GMA’s ‘HOT’ To Replace Showbiz Central; Hosted by Regine Velasquez

GMA-7’s Sunday showbiz-oriented talk show Showbiz Central will air its last episode on July 29. As reported, it will be replaced by a new showbiz talk show to be hosted by Regine Velasquez.

Titled HOT, the show will also be hosted by Roderick Paulate plus Showbiz Central’s host Raymond Gutierrez and Jennylyn Mercado.

Now we know SC is not going off air because of Pia Guanio’s maternity leave and Jennylyn’s busy sched. That left us with only one guess, and you’re right if you thought it’s the ratings.

John Lapus, who hosts Showbiz Central’s Don’t Lie To Me segment which features the use of a polygraph machine, wouldn’t be in the new show.

So the blind item of Cristy Fermin during Ruffa Gutierrez’s last day in Paparazzi was partly true. Cristy said that John would be removed from SC due to the question of loyalty since he’s often seen in other networks.

We also now know that Ruffa was also partly right when she said her brother Raymond wouldn’t be removed from the show. Yes, the show was removed but Raymond (and Jennylyn) stayed in the timeslot.

Would HOT be able to beat ABS-CBN’s The Buzz in the ratings?

Don’t forget to catch the pilot episode of HOT on August 5, 2012  on GMA.

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Luis Manzano to Guest on Showbiz Central!

Luis Manzano is expected to cross over to the Kapuso Network as guest in Showbiz Central.

This is actually a deal made by rival networks (ABS-CBN and GMA-7) in exchange for Jennylyn Mercado to guest on Kapamilya Deal or No Deal, Luis Manzano will guest on Showbiz Central.

Jennylyn’s guesting stint in her boyfriend’s game show “Kapamilya Deal or No Deal” is set to be aired this Saturday, April 28, as part of Manzano’s two-part birthday celebration. Last week, no less than Gov. Vilma Santos, Luis’ mom, graced his game show as celebrity player.

Luis expressed how happy he was that Jennylyn was allowed to appear on ABS-CBN. He said, “I am really very thankful to her for making my birthday celebration extra special.”

Since Jennylyn has fulfilled her part of the deal, Luis is set to fulfill his part as well. Soon, he will cross over to GMA Network to appear on his girlfriend’s showbiz talk show “Showbiz Central.”

Images courtesy of ABS-CBN

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