“It’s Showtime” has officially disqualified “Tawag ng Tanghalan (TNT) Grand Resbak” contestant Marco Adobas after he criticized the competition’s results, calling it a “cooking show.”
The controversy erupted after match-up between Marko Rudio and Ayegee Paredes on Wednesday, March 26. Rudio was declared the winner by the panel of judges, composed of Louie Ocampo, Dingdong Avanzado, and Pops Fernandez.
Following the announcement, Adobas took to Facebook to express his disappointment over the results.
“Grabeng cooking show mga boss! Kala ko pagalingan kumanta ‘yung laban. Pasarapan pala ng luto,” his post read.
Responding to a netizen’s comment, he lamented the effort, time, and dedication put into training, particularly from Paredes whom he claimed had returned to the Philippines specifically for the competition.
In response, It’s Showtime issued a statement the following day across their social media pages and live broadcast, announcing Adobas’ disqualification due to violations of his signed agreement with the show.
“Ang mga kalahok sa ‘Tawag Ng Tanghalan’ ay may pinirmahang kasunduan bago magsimula ang kumpetisyon. Sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari, si Marco Adobas ng Pangkat Alon ay may nilabag na alituntunin na nakasaad sa kanyang pinirmahang kasunduan. Dahilan para sa siya ay ma-disqualify, at hindi na magpatuloy sa kumpetisyon,” the statement read.
The show also warned that Adobas’ allegations could face legal consequences.
“At dahil sa mga mabigat na paratang na inilahatla niya sa kanyang social media patungkol sa kumpetisyon at sa programa, ay may posibilidad na masampahan siya ng kaso,” It’s Showtime added.
The incident further prompted the show to bring back a previously eliminated contender to fill Adobas’ spot, announcing Arvery Lagoring from Pangkat Amihan would return to TNT Grand Resbak as his replacement.
“Napagdesisyunan ng programa na siya ay palitan upang manatiling kumpleto ang bilang ng mga miyembro ng pangkat na kanyang kinabibilangan. At ang piniling kapalit ay manggagaling sa natibag na pangkat, ang Pangkat Amihan at ‘yun ay walang iba kundi si Arvery Lagoring.”
During the announcement, host Vice Ganda reminded contestants and viewers about the importance of professionalism and honoring signed agreements.
“Kaya everyone, be very careful. Maari tayong magbigay ng ating opinyon, pero siguraduhing ang ating opinyon ay hindi makapagpapahamak ng ibang tao, o ano mang grupo, at lalong hindi makapagpapahamak sa sarili ninyo. Lalo na sa mga pinipirmahang kasunduan, please be mindful kung ano ang pinipirmahan ninyo, para alam n’yo rin kung paano ninyo dadalhin ang inyong mga sarili,” said Vice Ganda.
Meanwhile, Adobas responded to negative comments on his latest Facebook update, revealing that he had already spoken with It’s Showtime management and apologized for his actions. He also admitted that his statements were made in the heat of the moment.
“Sa mga wala pong alam sa nangyari. May pag uusap na po sa pagitan ng management ng showtime. At ako po ay humingi ng kapatawaran sa aking nagawa at okay na po ang lahat. Ako po ay nadala ng bugso ng aking emosyon. Kaya sana po ay maunawaan niyo na,” the singer commented on his post.
