangan natin minsan ng kabaliwan. Para sa good vibes at tawa ng madlang people.”

Once again, Vice Ganda shows why she’s not just a host—she’s an experience. Expect more wild, unpredictable, and laugh-out-loud moments as It’s Showtime continues to bring the madness, with Vice Ganda leading the hilarious charge.

Vice Ganda’s creative prank has ‘Showtime’ co-hosts crying, then laughing
MANILA — “It’s Showtime” mainstays were moved to tears in a prank by their co-host Vice Ganda, whose setup included an appreciation speech, with balloons, a bouquet, and a cake as props — only to be told he was merely asking for their help to deliver the surprise to someone else.

Seen in the comedy superstar’s latest YouTube vlog, the prank had Vice Ganda hopping from one dressing room to another, during what appears to be preparations for or a break from an episode of “It’s Showtime.”

Vice Ganda’s speech included mention of the difficult past year — referring not only to the pandemic, but the broadcast crisis of their home network ABS-CBN — and his appreciation for a person staying on and standing by their family despite those challenges.

Handed the flowers and the cake, the victim would assume the speech was referring to them. Amy Perez, Kim Chiu, Vhong Navarro, Ryan Bang, Teddy Corpuz, and Jackie Gonzaga all ended up crying. Karylle was the only exception, who appeared to instantly doubt the surprise.

“I’m going to fix you!” Perez quipped, saying it would be a first in her career — a scuffle caught on camera.

“I thought it was [for] me! Hey, my tears are dear, huh! I can still feel your appreciation,” Chiu protested.

In agreeing to be an accomplice, Navarro joked, “Go first, I’ll kick you!”

Vice Ganda did express serious appreciation for his co-hosts, as well as behind-the-scenes heads of “It’s Showtime,” by gifting them each a cake a day later, this time with clarification that it was no longer part of a prank.