In the pilot episode of the much-anticipated "Gandang Gabi Vice" comeback on September 13, Vice Ganda and Alden Richards looked back and laughed at the supposed “rivalry” between “It’s Showtime” and the noontime program that Alden was part of with his then-love team partner Maine Mendoza, together known as AlDub. For Alden, that chapter in Philippine TV was definitely one for the books.
Alden and Vice even recreated AlDub's iconic split-screen kilig moments. But while Alden reminisced about those days fondly, Vice joked that she would rather erase them from her memory. She recalled how AlDub dominated the ratings game so much that she had already prepared herself for the possibility of "It's Showtime" getting canceled.
From there, Alden asked Vice if reports about “It’s Showtime” staff being banned from watching the 'AlDub segment' were true. Vice jestingly clarified that there wasn't exactly a formal memo—but there was an email.
Jokes aside, Vice acknowledged the AlDub phenomenon and how that intense competition made “It’s Showtime” stronger, describing that era as “isa sa pinakamadidilim na stages ng ‘Showtime’ at ako bilang entertainer.”
She added that there was never any personal beef between them. Vice shared that Alden was always warm and kind whenever they crossed paths at events, even during the height of it all. “During those times, we were okay. Magkatapat lang talaga ’yung mga programa namin,” she explained.
Alden certainly made "GGV's" comeback one to remember, and now we can't wait to see which stars will be sharing secrets and stories with Vice next.
Watch the full "Gandang Gabi Vice" episode with Alden Richards for free on iWant (for Philippines-based users only).