Despite controversies and a staggering P486 million damage suit filed by ABS-CBN, “Willing Willie” premiered Saturday, October 23, as TV5’s flagship primetime variety program. “Tama na ang bad news. Dapat iba na, saya at pag-asa na!,” Willie said. The opening number was a melting pot of artists dancing to a resounding beat, a “Mardi Gras” complete with colorful attires and alluring women. Willing Willie Girls (WW.Girls) warmed up the stage before Revillame’s grand entrance on stage. Revillame thanked all his loyal followers and staff for standing by his side despite the controversies that surrounded his exit from ABS-CBN. Teary-eyed, he also took time to thank ABS-CBN chairman Gabby Lopez and president and CEO Charo Santos-Concio for giving him the chance to serve the Kapamilya network for five and a half years. (By Glenda Villena For Yahoo! Southeast Asia, http://ph.yahoo.com)
