TAPE Inc. on departure of 'Eat Bulaga' hosts: 'It is unfortunate, but life must go on'

TAPE Incorporated has released an official statement following the departure of Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon on Wednesday.

On Thursday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," the King of Talk read through the entire statement signed by TAPE owner Romeo Jalosjos and Chief Finance Officer Bullet Jalosjos.

"TAPE, INC. is saddened by the turn of events yesterday, May 31, but we respect the decision of the hosts to leave Eat Bulaga and GMA 7 Network, which has been their home for 28 years," the statement read.

"It is unfortunate, but life must go on. As with life, we have to accept changes, but we have a duty to every Filipino," the statement added.

READ: GMA Network Statement on Eat Bulaga

The statement also expressed the company's gratitude to all the "men and women who worked tirelessly for the past 43 years to make our noontime show number one."

"The success of Eat Bulaga is not dependent only on three people but on the collaborative efforts of its talents, crew, and loyal viewers," it added.

TAPE also reassured viewers of new personalities and exciting segments for the show.

"Abangan ninyo ang mga bagong magpapasaya at magpapatibok ng ating mga puso. Aasahan ninyo ang mas masaya, mas nakakaaliw at higit pa sa isang libo't isang tuwa na Eat Bulaga. Patuloy ang Dabarkads na maglilingkod para sa inyo, mga Kapuso mula Aparri hanggang Jolo at sa buong mundo."

"Ang pag-alis ng mga hosts ay hindi dahilan para tumigil ang pag-ikot ng mundo," the statement concluded.

Following TVJ's announcement of their departure, other "Eat Bulaga" hosts, including Maine Mendoza, Paolo Ballesteros, Ryan Agoncillo, have also filed their resignation from TAPE.

—Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News