''Wowowee'' () is a Philippine noontime

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that was broadcast by

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from 2005 to 2010. The show premiered on February 5, 2005, and aired live on weekdays and Saturdays. The show was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's

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replacing '' MTB''. The show officially ended on July 30, 2010, and was replaced by a new variety show, '' Pilipinas Win Na Win'', the following day.'Wowowee' to go off air; Kris joins new game show , ABS-CBN News
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Cast

Main host

Willie Revillame Wilfredo Buendia Revillame (; born January 27, 1961), popularly known as Willie Revillame, is a Filipino television host, comedian, singer, songwriter, actor, and businessman. Career Revillame started out as the host of GMA Network's noontime ...

(2005–2010)

Co-hosts

Mariel Rodriguez Maria Erlinda Lucille Termulo-Padilla (born Maria Erlinda Lucille Sazon Termulo; August 10, 1984) professionally known as Mariel Rodriguez-Padilla or simply Mariel Rodriguez (), is a Filipino-born American commercial model, endorser, televis ...

(2006–2010) *

Valerie Concepcion Valerie Norona Galang-Sunga (born December 21, 1987) is a Filipino actress, television host, and endorser. She is known for her role as Nora Ferrer in the soap opera '' Sinasamba Kita'' but later transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN. She th ...

(2007–2010) *

Pokwang Marietta Subong (born August 27, 1970), known professionally as Pokwang, is a Filipino comedian, actress, television host and singer. She started in a reality show on ABS-CBN and subsequently appeared in dramas and sitcoms of the network. She ...

(2007–2010) *

RR Enriquez RR Enriquez (born Romyreen Enriquez on October 19, 1983) is a Filipino model, dancer and television personality. She first became known as one of the dancers on the variety and game show ''Wowowee''. She later became one of its hosts alongsid ...

(2008–2010) *

Jed Montero Jed Montero (born Rebecca Gail Bacbac Montero on September 6, 1988) is a Filipina actress, model, athlete and host. Just like Paulo Lingbanan Avelino, Montero hails from the famous Sagada, Mt. Province. Her parents are Rebecca Bacbac Montero and ...

(2010) * Kelly Misa (2010)

Former co-hosts

Iya Villania Raelene Elaine Villania(born June 29, 1986), known professionally as Iya Villania-Arellano (), is a Filipino-Australian singer, television presenter, and actress. She has been widely known for her work as a VJ in the music channel MYX. Early a ...

(2005–2006) *

Kat Alano Katherine Anne Alano is a Filipino-British model, actress and television presenter/ VJ in the Philippines. Early life Kat Alano was born to an English mother and a Filipino father. She was educated at Gresham's School, Norfolk, England, and ...

(2005–2006) *

Janelle Jamer Marianel Saluria Jamer, popularly known by her screen name Janelle Jamer (born November 16, 1984), is a Filipina TV host, singer, song writer, actress, performer, and comedian. She was one of Willie Revillame's co-hosts, along with Iya Villania ...

(2005–2007) *Cheena Crab (2005–2007) *

Roxanne Guinoo Roxanne Bosch Guinoo-Yap (born February 14, 1986) is a Filipina actress. Since April 2012, she is employed by GMA Network, having transferred from ABS-CBN as a contract of GMA Artist Center for three years. In 2015, she transferred back to her ...

(2007) *

Janna Dominguez Jamie Ann Quisumbing Angeles (born March 11, 1990) professionally known as Janna Dominguez, is a Filipino actress, host, and comedian. She is best known for portraying the role of Maria in ''Pepito Manaloto''. Career Dominguez started out as o ...

(2007–2008) *

Precious Lara Quigaman Precious Lara San Agustin Quigaman-Alcaraz (; born 3 January 1983) is a Filipino actress, multi-product endorser and beauty queen who won the Miss International 2005 beauty pageant held in Tokyo, Japan. She is the fourth Filipino to have won t ...

(2007–2008) *

Carmen Soo Soo Wai Ming (; born 14 October 1977), better known by her stage name Carmen Soo, is a Malaysian model and actress. Life and career Soo was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to a Chinese father and to a half-Chinese, half-British mo ...

(2010) *

Isabelle Abiera Isabelle Abiera Collins-Magno (born 28 August 1992), professionally known as Max Collins, is a Filipino-American actress and model. Early life Collins was born in California. Her mother is a Filipino who is from Kalibo, Aklan. Her father is a ...

(2010)

Guest hosts

Kris Aquino Kristina Bernadette Cojuangco Aquino (born February 14, 1971), professionally known as Kris Aquino (), is a Filipino television host, actress, producer, socialite and businesswoman. Dubbed as Philippine's "Queen of All Media", Aquino has hos ...

