The Buzz (talk show) explained

Alt Name:Buzz ng Bayan
Genre:Entertainment
Talk show
Creator:ABS-CBN Corporation
Developer:ABS-CBN
Director:
  • Arnel Natividad
  • Jonathan Diaz
Presenter:See Hosts
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino, with partial English
Num Seasons:16
Num Episodes:835
Executive Producer:
  • Roxy Liquigan
  • Nancy Benito–Yabut
Producer:Deo Endrinal
Editor:
  • Cecille Basaysay
  • AJ Domingo
  • Earl Ellustrisimo
  • Levi Ligon
  • Aldrich Octaviano
  • Geoffrey Tan
Runtime:90 minutes
Company:
    Channel:ABS-CBN
    Related:Aquino & Abunda Tonight
    Tonight with Boy Abunda

    The Buzz (formerly Buzz ng Bayan) is a Philippine television talk show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Originally hosted by Boy Abunda, it aired on the network's Yes Weekend line up from June 13, 1999 to April 5, 2015, replacing Showbiz Lingo and was replaced by Kapamilya Mega Blockbusters. Abunda, Kris Aquino and Toni Gonzaga served as the final hosts. It is the longest running talk show of ABS-CBN.

    History

    The Buzz (1999–2013)

    The Buzz premiered on June 13, 1999, as it replaced the popular Sunday afternoon Showbiz-oriented talk show (run for seven years) Showbiz Lingo, and was originally hosted solely by Boy Abunda with its first episode being taped at a restaurant in The Fort, Taguig. The show's original format was similar to ABS-CBN's The Correspondents were Abunda interacts with a group of showbiz field reporters dishing out the latest showbiz news. Showbiz columnists Pat-P Daza and Ricky Lo along with Walden Belen were the first co-hosts of the show, along with Tim Yap, Reena Cruz and Dolly Anne Carvajal as reporters.

    The format was later on discarded when the network took in Kris Aquino during the show's second season on January 9, 2000. Aquino's inclusion in the show served as a reunion of sorts between her and Abunda, when they used to host Startalk on GMA Network. The show became an interesting gabfest with Aquino and Abunda dishing out the latest exclusives with the help of its reliable staff. Actress and model Angelica Jones was introduced as the new segment presenter after the departure of Yap and Carvajal from the show. Jones left the show in 2002, and was replaced by reporter and blogger JV Villar. He later left after a few months, and this was also the same year where Daza was relieved from the show due to commitments with her family and pursuing other ventures.

    In 2003, the duo welcomed Cristy Fermin as an additional host, who used to headline the network's Saturday talk show and its predecessor Showbiz Lingo. Her opinions and commentaries made the show wider and more noticeable. This was also the same year where one of its original hosts, Lo, left to transfer to GMA Network.

    Phoemela Barranda, who was then working at ABS-CBN's flagship newscast TV Patrol World as the anchor of Star Patrol, joined the show to headline the teasers before it actually starts in 2004. Months later, the show welcomed AJ Dee and Anne Curtis to host the new segment Wanna Buzz, but was later renamed as Pinoy Big Brother Buzz (following the debut of the Philippine franchise of Big Brother), where they were joined by comedians Chokoleit and Pokwang and it now serves as pre-programming for The Buzz. The spin-off was eventually scrapped due to its failure to do well in the ratings and was replaced by Your Song.

    In 2005, one of its pioneer hosts, Lapus, left the show after his contract in ABS-CBN expired and was given a hosting stint to GMA's S-Files. Jobert Sucaldito served as his replacement in 2006. This year also presented Buzz Express, wherein other showbiz-related news were presented within a time span of 1–2 minutes. It was voice-overed by Roxy Liquigan and Eric John Salut, both staff of the show.

