‘Gud Morning Kapatid’ introduces new team, moves to earlier timeslot

TV5 is shaking up its morning programming with a refreshed format and a new team for Gud Morning Kapatid.

Starting Monday, October 21, GMK will move to an earlier timeslot at 5:30AM, signaling a new chapter for TV5 as it ramps up its efforts to compete in the AM TV race.

Joining the team is veteran broadcaster Ted Failon, along with his longtime radio partner DJ Chacha. The duo will join Dimples Romana, Chiqui Roa-Puno, Maoui David, Andrei Felix, and Ruth Cabal.

“News5 po ang aming ihahatid. Limang mga importanteng mga balita sa bawat limang mga larangan,” teases Failon, hinting at the show’s new format. “Amin pong inaasahan nga po ang ilan pong pagbabago na mga sangkap, elemento, at mga sorpresa.”

Despite his new morning commitment, Failon will continue to host his radio program on Radyo5 True FM with DJ Chacha. They are expected to lead the first half-hour of GMK before transitioning to radio at 6AM.

“Para mapabilang ka sa isang morning show ng TV5, isang malaking karangalan ‘yun,” DJ Chacha expressed. “Though morning naman ‘yung ginagawa namin ni Manong Ted, pero kasi on the side lang ‘yung TV for us eh. It’s really radio that’s our focus before. Ngayon ito talagang legit. TV na talaga siya.”

Along with the main hosts, the new GMK also includes TV5 reporter Hannibal Taleta, who will provide updates on traffic in the Metro, and newcomer Val Gadiaza, who will handle lifestyle segments for the show.

TV5’s decision to revamp GMK comes as it looks to challenge GMA-7’s Unang Hirit, the long-reigning champion in the coveted morning TV race. This will be the first time in years that UH will face a direct competitor in the same timeslot, with a bigger team.

Can it finally end UH’s long-standing winning streak? Will this finally work? Only time will tell.

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