Philippine live television is home to some of the outrageous clips!
From contest mishaps to celebrity call-outs, the most random things have gone viral. Filipino X (Twitter) user @Bb_menita03 compiled a list of these “messiest” moments, with many more netizens chiming in with their own takes.
Check them out below!
1. Pia Wurtzbach
First up, Filipinos will never forget the rush they felt when local bet Pia Wurtzbach—who was originally crowned runner up—was announced by host Steve Harvey to be the actual winner of Miss Universe 2015.
some of messy moments in philippine live television – a thread
1. miss universe 2015 coronation mishap between pia wurtzbach and ariadna gutierrez, hosted by steve harvey pic.twitter.com/ICxu3spTTw
— anya (@Bb_menita03) April 1, 2024
2. Lambanog
Lambanog, a traditional Filipino distilled coconut liquor which has an alcohol content between 40 to 45%, was responsible for three deaths in Bulacan in 2019. To quell public unrest, the owner of Jimmy’s Lambanog drank the alcohol on live television to prove its safety in a personal way.
My Lambanog is safe. I’ll be the first to die if this really kills people.
— Owner of Jimmy’s Lambanog
jsejwjwhwjwjw i literally waited for updates on her if she survived or not https://t.co/JhB0UywlCn
— anj | fan account (@anjayheelee) April 1, 2024
3. Maine Mendoza
Actress Maine Mendoza fainted on set but because the show was a live skit that was known for doing outrageous things, no one knew it wasn’t part of the script until several seconds went by.
23. maine mendoza fainted at eat bulaga which the audience initially thought as part of the gimmick pic.twitter.com/NU9OK6Cnnn
— anya (@Bb_menita03) April 1, 2024
4. Maja Salvador
Actress Maja Salvador was asked straight out if she was a cheater on an interview with Boy Abunda.
4. maja salvador interviewed about her role in the legal wife in connection of the third-party allegations at buzz ng bayan pic.twitter.com/IVsBzrwed2
— anya (@Bb_menita03) April 1, 2024
5. Karylle and Marian
Karylle was asked about the pregnancy of fellow actress Marian Rivera despite not having any relation to her.
bakit si karylle ang tinanong? sha ba OB gyne ni marian?? https://t.co/t0zaUD2V91
— Alistair St.Clair (@alistairstclair) April 2, 2024
6. Gretchen Barretto
Not wanting to talk about family drama, actress Gretchen Barretto walked out of her press conference crying.
I can’t do this anymore.
— Gretchen Barretto
10. gretchen barretto walked out from her presscon when interviewed about claudine barretto pic.twitter.com/CdpAvaRq5e
— anya (@Bb_menita03) April 1, 2024
7. Ian Veneracion and Jodi Sta. Maria
Ian Veneracion lifted Jodi Sta. Maria in the air during a serious interview then proceeded to pretend that nothing happened.
LIKE ?!?!???!? SOBRANG RANDOM NA BINUHAT BIGLA NI IAN SI JODI OUT OF NOWHERE SHE WAS A FAIRY https://t.co/T1NkJnS5sf pic.twitter.com/hifUA9J3Lc
— bien (@iwaizumz) April 4, 2024
8. Janina San Miguel
One of the most iconic pageant Q&A portions, Janina San Miguel‘s answer has been echoed by Filipinos of all generations since 2008.
I do not feel any pressure right now.
— Janina San Miguel
13. janina san miguel’s qna portion in binibining pilipinas 2008 pic.twitter.com/MFi29a3byj
— anya (@Bb_menita03) April 1, 2024
9. Basketball First
A vice governor was captured on camera telling athletes, “Remember, put balls before drugs.”
22. jolo revilla saying bola muna bago droga at mpbl game pic.twitter.com/o4a6hGZRIS
— anya (@Bb_menita03) April 1, 2024
10. Wooden Bridge
Another political entry, this time a bridge that was under inspection collapsed at the right time for everyone to know that it needed help.
26. some local government officials fell down from a wooden foot bridge which they were inspecting at zamboanga city pic.twitter.com/JVyQwQTzSK
— anya (@Bb_menita03) April 1, 2024
11. Angel Locsin vs. Robin Padilla
Two famous actors in the Philippines clashed over their views on the sexiness of a Pilipinas Got Talent group. Angel Locsin wished they would tone it down for their own sakes while Robin Padilla wanted more.
34. angel locsin and robin padilla’s tension to each other’s comments over the playgirls’ carwash performance at pilipinas got talent 2018 pic.twitter.com/GwZ3ZoH1qF
— anya (@Bb_menita03) April 1, 2024
12. Choco Martin
An impersonator of a famous actor stopped a news segment with a fake sword just to call the anchor a vampire.
44. coco martin impersonator, choco martin, called doris bigornia as aswang at umagang kay ganda pic.twitter.com/yD0JIPRSv9
— anya (@Bb_menita03) April 1, 2024
13. Dawn Chang
A contestant on Pinoy Big Brother stood her ground while teaching viewers a lesson on consent.
Zeus is the one I like. I don’t like you.
— Dawn Chang
dawn being the epitome of self-worth and teaching the society how preference works ended the era of sadboys https://t.co/YQNNzyl3eG pic.twitter.com/mDa3l9xtUv
— チャン・セビ (@minombreeee__) April 1, 2024
14. Tulog Ba?
Finally for now, an out-of-the-blue news segment about a woman sleeping in a random car became newsworthy—or rather—meme-worthy.
Isn’t it obvious?
— Woman being interviewed
tulog ka ba? obvious ba? will be forever iconic to me pic.twitter.com/CoJ1ztxJT7 https://t.co/Bv3JQK4CZg
— ` (@Z3RALT) April 1, 2024
To see some of the funniest moments on Philippine television, read on below!
10+ Unintentionally Funny Moments On Live Philippine Television That We’ll Never Get Over
