Willie to leave ABS-CBN despite contract obligations
Posted By www.BoyAbunda.net on August 9, 2010
MANILA, Philippines (1st UPDATE) – Television host Willie Revillame announced Monday that he is leaving ABS-CBN despite his existing contract obligations with the network.
In his letter to ABS-CBN chairman Eugenio Lopez III dated August 9, a copy of which was furnished to the media, Revillame said he wants to end his contract claiming unfair treatment from the network.
In particular, Revillame cried foul over the management’s move to withdraw from a reported initial agreement that he would return to “Wowowee” on July 31.
He also objected to the network’s plan to give him a weekly pre-recorded TV program on Channel 2 and a possible show at sister company Studio 23.
“After much thought and thorough reflection on where I should stand in the face of these frustrating events, I have come to the conclusion that I should now rescind our contract,” he said.
“I do this because I honestly believe that the company has not dealt with me fairly. The company acted in bad faith and in clear violation of our contract,” Revillame added.
He also said that he sees no reason for the network not to release him from his contract obligations, citing its “allegation that I do not have the public trust or acceptance.”
It was earlier reported that Revillame, who went on indefinite leave following his controversial outburst in May 4, would make a comeback on July 31. The network, however, denied the reports. Revillame, on the other hand, kept mum on the issue.
Days before July 31, the network announced that “Wowowee” would be replaced by a new game and variety show titled “Pilipinas, Win na Win,” and that Revillame would be given a new TV program.
“Pilipinas, Win na Win” is hosted by Kris Aquino, Robin Padilla, Mariel Rodriguez, Pokwang, and Valerie Concepcion. The hosts had admitted that the new program caught them by surprise.
Series of meetings
Revillame claimed that the decision for his July 31 comeback was made during his meetings with ABS-CBN Entertainment Production head Linggit Tan on July 10, and ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio on July 13.
He said he immediately met with his staff to make the necessary preparations and changes, as well as brainstorm on new segments and musical scores, only to be told days later that the company had “changed its mind.”
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