While some believe she meant it without any ill intentions, many also said the actress and host’s statement was insensitive.
Following this, the issue became even more of a center of discussion when Kris Aquino gave a message to Ryzza Mae during her visit to Eat Bulaga!, causing many to link the two evenTS.
The Issue Started with a Joke on Live TV
On an episode of It’s Showtime , the hosts had a fun chat while playing a segment.
In the middle of the conversation, guest Brent Manalo told Kim Chiu that there were “Lotus Feet” behind him.
“Lotus Feet” is a character from the movie Feng Shui starring Kris Aquino and is known as one of the scariest characters in Philippine horror films.
Kim was surprised and jokingly replied, “Why Ryzza Mae?”
Because of this, the video clip of the scene quickly spread on social media.
Some netizens said the joke was not good because it seemed to compare Ryzza Mae’s appearance to a horror character.
For some, it is inappropriate to make fun of anyone’s physical appearance, especially on a live television program watched by millions of Filipinos.
Netizens’ Opinions Are Divided
The incident soon garnered a variety of reactions.
Some said that hosts should be more careful with their jokes, especially if they have the potential to hurt other people’s feelings.
According to them, even if there is no intention to insult, it is important to consider how it will be received by the public.
On the other hand, many also defended Kim Chiu.
For her fans, the actress’s reaction was natural and had no intention of belittling or mocking Ryzza Mae.
Some also said that jokes about the alleged resemblance of some personalities to Ryzza Mae have been circulating on social media for a long time, so Kim’s comment may have been spontaneous.
However, because it happened live on national television, it had a greater impact on the public.
Ryzza Mae is quiet.
While the discussion continues online, Ryzza Mae Dizon remained silent about the issue.
Instead of making a statement, he simply continued his hosting and other work.
Many of his supporters also requested that the controversy not be further escalated and that both hosts continue to entertain their viewers.
For them, it would be better to focus on their projects rather than on misunderstandings that may just be the result of a joke.
Kris Aquino Gives Message to Ryzza Mae
The issue became even more talked about after Kris Aquino made a special visit to Eat Bulaga! to support her son Bimby Aquino, who was temporarily part of the program.
During her conversation with Ryzza Mae, Kris gave a message that caught attention.
He said, “I love you.
As for those who I heard were oppressing you, don’t mind them because success is the best revenge.”
He did not name who he was referring to.
However, many on social media gave their own interpretations and linked the statement to Kim Chiu’s viral joke.
There are also those who said that this may just be Kris’ general advice and not directly referring to anyone.
Because he did not mention any names, the public’s various interpretations remain mere speculation.
A Reminder on Responsible Joking
This incident once again demonstrated how quickly a short scene can spread on social media and how it can have different interpretations.
In the era of live television and viral clips, even a simple joke can spark widespread discussion.
While some believe this is just part of the hosts’ natural banter, others are calling for more caution in using comments that could affect other people.
As of now, Kim Chiu and Ryzza Mae Dizon have not made an official statement regarding the issue, and public opinion continues to be divided on whether what happened was a simple joke or a comment that did not go down well with many viewers.