(2005; 2008; 2009) *

Amy Perez Maria Armida Parale Perez-Castillo (born September 5, 1969), known professionally as Amy Perez-Castillo or Tyang Amy (), is a Filipino TV and radio presenter, entrepreneur and occasional actress. Recognized as a veteran television host in the ...

Dolphy Rodolfo Vera Quizon Sr. (; July 25, 1928 – July 10, 2012), better known by his stage names Dolphy, Pidol, and Golay, was a Filipino comedian and actor. He is widely regarded as the country's "King of Comedy" for his comedic talent embodied ...

(2009) *

Robin Padilla Robinhood Ferdinand Cariño Padilla (; born November 23, 1969), known professionally as Robin Padilla, is a Filipino politician, television personality, martial artist, actor and director currently serving as a Senator of the Philippines since ...

(2010) *

Edu Manzano Eduardo "Edu" Manzano (; born September 14, 1955) is a Filipino-American actor, fashion model, TV commercial model, comedian, politician, United States Air Force veteran and television game host. He was previously the host of game shows ''The We ...

(2007–2010) *

Maricel Soriano Maricel Soriano (; born Maria Cecilia Dador Soriano; February 25, 1965) is a Filipina film and television actress, occasional host and dancer. With a career spanning of over 50 years, Soriano is one of the most celebrated artists and popularly ...

(2007) *

Billy Crawford Billy Joe Ledesma Crawford (born May 16, 1982) is a Filipino actor, musician, singer, dancer, comedian and television host who released 7 studio albums and has had a number of singles, notably "Trackin'", "When You Think About Me" (a remake of ...

(2010) *

Kim Atienza Alejandro Ilagan Atienza (; born January 24, 1967), known professionally as Kim Atienza or Kuya Kim, is a Filipino television host, actor, weather anchor, YouTube vlogger and former politician. He is formerly a resident weather anchor in ABS-C ...

(2010) *

Luis Manzano Luis Philippe Santos Manzano (; born April 21, 1981), also known by his nickname Lucky, is a Filipino-American TV host, actor, comedian, VJ, and model. He is the son of actors Edu Manzano and Vilma Santos. He is best known for his roles in th ...

(2010) *

Cesar Montano Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), known professionally as Cesar Montano (), is a Filipino actor, film producer and film director. Montano started in show business as a commercial model.

(2010) *

Gabby Concepcion Gabriel Arellano Concepcion (born 5 November 1964) is a Filipino actor, singer and businessman. He began his show business career in the 1980s as a teen commercial model and is known for his debonair career in Philippine cinema, spanning severa ...

(2009, 2010) *

Vice Ganda Jose Marie Borja Viceral (born March 31, 1976), popularly known as Vice Ganda (; ), is a Filipino comedian, talk show host, television presenter, actor, entrepreneur, and singer. He is a regular host on ABS-CBN's noontime variety show '' It's ...

(2009) *

John Lloyd Cruz John Lloyd Espidol Cruz (born June 24, 1983) is a Filipino actor, model and occasional TV host. He was a member of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, where he is an alumnus of Batch 5. He starred in the teen drama '' Tabing Ilog'', and is best known for his ...

(2008, 2010) *

KC Concepcion Maria Kristina Cassandra "KC" Cuneta Concepcion (; born April 7, 1985) is a Filipino actress, singer, dancer, TV host, entrepreneur, socialite and humanitarian. She has had lead roles in Philippine films '' For The First Time'' (2008) and ''Whe ...

(2010) *

Randy Santiago Randy Gerard Legaspi Santiago (born November 26, 1960) is a Filipino actor, comedian, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur. He is the older brother of Raymart Santiago, Rowell Santiago and Reily Pablo L. Sa ...

Dennis Padilla Dennis Esteban Dominguez Baldivia (born February 9, 1962), popularly known as Dennis Padilla (), is a Filipino comedian, TV host, radio broadcaster and actor. He is the son of the late Dencio Padilla, and the father of actress Julia Barretto. H ...

(2010) *

Yul Servo John Marvin Cruz Nieto (born February 22, 1977), popularly known by his stage name Yul Servo Nieto or simply Yul Servo, is a Filipino actor and politician who is currently the vice mayor of Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, since 20 ...

