Vice Ganda Takes Responsibility for It’s Showtime Organ System Error
VICE GANDA – The comedian-host has acknowledged a mistake made by It’s Showtime after a quiz question about the human body’s organ systems became a hot topic on social media.
The issue happened during the show’s “Laro, Laro Pick” segment, where student leaders and dean’s listers from different universities competed in a knowledge quiz. Contestants were asked to name one of the 12 organ systems of the human body based on information from the Cleveland Clinic. While several answers were accepted, one contestant’s answer, “circulatory system,” was marked incorrect because the show’s reference listed “cardiovascular system” instead.
The decision quickly sparked debate online. Many viewers pointed out that the Cleveland Clinic identifies the circulatory system and cardiovascular system as the same body system, leading them to question why the contestant’s answer was not accepted. During the program, Vice initially explained that the judges only followed the exact list provided by their reference source.
After reviewing the Cleveland Clinic website himself, Vice admitted that the contestant’s answer was valid. He apologized for the confusion and said the production team had failed to verify the information carefully before using it in the quiz. He assured viewers that the issue would be discussed internally and addressed on the show.
Vice also clarified that the responsibility did not rest solely on the writers or production staff. As the main host of It’s Showtime, he accepted accountability for the mistake and thanked viewers who pointed out the error. He said the feedback would help the team improve its fact-checking process and prevent similar incidents in future episodes.
The incident received mixed reactions online, but many praised Vice for admitting the mistake instead of ignoring the criticism. Others appreciated his willingness to accept responsibility and correct the error publicly. The controversy also reminded viewers of the importance of accurate information in educational quiz segments and the need for careful fact-checking before questions are presented on television.