''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'' () is a Philippine late-night comedy talk show broadcast by

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, hosted by

Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), popularly known as Vice Ganda (; ), is a Filipino comedian, talk show host, television presenter, actor, entrepreneur, and singer. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It' ...

. The program premiered from May 22, 2011, and aired every Sunday from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM, on the network's ''Yes Weekend!'' block. The talk show focuses on comedic interviews and interactive segments with celebrity guests, and from time to time, also features live acts from various performers. The program was originally intended for only one season consisting of thirteen episodes, but after the announcement of the show's planned ending on February 19, 2012, due to the enormous feedback requesting the show's renewal, it was announced that the show's supposed end was only to be the finale of the first season, and that the show will continue with a second season the following week. During early incarnations, ''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'' initially tagged as "the Trending Capital of the Philippines" due to its consistent trending on micro-social networking site

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. Due to the

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caused by the

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, replays of previous episodes of the show were aired from March 15, 2020 until the temporary shutdown of ABS-CBN. This is because of the suspension of airing live entertainment shows and taping by the network, which resulted in the postponement of the airing of the replacement show '' Everybody, Sing!''.

History

The show frequently opens with an opening act composing of a song either performed by Vice Ganda or another featured musician, and a dance performance onstage (commonly dancers and finalists from Vice Ganda's program '' It's Showtime''.) Afterwards, the host introduces the show and the featured guests in the episode, including an unidentified guest who will star on the show later. After a commercial, guests are introduced during each of the show's segments. One segment, titled ''Vice Advice'', features Vice and his guest/s giving advice to citizens onstage or from the show's official site in the social networking sites

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. The segment ends with a composed song likewise giving a message to the latter. This segment changed its format on the show's fifth episode. In the new format, Vice will draw questions in a crystal ball containing questions that were posted by the followers on the show's Twitter and he will try to answer hilariously as many questions as he can for one minute. After that, he will present a certain issue and will ask an audience his/her opinion regarding the issue. The segment still ends with a composed song pertaining to the issue tackled. After all guests have been interviewed, Vice closes the show with a challenge, wherein audience members participate in a game or prank to win various prizes. All segments are serenaded by a band led by musical director Marvin Querido. ''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'' premiered its pilot episode on May 22, 2011, and has since aired every Sunday nights at 10:30PM ( PST) on

. The first season was originally set for thirteen episodes only, but was extended due to positive reviews from the audience. Due to another Sunday program ''

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'', the second season's first episode was moved to 10:15PM (PST). On October 27, 2012, the show temporarily moved to an earlier timeslot at 9:30PM (PST) to fill the vacant of a weekend reality show. It was later moved to 9:15PM (PST) in 2013. In its later years, the show's starting airtime was at 10:30PM (PST)-10:45PM (PST). However, in early 2020, the show returned to its 9:30PM (PST) timeslot. The show aired its final episode on March 8, 2020 with

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as its last guest after almost 9 years. Replays of the show were aired from March 15, 2020 until the ABS-CBN shutdown due to the suspension of airing live entertainment shows and taping by the network due to the

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. The show was originally set to be replaced by '' Everybody, Sing!'', a musical comedy game show which will also be hosted by Vice Ganda. Originally set to premiere on March 15, 2020, the airing of its pilot episode has been postponed to June 5, 2021, still due to the aforementioned decision that was done by the network. Due to popular demand, reruns of ''GGV'' will exclusively streamed on

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every Saturdays at 10:15 PM (PST).

Final hosts

;Main host *

(2011–2020) ;Featuring * Negi (2011–2020) *

Wacky Kiray Ricardo Janaban Balarosa, Jr. (born June 24, 1980), known professionally as Wacky Kiray, is a Filipino stand-up comedian, host, and actor. He became known in the celebrity talent competition '' I Can Do That'' of ABS-CBN and was declared winner a ...

(2016–2020) * Brenda Mage (2019–2020) * Carlo Mendoza (2017) *

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(2020) ;Guest Hosts / Co-Hosts *

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(2019) *

Alex Gonzaga Catherine Cruz Gonzaga-Morada (; born Catherine Cruz Gonzaga; January 16, 1988), professionally known as Alex Gonzaga, is a Filipino media personality, comedienne, businesswoman, host, singer and actress. Her self-titled YouTube channel is one ...

(2019) *

Ryan Bang Bang Hyun-sung (; born 16 June 1991), professionally known as Ryan Bang, is a South Korean television personality, host, comedian, actor, singer and vlogger based in the Philippines. Bang is one of a few Korean expatriates to appear prominently ...

(2020)

Reception

The pilot episode debuted with a 21.9% rating of television viewers across the

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despite its late-primetime schedule, ranking third behind the talent show ''

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'' and the news magazine program ''

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'' for the highest rating of TV viewers for a Sunday daytime and primetime television program.Kantar Media/TNS National Household Ratings
retrieved via www.pep.ph As of its sixth episode, the show had an average of 20.9% of viewers per episode across the country despite its late night airing.

Accolades

* 2012 – 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Celebrity & Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show" – ''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'' (Nominated) * 2012 – 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Male Celebrity & Showbiz-Oriented Talk Show Host" – Vice Ganda (Won) * 2013 – 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Celebrity Talk Show Host" – Vice Ganda (Won) * 2014 – 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Celebrity Talk Show" – ''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'' (Won) * 2014 – 28th Star Awards for Television's "Best Celebrity Talk Show Host" – Vice Ganda (Won) * 2017 – 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television's "Best Celebrity Talk Show" – ''Gandang Gabi, Vice!'' (Won)

References

External links

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