(2008–2010)

Featuring

* Wowowee Dancers (formerly ''ASF Dancers'') (2005–2010) * Kembot Girls (2010) * ASF Boys (2005–2010) * Wowowee Girls (2005) *

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(2005–2010) * Luningning (2008–2010) * Saicy Aguila (2008–2010) * Mariana del Rio (2008–2009) *

Priscilla Meirelles Priscilla Meirelles de Almeida-Estrada (born 5 September 1983) is a Brazilian model, host, actress, environmentalist and beauty queen. She won the Miss Earth 2004 pageant held in the Philippines. She also won the Miss Globe 2003 pageant. Meirel ...

(2008–2009) *

Ariana Barouk Ariana Barouk (born November 5, 1982) is a model, actress, and singer who represented Cuba in the seventh edition of the environmentally-oriented Miss Earth 2007 international beauty pageant. She was the first Miss Cuba in several decades to c ...

(2008–2009) * Sandra Seifert (2008–2009) * Nina Jose (2008–2009) * Owen Ercia (Jimmy Santol) (2005–2010) * DJ Coki (2007–2010) *DJ Mod (2005–2007; 2010)

Segments

Cash Motto

In the Cash Motto segment, a random studio audience member who sent in a motto played a game with winnings up to PHP1,000,000. The contestant had one minute to grab as much cash in the air in a secluded capsule. They could not take peso bills while it is on the tank itself. The contestant was provided a broom to loosen up the money, so more would fly in the air. The amount of money they collected was what they kept. If the total amount of money grabbed reached PHP40,000 or over, the contestant received a ''Wowowee'' videoke along with the money they grabbed. Another random studio audience member was chosen after the segment. This second audience member did not get to play the game, but had to guess how much money the first audience member grabbed. The co-hosts usually gave a hint on the range. The contestant had up to three chances to guess how much was won. If the contestant guessed the correct amount, they won whatever the other player won. If they failed to guess, they still won PHP1,000 for being chosen.

Hep, Hep, Hooray

Twenty (previously ten) random audience members got to play Hep, Hep, Hooray. The game retired at the end of 2009 but quickly returned on January 4, 2010, due to more audience demand than its predecessor, ''Samson, Lion and Delilah''. In this segment of the show, the audience was prepared to dance to one of

's hit songs. This opening song number was the theme tune for the choosing of the ten random audience members, the audience was warmed up for the public displays of talent, where Willie and his co-hosts drew from the audience, from different sections including the TFC subscribers to dance the song in an entertaining way. The objective of the game was to repeat the words "Hep Hep" and "Hooray". A co-host put the microphone in front of a contestant's face and they were supposed to say "Hep Hep" while clapping their hands together below their waist, then another co-host would put the microphone to another contestant's face and they were to finish the cheer with saying "Hooray" and raising their hands in the air. If a contestant made a mistake, they were out of the game, but they won PHP1,000 and a gift pack from

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as a consolation prize. This was a last person standing game. The one who lasted the longest won. Since ''Cash Bukas'', the old bonus round for the game moved on to ''Willie of Fortune'', and new rules were written on its relaunch. The final person standing went for the final round, where the contestant could duel against one of the three "Amazonas": April, Lovely, and Aiko. During the duel, the same rules applied, repeating the words "Hep" "Hep" "Hooray". The contestant's goal was to beat the "Amazona" to win the jackpot, which always started at PHP10,000. Every day the jackpot was not won, another PHP10,000 was added to it. On January 25, 2010, Jana was removed as an Amazona due to losing three times; April replaced her. A new batch of Amazonas were introduced on March 8 of the same year, referred to the hosts as "Amazunas". A new name to "Amazunas" was introduced April 10: the "Dragon Ladies". Beginning July 5, the "Dragon Ladies" portion was removed, and the last person standing automatically won P10,000 from Rexona. On July 26, a new format called the ''Pair Factor'' was introduced. The twenty random audience members chose a partner to play with. The rules still mainly stayed the same, however, they had to both clap with "Hep" "Hep", and raise their hands with "Hooray". There were two groups consisting of five pairs each playing in their own group. The winner of rounds one and two would advance to the final round competing against each other. The last pair standing won P10,000 from Rexona.

Willie of Fortune

Six people selected earlier through "themed" auditions competed in pairs in rounds of ''Willie of Fortune''. The in-house keyboardist played a portion of a song, and the first person to name the song correctly won one point. If the player could correctly sing the exact lyrics from that portion of the song, they would receive the second point. Two points were required to win the round and get to round two. In this round, the three remaining players went to a knock out question. One song would be played, and whoever could buzz in the correct song title first won PHP10,000 and advanced to the jackpot round, ''Cash Bukas''. Every Saturday, celebrity teams played against each other. The same gameplay rules used in the weekday version were in effect. However, the team who reached five points first won, and went straight to the jackpot round, ''Cash Bukas''.

