'E.A.T.' apologizes to MTRCB over host's 'rope' comment

THE producers of the noontime show «E.A.T.» apologized over host Joey de Leon's «lubid (rope)» statement on the September 23 Gimme5 segment, which received complaints for its connection to the topic of suicide.

The production voiced its side and apologized for the incident in a letter dated Sept. 25, 2023, sent to Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) Chairman Diorella «Lala» Sotto-Antonio and circulated on social media on Wednesday.

«During the said incident, Mr. Joey De Leon suggested 'lubid' as an answer to a question regarding things that may be worn around the neck. He conveyed this verbally in a very brief manner without further actions, elaborations, or demonstrations,» the letter said.

«However, some viewers interpreted the utterance of the said object to be an insinuation of suicide, which is a very sensitive and triggering subject,» it added.

The producers further stated that they stand in solidarity with the MTRCB in pushing for a responsible viewing experience for the general public.