Joey De Leon faced backlash after his recent remark during the birthday celebration of co-host Miles Ocampo on May 1, 2024. During the broadcast, a video clip that went viral on X showcased Tito Sotto III wishing Ocampo well, commenting humorously on her age. “Wala akong masasabi kundi pataas! Pataas ‘yong edad eh!” said the former senate president, which was echoed by some co-hosts with a playful “Pataas!”
However, the atmosphere changed when De Leon added, “Pataba… eh, pababa…” which failed to elicit laughter from his colleagues, including Vic Sotto who then prompted Ocampo to blow out her birthday cake candles.
This incident stirred various reactions among netizens. Comments ranged from criticisms about De Leon’s unchanged behavior to discussions on how Ocampo, who previously addressed her weight gain due to a thyroid health issue, chose not to respond to the remark. “Walang character development itong Joey De Leon na ito!” one netizen expressed.
As of now, Miles Ocampo has not publicly responded to the incident, and Joey De Leon has not issued any statement regarding the comment.