Cash Bukas

In the ''Cash Bukas'' segment, the winner of ''Willie of Fortune'' (previously the player was taken from ''Hep, Hep, Hooray'') got to play for four prizes. 10 trays were available for the player to select, while the player only selected three to play with. Next, the player chose only one tray. The player was offered increasing amounts of cash until the player took the offer, or kept playing to open the tray. The trays offered in the game were as follows: * 1: PHP100,000 * 1: PHP500,000 * 1: Grand Pasada Showcase (Sinski Maton) * 1: PHP1,000,000 * 6: Cheap prizes (e.g., sandals, salted egg, noisemakers, etc.)

Tic Tac to Win

''Tic Tac to Win'' was a game that premiered in January 2010, with a format similar to past "end-games" in the show, including its predecessor, ''Want More, No More''. Beginning on February 6 of the same year, the game was played on a recurring basis.

Tumpak o Sablay

A group of fifty contestants was asked a trivia question that was asked by a random person in the streets, or a celebrity in some cases. The contestants went to either side of the stage "Tumpak" (Correct) or "Sablay" (Fail) to guess if their answer is right or wrong. Similar to ''Pera o Bayong'', the last person standing on the round got to play for the jackpot round with PHP10,000 to keep.

Jackpot Round

Twenty letters (A-T) with prizes in different amounts were presented on a 5x4 board. The winner of the previous round chose nine letters from the board, and arranged the letters as they desired on a giant

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board. Scattered and hidden in the twenty letters were: *4: Brand new car *4: House and lot *4: PHP1,000,000 Eight letters contained instant cash for the contestant to keep: *4: PHP10,000 *3: PHP25,000 *1: PHP50,000 The goal was to make a tic-tac-toe of either the car, house, or PHP1,000,000. If a tic-tac-toe was achieved, it was won. If no tic-tac-toe was achieved, the contestant still kept the instant cash that was won on the board.

Discontinued segments

Special shows

World tours

''Wowowee'' had broadcast episodes from other locations in the

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, and had also gone on world tours to other countries such as the United States (

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), Australia (

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), Canada (

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), and the United Arab Emirates (

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, the tour reached Italy, United States (San Francisco,

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and Las Vegas) and Canada (

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2006: Alay sa Kapamilya

''Alay sa Kapamilya'' was a program organized by ABS-CBN as an observation for the PhilSports Arena stampede victims. It preempted ''Wowowee'' for six days while the network decided over the fate of the variety show. The shows were a solemn tribute to the victims, featuring performances by ABS-CBN regulars. Eventually, ABS-CBN decided to temporarily cancel the variety show until its return on March 11, 2006.

2006: Honoring Overseas Filipino Workers

On several occasions, the show has paid tribute to

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(OFWs) serving across the world. On the August 2, 2006, episode, ''Wowowee'' with cooperation with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) produced a special edition saluting and featuring female OFW's who returned from

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where a war was present in that country. They were all invited to attend and even participate in the show that day. The contestants during the first half that day were close friends of the OFWs, while an unspecified number of OFW's participated in "The Ultimate Pera O Bayong". All the winnings won during the show were combined together and evenly distributed to all of the OFWs in the audience, with the grand total of winnings being PHP1,390,000.

2007: Armed Forces of the Philippines join ''Wowowee''

On September 1, 2007, about 500 soldiers came in full force to the show. Representatives from the major services, AFPWSSUS and Technical Services come to play and have fun during the show and take a crack at the grand prizes in different games. Highlights of the event were the interviews with the loved ones of Marines who lost their lives in the fight against the Abu Sayaff Group/ MILF rebels in Basilan on July 10 and August 11, 2007. Tearfully, loved ones recounted their last communication with the fallen Marines. Host

also asked each of them for a short message and everybody was moved to tears during the emotion-filled moment. AFP, PIO Chief LTC Bartolome Bacarro held back his tears but could not help it, just like the rest. Emotions rose again when candles were lit for the Marines.

