Grace Lee to replace Shalani in TV show: report

MANILA, Philippines -- Shalani Soledad and Grace Lee now have more than a common romantic past as a shared history.



Lee, a radio and TV personality, will be taking on the hosting duties vacated by Soledad on a primetime variety program co-hosted by 4 others, including former Kapamilya star Willie Revillame.

Lee will start her stint on the show on Saturday, according to entertainment journalist Ricky Lo in a report published Friday by the Philippine Star.

Before he was romantically linked to Lee -- who admitted "dating [him] for a couple of months" -- President Benigno Aquino III was in a relationship with Soledad for nearly two years.

The two broke up in October 2010 reportedly due to their busy schedule. At the time, Soledad was a member of the Valenzuela City council.

It was in November 2010 when she was tapped by Revillame to co-host his program.

Now married to Pasig City Representative Roman Romulo, Soledad is set to run for Congress in the 2013 midterm elections under the administration-led Liberal Party-Nacionalista Party, Nationalist People’s Coalition.

Meanwhile, Lee became more well-known because her publicized relationship with Aquino.

It was in May this year, however, when the Korean TV host ended rumors of a blooming romance with the president, saying, "We're only friends now."

source: abs-cbnnews.com

Pauleen Now 'Okay' After Collapsing On Tv

MANILA, Philippines – TV hosts Ruby Rodriguez and Allan K both revealed that their “Eat Bulaga” co-host Pauleen Luna is now fine after losing consciousness while hosting the show's Monday episode.

Ruby posted on her Twitter account (@rodriguezruby) on Monday, “To all who are concerned about Pauleen, she is fine na. Spoke with her already, she just needs to eat and rest. The heat got her.”

While Allan K wrote (@allanklownz), “ok na si pauleen guys. nadrain lang. thnx for the concern. forever dabarkads talaga kayo!!!!”

During the show's Feb. 13 episode, Pauleen suddenly collapsed while interviewing the contestant together with Allan K and Paolo Ballesteros for the show's remote segment “All for Juan, Juan for All” in San Juan, Davao City.

The segment was temporarily halted, as ordered by Vic Sotto, one of the show's main hosts, who happened to be in the studio in Manila, so that the staff could tend to Pauleen.

When the commotion was over and Pauleen was brought to the hospital, Vic asked Allan K to explain what happened to Pauleen.

“Alas dos ng madaling araw, nasa bahay ‘ko na. Nakisabay siya sa akin papuntang airport. Pagdating ng hotel, natulog lang kami ng very, very light, dumiretso na kami sa venue. Kaya ‘yun nahilo,” recalled the Allan K.

He also added, "Tsaka mainit lang talaga ang panahon, Bossing."

However, to put a light note to this unfortunate incident, Vic jokingly asked Allan K if Pauleen was actually craving for something sour (a clear sign of pregnancy). But he then added that it was just an innocent question. Recall that Vic has been rumored to be the boyfriend of the young actress.

source: mb.com.ph