"It’s Showtime" mainstay Vice Ganda is set to launch a new single titled “Talak” alongside the return of “Miss Q&A" on June 16, Monday, with the comedian-host saying the song was originally written for the pageant segment’s previous grand finals.
According to Vice Ganda, the track had been in the works for some time but was shelved after the host was unable to perform it during the last “Miss Q&A” finale due to COVID-19.
“Correct! Actually itong kantang ‘to na ila-launch ko ay matagal ko nang isinulat. Isinulat ko talaga ‘to para sa grand finals nung last season ng ‘Miss Q&A’ na hindi nagamit. Kasi nung last grand finals ay nagka-COVID ako, so wala ako nung grand finals dahil positive ako, so hindi ko nakanta. Pero sabi ko na isasama ko siya sa album na ginagawa ko. Tamang-tama naman na nabuo namin yung bagong season ng ‘Miss Q&A,’ so saktong-sakto ito kasi para sa ‘Miss Q&A’ talaga ‘yon. Kaya launch ng bagong season at launch ng bagong kanta ko na ang pamagat ay ‘Talak,’” Vice Ganda said.
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As anticipation builds for the return of the popular competition segment on “It’s Showtime,” Vice Ganda said viewers can once again expect the wit, intelligence and unpredictability that made “Miss Q&A” a standout among television pageants.
“Ang dapat abangan nating lahat ay yung mga hindi inaasahang sasabihin ng mga contestants natin, kasi yun yung magic ng ‘Miss Q&A.’ First time sa Philippine TV na narinig natin yung mga sagot na hindi conventional, mga sagot na hindi pangkaraniwang sinasabi ng mga beauty queens. Yung mga hindi masyadong ‘beauty queen’ na pamamaraan ng pagsagot pero mababanaagan mo ng talino, ng husay, ng lalim yung mga contestants. At saka yung mga character na ipapakilala namin sa inyo, kasi every season meron isang personalidad na talagang sumisikat at hindi nakakalimutan ng lahat,” he said.
Vice Ganda also acknowledged the lasting impact of previous seasons, noting how memorable moments and viral answers from past contestants continue to circulate online years later.
“Kaya nahihirapan din kami sa paggawa ng mga tanong kasi sabi ko, ‘Ang hirap gumawa ng tanong ngayon kasi parang sobrang gaganda nung mga tanong na ginawa namin nung huli.’ Hanggang ngayon, kumakalat sa social media at nagre-resurface pa rin sila. Kaya sabi ko, ‘Ang hirap umulit ng tanong kasi alam na alam na ng mga madlang people,’” he said.
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The host further teased the return of a familiar face to the judging panel, describing the mystery judge as one of the country’s most respected beauty queens and an authority when it comes to pageant Q&A competitions.
“Siyempre, may babalik tayong OG ‘Miss Q&A’ judge na hindi pwedeng mawala doon kasi siya yung pinaka-authority doon eh. Isa siya sa mga pinakamahusay na beauty queens natin sa Pilipinas, lalong-lalo na pagdating sa sagutan kaya mapapanood ninyo siya ulit,” he said.
As “Miss Q&A” gears up for its return on June 16, Monday, the noontime show is also calling on aspiring contestants to join its new season. Auditions will be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday and open to participants aged 18 and above.