It’s Official: Kris Aquino Leaves ABS-CBN After 20 Years

Kris Aquino finally confirmed that she’s moving to GMA after 20 years of working at ABS-CBN. Gasp.

In a series of Instagram posts, Kris explained that there’s no bad blood between her and the ABS-CBN executives which might’ve caused her departure. She says that she was partly responsible since she couldn’t renew her contract last February because of health concerns and producers didn’t have a definite timeframe for her to come back on air.

Part 1: I want to tell you our truth & I pray you’ll understand… 20 years ago, I went back to ABS CBN after a year w/ GMA (Star Talk & a Viva produced afternoon talk show). It started w/ Today w/ Kris Aquino & ended w/ Kris Tv. We had a memorable, excellent run. ABS saw me through my worst & my best. I had the chance to be part of career defining shows like TWKA, The Buzz, Game KNB, Deal or No Deal, PGT etc & had iconic movies like Feng Shui & Sukob. We were set to renew our contract February 2016, it was a generous, less demanding agreement but at that time there was a threat to my life we needed to take seriously, I had to regain my health, and I needed time for my family & me. We didn’t sign then, I went to Hawaii, came back to campaign, then left again. Our agreement was we’d talk when I got back. That is the risk of taking time for yourself- when you come back there’s no guarantee that a space will be held for you. We spoke in July but there was no definite show & no assured time frame of my return on air. I perfectly understood- as much as I wanted to believe I was a pillar of the network, everybody is dispensable. And I say that with no bitterness- just HONESTY. So to all of you saying please don’t leave- it wasn’t a choice that was just mine to make. I take my share of the responsibility. And I say that w/ so much gratitude in my heart. ❤️

A photo posted by 🇵🇭 Kris Aquino (@kriscaquino) on Sep 11, 2016 at 9:27am PDT

As of now, Kris is working with Eat Bulaga producer Tony Tuviera for her new TV show with the network. She has yet to confirm what kind of show it will be—another talk show with travel and cooking, maybe?—but she says that it’s a TV collab that was planned around 30 years ago—when Kris was still 15.

Part 2: Where am I now? Boy Abunda reached out to Mr. T- Tony Tuviera on my behalf. I had an excellent experience coproducing My Little Bossings w/ MZET, OctoArts, & APT. Our plan was initially just a digital initiative- I know you miss my #foodtrips & my #cooking #recipes #roadtrips & #travel… But maybe my guardian angel in heaven (could it have been you, Mom?) was working overtime & what was an attempt at something new & experimental, evolved into a vision & a presentation that felt perfect for who I am now & for our TV collaboration. Mr. T actually remembered coming to our home in Times Street in 1986 to meet my Mom to produce a show for me when I was 15 years old. 30 years after- dumating na ang TAMANG PANAHON. ❤️

A photo posted by 🇵🇭 Kris Aquino (@kriscaquino) on Sep 11, 2016 at 9:30am PDT

Part 3: My sons & I leave today for a little over a week- advanced making up on my part because I have an exceptionally full work calendar until Christmas. They had so much of me for 4 months- so we’ll be adjusting… When we come back, the unit I’m renting from Tito Manolo & Tita Maritess Lopez in Rockwell will be ready (I believe that is proof enough that there is no bad blood between the owners of my former network & me.) This is the 1st & last I shall say about this chapter of my life. You deserved the true story & I gave you my truth, so that we may all move forward… So here’s a shoutout of THANK YOU to the Kapamilya Network ABS-CBN for all that was, and here’s a shoutout of THANK YOU to my new APT family for all that will be. And most of all my THANK YOU to all of you for allowing me to just be me. ❤️

A photo posted by 🇵🇭 Kris Aquino (@kriscaquino) on Sep 11, 2016 at 9:35am PDT

Yup, there’s definitely no stopping the Queen of All Media from her work. With that, good luck on your future endeavors, Kris. And we hope that you keep your health and safety in check as you work in your new network.

Photo courtesy of Kris Aquino’s Instagram

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