    On March 11, 2007, Ruffa Gutierrez became the temporary replacement for Aquino who left the show to focus on her pregnancy and her family.[1] [2] Dawn Zulueta also served as a guest co-host when Ruffa Gutierrez went to the United States for a two-week vacation.[3] When Gutierrez returned in June 2007, the network offered her a permanent co-hosting job in the show.[4]

    In October 15, 2008, Cristy Fermin was suspended by the network after she rattled off a series of accusations against former actress Nadia Montenegro in an episode aired on October 5, 2008. According to a statement released by the network, "It was deemed that Ms. Fermin did not conduct herself with due regard to social conventions and public morals. Her statements went beyond the bounds of decency as they involved innocent children who were not party to their personal dispute. Ms. Fermin's statements violated the highest standards of professionalism and journalistic integrity. The act committed by Ms. Fermin brought her and The Buzz to public disrepute, jeopardizing the name and goodwill of both the show and the network."[5] [6] On October 19, 2008, Ai-Ai de las Alas served as a substitute host for Cristy Fermin, who was suspended by the network for two months, until Aquino returned to the show on October 26, 2008.[7]

    In March 2010, Ruffa Gutierrez left the show after signing an exclusive contract to TV5.[8] KC Concepcion later replaced her on April 11.[9]

    Months later in June 2010, Aquino left the show after being an on-and-off host of the show for ten years. She decided to leave the show for the reason of that she wanted to spend time with her family and for her not to cause any trouble while her brother, the now-deceased Benigno Aquino III, is in office as the President of the Philippines.[10] [11] Sucaldito, who has been on the show for 4 years, decided to left to concentrate on radio broadcasting (through his DZMM program Mismo! with Ahwel Paz) and his columnist job in Bulgar. After Aquino's departure, Charlene Gonzales and Toni Gonzaga replaced her as hosts on July 11, 2010.[12] On January 8, 2012, KC Concepcion left the show for her commitment to host X Factor Philippines.[13]

    On October 13, 2013, Gonzaga and Gonzales bade farewell to the show. With the two hosts' departure, Abunda hinted that the program will be undergoing changes. Abunda said, "Sa inyong walang patid na pagsubaybay, sa inyong walang sawang pagsuporta at sa patuloy naming pagbibigay serbisyo, kasama kayo sa isang panibagong simula. Kasali kayo sa pagbubukas ng isang bagong kabanata, mas malawak, mas malaki. Pakikinggan, paguusapan at pakikialaman. Ito ang pagbabagong kakapitan, pagbabagong tatatak sa puso at isipan. Ito ang inyong The Buzz."[14]

    Buzz ng Bayan (2013–2014)

    On October 20, 2013, The Buzz format was discontinued and was reformatted into an interactive entertainment talk-show called Buzz ng Bayan (English: Buzz of the Nation).[15] With the reformat, together with Boy Abunda, Carmina Villaroel and Janice de Belen were added as hosts.[16] The show had three segments, namely: Top News Items, Opinions, and Panel Discussion.[17] After the segment Top News Items, several personalities known as Bayan Buzzers (usually three), would give their own opinions regarding that certain issue. Aida Espiritu, aide of ABS-CBN president, CEO and COO Charo Santos-Concio and Onse Tolentino, a comedian and entertainment reporter/columnist, were the most notable and considered the resident Bayan Buzzers.More than 6 months after the reformatted The Buzz came into airing, Villaroel confirmed that the show will again be reformatted and return to its old title as The Buzz. She also confirmed that she will not be part of the reformat, and stated that two former hosts in The Buzz will return to the show together with Boy Abunda.[18]

    The Buzz 15 (2014–2015)

    On May 14, 2014, in ABS-CBN's official YouTube channel, the network hinted that the show will be revert to its original title, The Buzz 15. The said reformat will coincide the show's 15th anniversary.[19] It premiered on May 18, 2014 featuring footage of the show's first episode and some of its most notable interviews and commentaries, then afterwards Abunda graced the show's re-opening.[20] [21] He later introduced the return of Toni Gonzaga and Kris Aquino as his co-hosts.[22] This also marked the return of the segment P.O.V., wherein their first topic was about the concept of linked showbiz couples. After its pilot aired, most viewers applauded the show for its reformat and hoping for more episodes to come with this new and fresher look to show.

    Cancellation

    On April 5, 2015, The Buzz had their last show on an Easter Sunday. Boy Abunda delivered the final farewell on behalf of the co-hosts and staff, following the VTR that detailed the show's history and controversies that the hosts dealt with. Abunda cited changes through the years pertaining to how technology has changed the world, how it's changed the way we communicate, how it's changed the media, and how the news is delivered. But he assured three points in his farewell speech; "they will be back", "showbiz news is here to stay", and "the talk show genre is here to stay".

