Machong Chismisan dropped by The Pod Network after Josh Aquino remarks

Following Machong Chismisan’s remarks about Josh Aquino, The Pod Network took to social media to announce that it had formally terminated its contract with the Machong Chismisan podcast.

On Facebook, the podcast producer shared a brief statement announcing the show’s removal from its network.

“We have formally terminated our contract with the Machong Chismisan podcast, and are consequently removing the show from the network, effective immediately,” the statement read.

On Wednesday, a clip from the Machong Chismisan podcast went viral after an episode, which has since been deleted, featured the hosts making disparaging remarks about Kris Aquino’s son, Josh, and his disability.

Boy Abunda condemned the remarks, describing them as cruel and hurtful to Josh and other people with disabilities (PWDs) and their families.

Likewise, Michael Leyva, a close friend of Kris, criticized the podcast hosts, saying that Josh deserved love and support rather than hurtful remarks.

Following the backlash, Machong Chismisan issued a statement apologizing for the remarks and acknowledging the concerns raised by listeners.

—Hermes Joy Tunac/JCB, GMA News