đ± SHOCKING EXIT! Willie Revillame FIRES Hipon Girl & Donita Nose from 'Wowowin' â Fans Demand Answers!
In a development that has left fans stunned and social media buzzing, reports are swirling that veteran TV host Willie Revillame has allegedly let go of several beloved co-hosts on his variety show Wowowin, including fan-favorites Hipon Girl (Herlene Budol) and Donita Nose.
A Sudden Shakeup Behind the Scenes
Multiple insider sources claim that the decision came abruptly during internal production meetings of the Wowowin: Wowoween special, shocking not just the fans but the very co-hosts themselves.
Tensions are said to have been building behind the scenes in recent months, with rumors of creative disagreements, salary disputes, and management decisions causing friction within the team.
Although no official statement has yet been released by GMA or Revillameâs camp, the absence of these co-hosts from recent tapings â particularly during high-profile events like Wowoween â did not go unnoticed by viewers. Fans flooded social media with comments like:âWhereâs Hipon Girl?! The show feels empty without her humor and charm!â
âDonita Nose is a staple of Wowowin â this is heartbreaking!â
What Led to the Fallout?
According to insiders, Willie Revillame had reportedly grown increasingly strict about professionalism and performance on the show, allegedly expressing frustration over what he felt was a âlack of focusâ from some co-hosts. While Herlene Budolâs career has expanded into acting and endorsements, and Donita Nose has been juggling comedy gigs and personal matters, some say these distractions may have contributed to the decision.
There are also claims of conflicts of interest, particularly with hosts being involved in external projects not aligned with the Wowowin brand.
A Heartbreaking Goodbye?
Although no one from the allegedly âaxedâ group has made a public statement confirming or denying the removal, Herlene Budol posted a cryptic message on her Instagram story just hours after the news broke:
âSometimes, the people who gave you your biggest break also teach you your hardest lessons. Iâm grateful, still.â
This message has only added fuel to the fire, as netizens speculate that her exit may not have been voluntary â but forced.
Meanwhile, fans are urging Willie Revillame to reconsider, posting throwback clips and messages of support for the ousted hosts under the trending hashtag #BringBackHiponGirl.
Whatâs Next for Wowowin?
If the reports are confirmed, this marks a major turning point for the iconic noontime program. Known for its blend of entertainment and public service, Wowowin has been heavily reliant on the chemistry between Willie and his co-hosts. Removing major personalities could potentially shift the tone and viewer engagement of the entire show.
Will the audience embrace a new set of co-hosts? Or will this controversial move mark the beginning of a ratings battle?
Final Thoughts
The entertainment industry is no stranger to shake-ups, but this alleged mass exit from Wowowin has hit fans particularly hard. Whether it was due to creative differences, internal politics, or just the natural end of a working relationship, one thing is certain: the magic that Hipon Girl and Donita Nose brought to the stage wonât be forgotten easily.
As we await official confirmation and possible statements from all sides, fans continue to hope for reconciliation â or at the very least, closure.
Donita Nose denies Willie Revillame fired all Wowowin co-hosts
Willie Revillame involved in another âfiring of co-hostsâ rumor.
Stand-up comedian/TV host Donita Nose has denied the news that Willie Revillame has fired all his co-hosts from Wowowin.
Donita is one of Willieâs co-hosts on this GMA Network variety-game show that airs every Monday to Friday, before 24 Oras.
The programâs other regular co-hosts are Ariella Arida, Ashley Ortega, Sugar Mercado, and newcomer comedian Verna.
On Monday night, October 23, PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) received information from a showbiz insider that Willie has fired all his co-hosts from Wowowin.
The removal of all the co-hosts, according to the source, was rooted in an incident that occurred during the taping on Tuesday, October 17.
During the segment âWillie of Fortune,â while Willie was speaking in the front, he noticed his co-hosts in the back whispering.
The source said, âHe thought he was being whispered, he was panicking.
âHe thought he was the topic behind, he was paranoid.
âVerna was the first to whisper, then Sugar followed.â
The next day, October 18, Willie reportedly removed all his co-hosts.
According to the source, the program taped on Thursday, October 19, and Saturday, October 21, without Willieâs co-hosts. SOURCE NUMBER TWO To find out if the information we received was true, PEP.ph spoke to another source directly involved with Wowowin.
The source agreed to be interviewed on the condition that we not name him.
He confirmed that Willie was angry with his co-hosts, specifically Verna and Sugar.
The second source said, âWhat⊠he was angry.
âBecause, during taping, while Kuya was spieling with the audience, explaining something, the co-hosts were behind him, as if they were talking or talking to someone.
âHe first criticized Verna, his new co-host who is a comedian.
âHe said, âWhat are you saying? If you want to say something, use the mic, not the one where you talk without a mic.â
âHe got annoyed with that.
âThen, the same day, he caught Sugar talking to the audience as if he was talking to someone.
âSo, he seemed annoyed, he was insulted.
âHe got angry, he ended the taping early, because he seemed to have been insulted.
âLast Tuesday [it happened], one week ago.â
This source also confirmed that there will be no co-hosts on Wowowin for now.
He said, âThe next taping is Thursday. The ones who really shouldnât be there are Verna and Sugar.
âBut they talked about how someone might be upset⊠the others stayed, and then they were gone.
âSo, everything is fine for now, nothing for now.â
According to the second source, he still doesnât know when the episode without Willieâs co-hosts will be aired, because theyâve banked a lot of episodes.
DOMINO EFFECT? The second source added that everyone was surprised by Willieâs decision.
âItâs really shocking, especially on Donitaâs part.
âBecause Donita was really the one he was expecting, in most of his⊠spiels.
âSheâs the one who announces who the winner is. All that kind of part, which is Donitaâs actually.
âShe was implicated because it was also triggered by what⊠right, there was a problem with Sugar and then with Verna?