Ryzza Mae Dizon reveals she almost lost ‘Eat Bulaga!’ spot during tense transition

The former child star opens up about an uncertain period on the noontime show, credits TVJ for standing by her.

Former child star and longtime Eat Bulaga host Ryzza Mae Dizon recently opened up about one of the most challenging chapters of her career: when she feared losing her hosting slot during the show’s transition period.

She also recalled how main hosts Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey de Leon (TVJ) supported her and other hosts amid the program’s legal dispute and move from GMA 7 to TV5.

In an interview on Toni Gonzaga’s YouTube channel, Ryzza expressed gratitude for TVJ’s reassurance during a time of uncertainty.

“Sobra rin po talaga ‘yong pasasalamat ko sa TVJ kasi pinaglaban din po nila na hindi ako maalis. Grabe rin po ‘yong assurance na binigay nila sa amin, hindi lang po sa akin kasi parang lahat naman po kami planong alisin, pero ako lang po ‘yong sure na sure na talaga,” she shared.

According to Ryzza, she was allegedly among those most at risk of being removed from the program and was told another young talent was being prepared for her role. “Ako ‘yung Top 1 po na sure na sure na gusto nilang tanggalin ng dati po naming company [kasi] mayroon pong bata na gusto rin ipasok.”

She recalled her appearances being reduced to once a week, with strict limits on where she could appear on-air. “Kasi ‘yong time na ‘yon po kasi once a week na lang ako pinapapasok. Tapos sa isang segment lang po ako pwede lumabas kasi ‘yon ‘yung instruction po sa kanila,” she recalled.

She said it was painful to learn a possible replacement was already being trained. “Kasi nandoon na po ‘yong papalit sa akin, tini-train na po. Masakit talaga po kasi pinaghirapan ko ‘to tapos bigla-bigla na lang po aalisin na ganun-ganon lang.”

Ryzza did not name who was being considered to replace her, and stressed she holds no ill feelings toward TVJ, expressing gratitude for their support during that period.

“Hindi naman po kasalanan ng TVJ. Ang pinagpapasalamat ko na lang po doon ay ang pinapasok pa po ako once a week.”

She rose to fame after winning “Little Miss Philippines” in 2012 and became one of “Eat Bulaga’s” most popular young hosts.

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