“WE ARE NOT HERE TO HONOR THEIR STUPID PRIDE” Joey de Leon – the famous host has brought “Eat Bulaga!” to the brink of collapse when he was officially FIRED after his INSULTING statement about Alexandra Eala after her defeat at the Jingshan Tennis Open. This caused outrage among tens of thousands of Filipino fans who always cheered for Eala on her journey to conquer the WTA. Even more frightening, just over 5 hours later, “Eat Bulaga!” faced a loss of more than 20 million dollars after Alexandra Eala gave an official response!!!
Joey de Leon Fired After Insulting Alexandra Eala; “Eat Bulaga!” Faces $20 Million Loss
A shocking turn of events has shaken the Philippines’ entertainment and sports world. Joey de Leon, the famed host of the long-running noontime show Eat Bulaga!, has been officially fired after making an insulting statement about rising tennis star Alexandra Eala.
De Leon sparked outrage when he declared:
“We are not here to honor their stupid pride,”
referring to Eala following her defeat at the Jingshan Tennis Open. The comment drew immediate backlash from tens of thousands of Filipino fans who have passionately supported Eala on her journey to conquer the WTA.
The repercussions were swift and severe. Just over five hours later, Eat Bulaga! reportedly suffered a loss exceeding $20 million, triggered by Alexandra Eala’s official response — a statement that not only defended her dignity but also sent a strong message to the public and brands alike.
This incident underscores the power of sports icons and their influence on national sentiment, showing that disrespecting a beloved athlete can have far-reaching consequences — both socially and financially.
Alexandra Eala has once again proven that her impact goes beyond tennis. She is not only a rising global ambassador for the Philippines but also a force capable of holding public figures and organizations accountable.
Fans and analysts are now watching closely to see how Eat Bulaga! and its management will navigate the fallout and attempt to rebuild trust with the public.
