Alden Richards gets thumbs-up from netizens, fans for his Miss U Ph hosting stint
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This year's Miss Universe Philippines 2024 marked Alden Richards' return as host, following his previous stint in the pageant in 2023. During the show, Alden delivered his unique hosting style, which has received mixed reactions from the online community.
Aside from the stunning catwalk and performances by the candidates, netizens also talked about Alden's hosting, with many fans appreciating the way the Asia's Multimedia Star kept the energy of the crowd and the show up for more than five long hours.
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After the coronation night, people were quick to express their appreciation for Alden Richards, as well as some of their witty comments on social media.
“The host tonight. I'd love to hear it like a hundred rounds,” one netizen posted on X.
The host tonight. I'd love to hear it like a hundred rounds.#ALDENxMUPH2024 #ALDENRichards
-- Tine (@tineeee_18) May 23, 2024
MUPHxALDEN 2YrsinaRow pic.twitter.com/POogxC70Th
“Gustong gusto ko yung timbre ng boses ni Paps @aldenrichards02,” another netizen added.
Gustong gusto ko yung timbre ng boses ni paps @aldenrichards02 #ALDENRichards #ALDENxMUPH2024 MUPHxALDEN 2YrsinaRow pic.twitter.com/X1D1U0tV7R
-- Noxie Baby 💙 (@NastyMe6) May 22, 2024
On Facebook, one social media user compiled the “surprising” Top 15 announcement by Alden.
“Ang 'nakakagulat' na top 15 ni alden… #MissUniversePhilippines2024,” he captioned.
ang 'nakakagulat' na top 15 ni alden... #MissUniversePhilippines2024 pic.twitter.com/ANxcpNCNNC
-- a cat out of the bag (@acatoutofthebag) May 22, 2024
Alden's trending hosting stint received a special shoutout from Vice Ganda during the “EXpecially for You” segment in It's Showtime episode today, May 23. As she bantered with her co-hosts, Vice jokingly mimicked Alden's hosting announcement: “Parang si Alden kagabi sa MUPH, Quezon Province! Baguio! Bulacan!" Ever the jokester, Vice Ganda then immediately greeted the Hello, Love, Again actor: “Hi, Alden!”
Aside from Alden Richards, Kapuso star Gabbi Garcia graced the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 stage last night as host.
Meanwhile, Kapuso beauty queen Michelle Dee impressed Filipinos once more as she made her final walk as Miss Universe Philippines 2023.
Michelle Dee crowned her successor, Bulacan's morena beauty Chelsea Manalo, who was named the new Miss Universe Philippines.
Have a look at the inspiring journey of Miss Bulacan Chelsea Manalo to the Miss Universe Philippines 2024 crown:
