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Ion Perez certainly brightened up the day for Madlang Kapuso in today's episode of the lively noontime program, It's Showtime.

From sweet interactions with his real-life partner Vice Ganda to his hilarious moments on set, Ion entertained netizens and brought a dose of love to their screens.

Shortly after the show began, the hashtag #IonPerez quickly trended on X (formerly Twitter), as viewers engaged in lively discussions about the charming host.

One of the most talked-about moments occurred during the segment “EXpecially For You,” where Ion shared an affectionate hug with the Unkabogable Star.

While Vice hosted the program, the camera captured their sweet embrace, with Ion occasionally stealing glances at her.

Many netizens observed Ion's hand resting on Vice's hip, reflecting the genuine closeness and love between them.

clingy always and we love it 😁#ViceGanda | #ViceIon | #IonPerez pic.twitter.com/y41jexCH5K

-- mac (@angasnivice) April 15, 2024

Additionally, fans noticed Ion's charming use of Kapampangan during the segment. His occasional clumsiness added humor and adorableness to the talk.

During his conversation with the searchee, the phrase "'Pag nagmamahal sila talagang nagmamahal sila” particularly stood out to fans, who viewed Vice's sweet relationship with Ion as confirmation.

Netizens also used the two hosts' interactions as proof of how sweet they were as a couple, specifically when Vice shared humorous stories about their hilarious banters.

CUTE CUTE ALWAYS LOVE KAPAMPANGAN ION ASKEHRUFJR 🥹😭🧡

"pag nagmamahal sila, nagmamahal talaga sila"
"pag nagmamahal yan, totoo" naramdaman at nararamdaman na ng misis perez yarn #ViceGanda | #ViceIon | #IonPerez pic.twitter.com/fu5WTSEeVh

-- mari 𝜗𝜚 (@ionslanggam) April 15, 2024

Aside from his sweet moments with Vice Ganda, Ion created an unforgettable memory for netizens during their participation in “Karaokids.”

Fans found it hilarious when Ion, seemingly eager to end the segment, was revealed by Vice to urgently need a restroom break.

As the game continued, hosts teased Ion about his eagerness to finish, noting how he swiftly guessed the song that made his group even reach the finals.

Netizens even pointed out Ion's focused demeanor during the game, teasing with another possible reason for his actions.

When Ion's group became victorious in the final round, the host celebrated shortly before rushing backstage, causing laughter even among the hosts, who gleefully included it into their banter.

Related gallery: The happy love story of Vice Ganda and Ion Perez