Kapuso viewers are in for more laughs as comedy icon Michael V. takes over hosting duties for the country’s top-rating game show Family Feud beginning Thursday, September 17.
Known to many as Bitoy, Michael V. will temporarily step in as host while Dingdong Dantes attends to the tapings of The Master Cutter.
In an interview with Kapuso PR, Bitoy shared his excitement about returning to game show hosting and reconnecting with the energy and interaction that come with the format.
“Naku, napakasaya, miss na miss ko na ‘yung pagho-host. Matagal ko nang iniisip-isip ‘to eh, na-miss ko nga ba o hindi? Pero nung sumalang na ako dito sa Family Feud, oo nga na-miss ko nga!” he said.
He added that one of the things he enjoys most about hosting the show is interacting with the contestants and learning more about their personalities through their answers.
“Gusto ko ‘yung interaction, gusto ko ‘yung meeting new people at saka ‘yung mga sagot na binibigay nila para malaman mo ‘yung personality nila,” Bitoy shared.
With his experience as a comedian, actor, host, writer, and director, Michael V. is also bringing his signature wit and playful energy to the popular game show.
He revealed that he added his own twists to some of the show’s usual gameplay mechanics, particularly during the moments when contestants are asked to place their hands in certain positions.
“Nilaro lang natin ng konti. Madalas kasi kamay sa mesa ‘yung binibigay ni Dong na request. Request lang pala ‘yun, so parang puwede namang iba-ibahin,” he explained.
Bitoy then shared some of the fun variations he introduced, including asking beauty queens to place their hands on their crowns and challenging dancers to use their flexibility in unexpected ways.
“At saka iba-iba pang parte ng katawan. Paborito ko ‘yung sa dancers. Kayang-kaya nilang mag-bend at mag-contort ng katawan nila, kaya pinahawak ko sila sa sahig,” he quipped.
His Family Feud hosting stint adds another dose of entertainment to Bitoy’s already busy week on GMA. He continues to make audiences laugh on Pepito Manaloto every Saturday and Bubble Gang every Sunday.
Catch the fun, laughter, and exciting family showdowns this BER months with Michael V. on Family Feud, airing weekdays at 5:35 p.m. on GMA Network and via livestream on Kapuso Stream.
