Manila – It was an unexpected and emotional moment when Willie Revillame came face to face with his former co-host and longtime friend, Jimmy Santos, in a setting far from the glitz and glamor of showbiz.

In a now-viral video, Willie can be seen visibly stunned and deeply emotional as he reunited with Jimmy—who is no longer in the spotlight but now lives a humble life as a vlogger in Pampanga.

According to eyewitnesses, Willie was on a charity mission in the area when he suddenly recognized a familiar figure at a local market—a smiling Jimmy Santos holding a camera, documenting his everyday experiences.

“Jimmy… is that really you?”

A question filled with both joy and disbelief.

The two warmly embraced, but behind Willie’s smile, his eyes told a different story—one of quiet sadness and reflection. It was a powerful realization of how vastly their lives had diverged.

From Prime-Time Star to Everyday Storyteller

Once a comedy icon and beloved TV host known for hit shows like Eat Bulaga and Iskul Bukol, Jimmy Santos gradually stepped away from mainstream media. In recent years, he chose a simpler, more grounded life in the province. Today, he’s known as a YouTube content creator, gaining admiration for his wholesome, down-to-earth videos—from selling at the market to connecting with everyday Filipinos.

Willie, in a heartfelt moment, said:

“You don’t need the spotlight to see Jimmy’s good heart. He’s still the same—genuine, joyful, and full of love for people.”

Willie Reflects: “How Quickly Life Changes…”

After their brief yet emotional reunion, Willie was seen deep in thought. He later shared with his team:

“It’s unbelievable… One day you’re sharing the same stage, then life takes you to different roads. But I admire Jimmy—he chose authenticity over fame.”

The encounter stirred strong emotions across social media. Many netizens praised Jimmy’s humility and Willie’s sincerity. One popular comment read:

“One inspires through the screen, the other through silence. But both have the same mission—to bring joy and meaning.”

Jimmy Santos becomes victim of fake news
Willie Revillame denies helping Jimmy Santos. The news that Jimmy Santos is struggling is fake news.

According to the rumors, the comedian is now selling meat at a wet market in Angeles City, Pampanga.

This is the reason why Wowowin host Willie Revillame helped him, giving him a vehicle and his own fruit stand so that the veteran comedian and former Eat Bulaga! co-host would no longer be employed as a meat vendor.

Videos about Jimmy’s alleged poor lifestyle have been circulating on YouTube, created by netizens who did not waste time fact-checking.

Their desire to make money prevailed, even though it was clear that they were defrauding others.

Selling in the market is a noble job and it is not a measure of one’s status in life, which is why many were angry at the fake news that spread about Jimmy.

The news that some believed was confirmed to be untrue because Willie denied the issue when he was interviewed by Cabinet Files this Tuesday morning, June 29, 2021.

The TV host said, “Actually, it’s not true. That’s fake news.

“I haven’t talked to Tito Jimmy and I haven’t helped him in any way. That’s not true, that’s fake news.”

The names of Vic Sotto, Senate President Tito Sotto, and President Rodrigo Duterte were also implicated in the issue because they were also reported to have helped when they learned of Jimmy’s current situation.

Vic allegedly gave Jimmy a house and a car when he learned of the condition of his former co-host on Eat Bulaga.

But the clarification that Willie made the instrument to reveal the truth is fake news and many of our countrymen became victims because they immediately believed it.

The pictures of Jimmy in the market and selling meat were taken from his YouTube vlog, where he tried to be a meat vendor. Everyone has been repeatedly advised to be careful and be critical of all the videos read and watched on various social media platforms to avoid fake news.

But many still become victims because as time goes on, those spreading false news become more resourceful and aggressive.

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