Popular GMA 7 News anchor Jessica Soho hit comedian Vice Ganda earlier Tuesday for a “cruel” joke about her that he flaunted during a sold-out show on May 17 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. She reacted to a whole series of jokes about her in a segment the topic of which was unlikely TV celebs becoming bold stars.
In a statement she sent by SMS to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Soho said, ”Rape is not a joke and should never be material for a comedy concert.”
Vice belted out a joke about her saying that, should Soho start making sexy movies, the scene would have to involve a "gang rape". This was preceded – and then followed – by other jokes about her weight. The comedian made fun of Soho's physique for a full two minutes before moving on to other celebrities.
“I thank all those who shared my hurt and expressed their support, but this should not be about me but about rape victims who suffer tremendously from this terrible crime,” Soho said in a statement to GMA News Online. “The horrors they go through are unspeakable and should never be taken lightly, especially bby way of a cruel joke.”
On Vice's side, road manager Russ Samson announced that they are still waiting (as of posting time) for the comedian’s “go-signal” to issue their own statement or clarification.
Article contents courtesy of Inquirer.net and GMA News Online.