    Hosts

    Final main hosts

    Former main hosts

    Guest hosts

    Segment presenters

    Awards

    The following is an incomplete list of the awards and nominations received by The Buzz and its hosts:

    YearAwardsOrganizationNomineeNominated forResultRef.
    201511th USTv Students' Choice AwardsUniversity of Santo TomasThe BuzzStudents' Choice of Talk Show[24]
    Toni GonzagaStudents' Choice of Talk Show Host
    11th Golden Screen TV AwardsEntertainment Press Society, Inc.The BuzzOutstanding Showbiz Talk Program Host[25]
    Boy AbundaOutstanding Male Showbiz Talk Program Host
    Kris AquinoOutstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host
    201428th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[26]
    Buzz ng BayanBest Showbiz-oriented Show
    Charlene GonzalesBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    Toni GonzagaBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    Carmina VillaroelBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    Janice de BelenBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    10th USTv Students' Choice AwardsUniversity of Santo TomasThe BuzzStudents' Choice of Talk Show[27] [28]
    Boy AbundaStudents' Choice of Talk Show Host
    Toni GonzagaStudents' Choice of Talk Show Host
    10th Golden Screen TV AwardsEntertainment Press Society, Inc.The BuzzOutstanding Showbiz Talk Program Host[29] [30]
    Boy AbundaOutstanding Male Showbiz Talk Program Host
    Charlene GonzalesOutstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host
    Toni GonzagaOutstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host
    201327th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[31] [32]
    Charlene GonzalesBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    Toni GonzagaBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    9th USTv Students' Choice AwardsUniversity of Santo TomasThe BuzzBest Entertainment News Program[33] [34]
    Boy AbundaBest Entertainment News Program Host
    Toni GonzagaBest Entertainment News Program Host
    9th Golden Screen TV AwardsEntertainment Press Society, Inc.The BuzzOutstanding Showbiz Talk Program[35] [36]
    Boy AbundaOutstanding Male Showbiz Talk Program Host
    Charlene GonzalesOutstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host
    Toni GonzagaOutstanding Female Showbiz Talk Program Host
    201226th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Celebrity/Showbiz-oriented Talk Show [37] [38]
    KC ConcepcionBest Celebrity/Showbiz-oriented Talk Show Female Host
    Toni GonzagaBest Celebrity/Showbiz-oriented Talk Show Female Host
    8th USTv Students' Choice AwardsUniversity of Santo TomasThe BuzzBest Entertainment News Show[39]
    201125th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[40] [41]
    Charlene GonzalesBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    Toni GonzagaBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    7th USTv Students' Choice AwardsUniversity of Santo TomasThe BuzzBest Entertainment News Show[42]
    8th Golden Screen TV AwardsEntertainment Press Society, Inc.The BuzzOutstanding Showbiz Talk Program[43]
    Boy AbundaOutstanding Showbiz Talk Program Host
    201024th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[44]
    Boy AbundaBest Male Showbiz-oriented Show
    200923rd PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[45]
    Kris AquinoBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    5th USTv Students' Choice AwardsUniversity of Santo TomasThe BuzzBest Entertainment News Show[46]
    200822nd PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[47]
    Boy AbundaBest Male Showbiz-oriented Show
    Cristy FerminBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    Ruffa GutierrezBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    4th USTv Students' Choice AwardsUniversity of Santo TomasThe BuzzBest Entertainment News Show[48]
    200721st PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[49] [50]
    Boy AbundaBest Male Showbiz-oriented Show
    Cristy FerminBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    Kris AquinoBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    200620th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[51]
    Boy AbundaBest Male Showbiz-oriented Show
    Kris AquinoBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    20052nd Golden Screen TV AwardsEntertainment Press Society, Inc.The BuzzOutstanding Showbiz-oriented Program[52] [53]
    Boy AbundaOutstanding Showbiz-oriented Program Host
    Kris AquinoOutstanding Showbiz-oriented Program Host
    19th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show
    Boy AbundaBest Male Showbiz-oriented Show
    Cristy FerminBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    200418th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show
    Boy AbundaBest Male Showbiz-oriented Show
    Kris AquinoBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    200317th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[54]
    Boy AbundaBest Male Showbiz-oriented Show
    Kris AquinoBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    200216th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[55]
    Boy AbundaBest Male Showbiz-oriented Show
    Kris AquinoBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    200115th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[56]
    Boy AbundaBest Male Showbiz-oriented Show
    Kris AquinoBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show
    200014th PMPC Star Awards for TVPhilippine Movie Press ClubThe BuzzBest Showbiz-oriented Show[57]
    Boy AbundaBest Male Showbiz-oriented Show
    Kris AquinoBest Female Showbiz-oriented Show

