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- Netizens call out Maine Mendoza’s behavior towards crying Sugod Bahay winner.
- Maine Mendoza called out for ‘making fun’ of ‘Sugod Bahay’ winner whose son just died
- The host clarifies that they were not aware of the winner’s situation as they didn’t understand her at that time.
In the June 18 episode of Eat Bulaga!, Juan For All, All For One winner Leny Feliciano was being interviewed by hosts Maine Mendoza, Paolo Ballesteros, and Jose Manalo.
The segment was conducted at Calumpit, Bulacan.
The winner became very emotional as she started talking to the host and Jose stated “Leny, umiiyak ka ka kaagad, e. Natutuwa ka kaya ka umiiyak. Ayan na naman.” which Leny agreed with.
“Opo. Sobra pong tuwa dahil mapapalibing ko na ang anak ko. Makakabayad pa po sa funeraria.”
By that time, Joey de Leon asked Maine to repeat what Leny has said and the host started imitating the emotional mumbling of the winner.
Vic Sotto suggested that the staff give Leny some water to calm her down a bit. At that time, Maine, who was unaware of the situation and mimicked the winner’s mumbling once again.
A few netizens reacted at said behavior and labeled it as “insensitive” as if the host is making fun of the winner’s situation.
“I find this part so insensitive knowing that the sugod bahay winner’s son/daughter(not sure) just recently died and they still continue this sick joke of replicating her emotions on what she felt during that moment. You guys are so inconsiderate. @mainedcm @AngPoetNyo #JoseManalo”
Maine then replied to one Twitter user saying that they didn’t know the situation at first as they can’t understand what she was saying and they condole the death of Leny’s child.
“Nakikiramay po kami kay ate. Hindi po namin alam nung una na ganun pala ang pinagdadaanan niya bilang hindi po namin naintindihan yung una niyang sinabi.”
Watch the full clip below:
While the inconsolable Feliciano was speaking, Mendoza can be seen turning to the camera and making mocking expressions with her face.
