Willie's 'Bigtime' comeback

MANILA, Philippines - These pictures tell the whole story.

They were taken at TV5 studio last Saturday during the much-awaited return of Willie Revillame’s show, retitled Wil Time, Bigtime (formerly Willing Willie), after a month-long absence. TV5 voluntarily stopped airing the show which was later suspended by the MTRCB following that unfortunate ‘Jan-Jan incident.’

The faces of those in the studio vividly mirror the excitement felt by the show’s followers who continue to stand beside and behind Willie through thick and thin.

Willie still has Valenzuela City Councilor Shalani Soledad as co-host (top, left).

On hand to welcome Willie back were (top, from left) former Sen./STAR columnist Ernie Maceda, Sen. Manny Villar and TV5 president & CEO Ray Espinosa; Talk ‘N Text (PBA Commissioner’s Cup 2011 champion) players (above, left); and (above) Richard Gomez (center) who co-hosted with Willie a segment with (from left) Rico J. Puno, Marco Sison, Nonoy Zuniga, Arci Muñoz, Ritz Azul and Carla Humphries as contestants.