    See also

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. News: Why Kris is still the best host on TV . . January 21, 2013 . May 16, 2014 . Bibsy M. Carballo.
    2. Web site: Notes on the Kris-James-Hope Saga . Center for Media Freedom & Responsibility . April 7, 2007 . May 16, 2014 . Elvira Mata.
    3. Web site: Dawn Zulueta returns to television via "The Buzz" . Philippine Entertainment Portal . June 4, 2007 . May 16, 2014 . Alex Datu.
    4. Web site: Ruffa Gutierrez signs one-year contract with ABS-CBN . Philippine Entertainment Portal . June 7, 2007 . May 16, 2014 . Julie Bonifacio.
    5. News: Cristy Fermin suspended for two months . . October 15, 2008 . May 16, 2014 . Manila.
    6. Web site: Embattled Cristy Fermin faces question of credibility . Philippine Entertainment Portal . October 16, 2008 . May 16, 2014 . Jaja Rodriguez.
    7. Web site: Ai-Ai delas Alas wants to make peace with James Yap . Philippine Entertainment Portal . October 21, 2008 . May 16, 2014 . Glen P. Sibonga.
    8. Web site: Ruffa Gutierrez: No goodbyes . . March 15, 2012 . May 16, 2014.
    9. Web site: KC Concepcion accepts The Buzz hosting job . Philippine Entertainment Portal . April 6, 2012 . May 16, 2014 . Trisha Alvarez.
    10. Web site: Kris Aquino says goodbye to The Buzz . Philippine Entertainment Portal . June 28, 2012 . May 16, 2014 . Glen P. Sibonga.
    11. Web site: Kris Aquino bids goodbye to 'The Buzz' . . June 28, 2013 . May 16, 2014.
    12. Web site: Charlene Gonzales and Toni Gonzaga replace Kris Aquino on The Buzz . . July 12, 2013 . May 16, 2014.
    13. Web site: KC Concepcion leaves The Buzz; excited to host X Factor . Philippine Entertainment Portal . January 9, 2012 . May 16, 2014 . Rose Garcia.
    14. Web site: Toni, Charlene bid farewell to 'The Buzz' . . October 13, 2013 . May 16, 2014.
    15. Web site: Charlene Gonzalez-Muhlach, Toni Gonzaga out in reformatted The Buzz; Janice de Belen and Carmina Villarroel in. . Philippine Entertainment Portal . October 14, 2013 . May 16, 2014 . Arniel C. Serato.
    16. News: Toni, Charlene leave 'The Buzz' to make way for Carmina, Janice . . October 14, 2013 . May 16, 2014.
    17. Web site: About Buzz ng Bayan . Buzz ng Bayan . May 16, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140515183127/http://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/shows/buzzngbayan/about . May 15, 2014.
    18. Web site: Zoren Legaspi continues to cooperate with the BIR; Carmina Villarroel confirms The Buzz reformat . Philippine Entertainment Portal . May 16, 2014 . May 16, 2014 . Gia Allana Soriano.
    19. Web site: 'The Buzz' to return this Sunday . . May 15, 2014 . May 16, 2014.
    20. News: Kris Aquino returns to The Buzz . . May 19, 2014 . May 20, 2014.
    21. Web site: LOOK: Kris, Toni return to 'The Buzz' . . May 18, 2014 . May 20, 2014.
    22. Web site: Kris Aquino and Toni Gonzaga to join Boy Abunda in reformatted The Buzz? . Philippine Entertainment Portal . May 12, 2014 . May 16, 2014 . Arniel C. Serato.
    23. rp3.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/04/07/15/look-back-14-stars-who-joined-boy-buzz
    24. Web site: 4 ABS-CBN shows in USTv Hall of Fame . . April 17, 2014 . May 21, 2014 . Andrew Jonathan Bagaoisan.
    25. Web site: Sharon receives lifetime achievement award . . April 27, 2014 . May 21, 2014 .
    26. News: 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV and the winners are... . . November 25, 2014 . May 21, 2015.
    27. Web site: Biggest changes for the biggest year of USTv . . November 16, 2013 . May 16, 2014.
    28. Web site: ABS-CBN wins big at 10th USTv awards . . February 20, 2014 . May 16, 2014 . Andrew Jonathan Bagaoisan.
