The long wait for late-night weekend comedy is officially over.

During ABS-CBN Corporation’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes officially confirmed that the iconic talk-comedy franchise “Gandang Gabi, Vice” (GGV) is set to return to television screens this coming September 2026.

The revival will air on GMA Network on free television and stream digitally on iWant, marking another major milestone in the historic programming partnership between ABS-CBN and GMA.

1. The Return of Sunday Late-Night Viewing

• A Six-Year Hiatus Ends: After concluding its historic nine-year original run in March 2020, GGV left a distinct void in weekend late-night television.

• The Official Confirmation: While host Vice Ganda teased a potential revival earlier this year, Vidanes’ direct disclosure to company shareholders provides the firm corporate greenlight and broadcast timeline.

• Expanded Free-TV Reach: Following the successful broadcast transition of It’s Showtime to GMA, GGV becomes the latest premier Kapamilya entertainment property to leverage the Kapuso network’s nationwide free-TV reach.

2. Strategic Value of the Revival

• Proven Content Franchise: GGV originally started as a single-season experiment in 2011 before growing into one of the country’s most culturally impactful talk programs, known for spontaneous comedy, unscripted celebrity banter, and viral pop-culture segments.

• Strengthening the Kapamilya-Kapuso Synergy: Distributing GGV across GMA’s free-to-air infrastructure and ABS-CBN’s digital ecosystem (iWant) maximizes audience accessibility for both urban and provincial viewers.

• Anchor for Weekend Ratings: Bringing back the “pambansang bisyo” provides a strong weekend ratings draw and renewed advertising real estate.

3. What Viewers Can Anticipate

With television viewing habits significantly evolving since 2020, the 2026 iteration of Gandang Gabi Vice will likely integrate modern cross-platform formats:

• Fresh Roster of Guests: A dynamic mix of Kapamilya, Kapuso, and digital-native personalities sitting on the iconic couch.

• Digital-First Synergy: Instant viral clip distribution and real-time social interaction tailored for multi-screen audiences.

• Signature Unfiltered Banter: The high-energy, relatable humor that cemented Vice Ganda as the country’s premier talk-variety host.

The return of GGV underscores an ongoing shift in Philippine media: prioritizing collaborative broadcast alliances to deliver quality entertainment directly to Filipino households everywhere.

What was your all-time favorite GGV episode or guest guesting from its original run? What segments are you hoping to see revived this September? Share your thoughts below!