Richard denies changing networks

Author: Mario E. Bautista
Column: Freehand

DID Richard Gomez really plan to return to ABS-CBN? "No, kumalat lang 'yan when I visited Willie Revillame in 'Wowowee' and he asked me to appear on cam," says Goma. "I'm happy with GMA. Heto nga balik na ko sa 'Family Feud' this Monday replacing 'Hole in Da Wall'. I'm really proud of 'Family Feud' kasi kung anu-ano ang itinapat ng GMA noon sa 'Deal or No Deal' but kami lang ang nakatalo dito sa ratings. "

Are there any changes in the show? "Yes, we have many surprises. The show will have a brand new look and a more high-tech playing mode with advanced lighting effects and studio sets. We also conducted auditions for families in the provinces so we'll now have contestants from Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Dagupan. We'll fly them to Manila with free airfare and accomodations so parang on vacation sila rito. Also, instead of the family leader introducing each member of his team, naka-VTR na nga-yon ang pag-present sa bawat team member. The Fast Money round prize is now P150,000. If they don't win it, they get a consolation of P50,000. Mas exciting ang show sa pagbabalik namin. "

But isn't he running as Ormoc congressman in 2010? "Yes, tuloy na ito as the surveys show na malakas ako sa tao and that's very encouraging. The people there really want change. "

So what happens to his being host of "Family Feud" that will run for two seasons? "I'm not allowed to host anymore only 45 days before election, so 'yung last two weeks ng show in March or April, wala na ako and we're thinking of my wife Lucy to replace me as host. Kayang-kaya naman ni Lucy 'yon. "

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Source: People's Journal