    29. Web site: Golden Screen TV Awards nominees revealed; German Moreno will receive Gawad Dolphy Lifetime Achievement Award . Philippine Entertainment Portal . February 12, 2014 . May 16, 2014 . Ricky Calderon.
    30. News: Full list: Winners at the 5th Golden Screen TV Awards . . March 22, 2014 . May 16, 2014.
    31. Web site: ABS-CBN dominates nominations for 27th Star Awards for Television . Philippine Entertainment Portal . November 8, 2013 . May 16, 2014 . PMPC.
    32. News: Marian Rivera, Coco Martin lead winners of 27th Star Awards for TV . . November 25, 2013 . May 16, 2014 . Chuck Smith.
    33. News: Nominees in USTv Students' Choice Awards . . December 15, 2013 . May 16, 2014.
    34. News: Winners: 9th USTv Students' Choice Awards . . March 9, 2013 . May 16, 2014.
    35. Web site: 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards nominees bared . Philippine Entertainment Portal . February 1, 2013 . May 16, 2014 . Ricky Calderon.
    36. News: Winners: 2013 Golden Screen TV Awards . . March 2, 2013 . May 16, 2014.
    37. Web site: PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV . Philippine Entertainment Portal . September 26, 2012 . May 16, 2014.
    38. Web site: ABS-CBN sweeps 26th Star Awards for TV; Nora Aunor and Helen Gamboa tie for Best Drama Actress . Philippine Entertainment Portal . November 19, 2012 . May 16, 2014 . Erwin Santiago.
    39. Web site: Family-oriented show dominates 8th USTv Awards . . May 16, 2014.
    40. Web site: 25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared . Philippine Entertainment Portal . October 29, 2011 . May 16, 2014 . Rommel Placente.
    41. Web site: ABS-CBN biggest winner at 25th Star Awards for TV; GMA-7 bags 16 trophies; TV5 gets 6 nods . Philippine Entertainment Portal . November 23, 2011 . May 16, 2014 . William R. Reyes.
    42. Web site: ABS-CBN wins big in the 7th USTv awards . . February 17, 2011 . May 16, 2014.
    43. Web site: 'MMK' shines at 8th Golden Screen TV Awards . . November 30, 2011 . May 16, 2014.
    44. Web site: ABS-CBN wins big in PMPC Star Awards for TV . . November 15, 2010 . May 16, 2014.
    45. Web site: 23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared . Philippine Entertainment Portal . October 26, 2009 . May 16, 2014 . William Reyes.
    46. Web site: ABS-CBN shows dominate 5th USTV Awards . . February 20, 2009 . May 16, 2014.
    47. Web site: PEP: PMPC bares nominees for 22nd Star Awards for TV . . Philippine Entertainment Portal . October 16, 2008 . May 16, 2014.
    48. Web site: ABS-CBN bags 14 awards while GMA-7 got 8 in the 4th USTv Students' Choice Awards . Philippine Entertainment Portal . February 21, 2008 . May 16, 2014 . Erwin Santiago.
    49. Web site: PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television . Philippine Entertainment Portal . October 21, 2007 . May 16, 2014.
    50. Web site: FIRST READ ON PEP: ABS-CBN named Best TV Station at 21st Star Awards for TV . Philippine Entertainment Portal . November 19, 2007 . May 16, 2014 . Roldan Castro.
    51. News: The 20th PMPC Star Awards for Television: And the bigger winner is... . . October 26, 2006 . May 16, 2014.
    52. News: Golden Screen TV Awards nominees announced . . November 12, 2005 . May 16, 2014.
    53. News: 2nd Golden Screen Awardees bared . . November 18, 2005 . May 16, 2014 . Ricky L. Calderon.
    54. News: ABS-CBN sweeps 17th PMPC Star Awards for TV . . October 14, 2003 . May 16, 2014.
    55. News: The 16th Stars Awards for TV: Look ma, no protests! . . October 15, 2002 . May 16, 2014.
    56. News: 15th Star Awards for TV: And the winners are... them again! . . October 8, 2001 . May 16, 2014.
    57. News: Happy, triumphant faces at the 14th PMPC Star Awards for TV . . October 9, 2000 . May 16, 2014.