2010: New set and co-hosts

A new set and a new batch of co-hosts were introduced in April 2010. Joining the four co-hosts already on the show were

, and Kelly Misa. The new set consisted of a large LED video wall on the front of the stage with a brand new lighted flooring. Audience seats were moved and had seat numbers that might be used for future games. The show began with an extravagant opening sequence of

singing and dancing to his hit songs over the past five years. Later, the usual games were played. In ''Cash Motto'', a new format was explained that would begin taking place on April 17 called ''Cash Mo-Tour'', in which the cash tank would travel around

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and barangays for lucky people to win big. In ''Hep, Hep, Hooray'', the winner will play against the new name of the "Amazunas", the "Dragon Ladies" for the special jackpot of the day, PHP100,000. It was announced on the week of April 12 that the first stop for the ''Cash Mo-Tour'' will be held at Plaza Moriones in

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, but due to technical difficulties, it was announced on April 16 that the premiere would be postponed. Two months later on June 19, the game premiered in

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Ratings

During its past 5 years, Wowowee became one of the longest-running noontime show, ''

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''s biggest opponent. According to TNS National TV Ratings, Wowowee was consistent in hitting the 20% mark. It even hits the 30% mark if the show had special occasions. Example of this is the comeback of

on the show after its 1-month suspension. It rated 32.3%, a 12.1% lead against ''

''s 20.2%. It also gave ''

'' a close fight in Mega Manila, Bulaga's bailiwick while in rural areas, ''Wowowee'' was winning via landslide victory against its rival. However, ''Eat Bulaga!'' later defeated the show in rural areas due to its "Juan for All, All for Juan" segment.

Cancellation

On July 27, 2010, ABS-CBN confirmed that ''Wowowee'' would end on July 30, 2010, after five years of airing. This is after Revillame demanded ABS-CBN to fire entertainment writer Jobert Sucaldito over the latter's constant criticisms on Wowowee. Its ending coincided with ''

''s 31st anniversary. It was replaced by '' Pilipinas Win Na Win'' effective the following day. The new show is a variety game show hosted by

and

. Former ''Wowowee'' co-hosts

, and

co-host the new show. However, due to poor ratings, ''Pilipinas Win Na Win'' was cancelled after five months. In January 2011, ABS-CBN announced through its Push.com site that a new noontime show, hosted by ex-''Magandang Tanghali Bayan'' hosts

and

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, as well as

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and ex-Wowowee host

, was in the works. The show, entitled '' Happy Yipee Yehey!'' premiered on February 12, 2011, a week after what would have been the sixth anniversary of ''Wowowee''.

Controversies

''Willing Willie'' and ''Wil Time Bigtime''

After a five-month hiatus,

made his comeback on the TV5 show ''

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''. Several personalities from ''Wowowee'' are also included in the new show's roster of hosts, including Owen Ercia and DJ Coki. On November 24, 2010,

filed a copyright infringement suit against Willie Revillame, Wil Productions, Inc. and TV5 for allegedly copying ''Wowowee'' in ''Willing Willie''. However, hearings on the case, which was filed at the Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 66 under presiding judge Joselito C. Villarosa, was suspended after the Court of Appeals granted the request for a temporary restraining order by TV5. TV5 then filed a petition for

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and writ of preliminary injunction before the Court of Appeals. ABS-CBN responded by filing a motion seeking to dismiss the petition of the former. On March 10, 2011, the Court of Appeals ruled in favor of TV5.">FIRST READ ON PEP: (Updated) Court of Appeals decides in favor of TV5; preserves "status quo" on airing of Willing Willie , PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz
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to Philippine television and to GMA Network via his newest Sunday afternoon variety show, ''

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nationwide through the night.

Awards

*2005 KBP Golden Dove Awards Best Variety Show – Won *Best Variety & Game Show (Star Awards for TV) (2009 & 2010) – Won (which was a combination of Best Game Show and Best Variety Show in one category this year) *Best Variety Show (Star Awards for TV) (2008) – Won ** In 2008, tied with GMA Network's ''Eat Bulaga''. - Won *Best Male TV Host (Willie Revillame) (2005 & 2007) – Won *Best Female TV Host (Janelle Jamer) (2007) – Won *Consumers Award Outstanding Variety Show (2008) – Won *Consumers Award Outstanding Male TV Host (2008) – Won *PMPC Star Awards Best Female TV Host (Valerie Concepcion) (2008 & 2009) – Won *Anak TV Seal Awards (2009) – Won

References

External links

Official WebsiteOfficial TFCnow''Wowowee'' Episode Information
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Cast

Main host

Co-hosts

Former co-hosts

Guest hosts

Featuring

Segments

Cash Motto

Hep, Hep, Hooray

Willie of Fortune

Cash Bukas

Tic Tac to Win

Tumpak o Sablay

Jackpot Round

Discontinued segments

Special shows

World tours

2006: Alay sa Kapamilya

2006: Honoring Overseas Filipino Workers

2007: Armed Forces of the Philippines join ''Wowowee''

2010: New set and co-hosts

Ratings

Cancellation

Controversies

''Willing Willie'' and ''Wil Time Bigtime''

''Wowowillie'' and ''Wowowin''

Awards

See also

References

External links