Celebrity Bluff
{{Short description|Philippine television game show}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Celebrity Bluff title card.jpg
| alt = The show title is displayed all over the image. The logo of GMA Network is displayed on the upper right side of the image.
| caption = Title card from 2017 to 2018
| genre = {{Plainlist|
| creator = Marcelo "Loi" Landicho
| developer = Lilybeth G. Rasonable
| writer = {{Plainlist|
- Senedy Que
- Marcelo "Loi" Landicho
- Manny Pavia
- Tata Betita
- Wilson Araya}}
| director = {{Plainlist|
- Uro dela Cruz (2012–16)
- Rico Gutierrez}}
| presenter = Eugene Domingo
| theme_music_composer = Tata Betita
| open_theme = "Celebrity Bluff" by Garry Cruz
| country = Philippines
| language = Tagalog
| num_seasons = 16
| num_episodes = 213
| executive_producer = Maricar Teodoro
| location = Studio 7, GMA Network Center, Quezon City, Philippines
| camera = Multiple-camera setup
| runtime = 26–41 minutes
| company = {{Plainlist|
- GMA Entertainment TV
- Uge Productions Inc.}}
| network = GMA Network
| first_aired = {{Start date|2012|11|17}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2018|6|30}}
}}
Celebrity Bluff is a Philippine television comedy game show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by Eugene Domingo, it premiered on November 17, 2012. The show originally featured Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola as the original "Gangnammms" (also known as "Celebrity Bluffers"), which later consisted of Celebrity Bluffers, Boobay and Brod Pete. The show concluded on June 30, 2018, with a total of 16 seasons and 213 episodes.
The show is streaming online on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_UmNDDvymmDRjdMRFViQv8OPMFwGn1Rx&si=0RygZnHzf5lflGUM |title=Celebrity Bluff (Full Episode) {{!}} Stream Together - YouTube |website=YouTube |access-date=May 12, 2024}}
Overview
In September 2013, Wally Bayola left the show after facing a scandal.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/40222/jose-manalo-thankful-to-fans-of-his-loveteam-with-eugene-domingo-refuses-to-comment-about-wally-bayo |title=Jose Manalo thankful to fans of his 'loveteam' with Eugene Domingo; refuses to comment about Wally Bayola's sex video scandal |author=Marasigan, Ruben |date=September 5, 2019 |website=PEP |access-date=November 23, 2024}} He was then replaced by Boobay and Brod Pete who later became regular cast members.
In November 2015, Jose Manalo did not renew his contract due to scheduling conflict, at the same time Isko Salvador also left the show before the season ended.{{cite web|url=http://balita.net.ph/2016/02/09/jose-manalo-ipinaliwanag-ang-pag-alis-sa-celebrity-bluff/ |title=Jose Manalo, ipinaliwanag ang pag-alis sa Celebrity Bluff |author=Calderon, Nora |date=February 9, 2016 |website=Balita |access-date=April 22, 2016}} Manalo and Salvador were replaced by guests such as Betong Sumaya, Boobsie, Jerald Napoles, Ai Ai delas Alas and Pauleen Luna.
On February 4, 2016, the director of the show, Uro dela Cruz died. The show went on a break after on February 20, 2016.{{cite web|url=http://balita.net.ph/2016/02/05/eugene-domingo-ayaw-pag-usapan-ang-away-nila-ni-jose-manalo/ |title=Eugene Domingo, ayaw pag-usapan ang away nila ni Jose Manalo |date=February 5, 2016 |website=Balita |access-date=April 22, 2016}} The show returned on June 3, 2017.
Gameplay
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Three contestants or couples attempt to outwit one another by answering questions to advance to the succeeding rounds.
In round one called Fact or Bluff, three players individually answer questions. The celebrity bluffers also referred to as gangnammmm will either help or trick the players by providing answers to the questions. The players have to decide whether their chosen bluffer's answer is a fact or a bluff. If answered correctly, the players get to keep the cash prize for that question otherwise the cash prize will be split between the opponents.
In round two "Word War", with the help of the clues given by the bluffer, the players will then race to solve each three word puzzles to advance to the final round. The first word is worth ₱5,000, the second word is ₱7,000 and the last word is ₱9,000. The player with the highest accumulated points moves on to the final round.
In its 12{{small|th}} season, they introduced a new segment, "Tough 10" on which the players should answer 10 questions only using Fact or Bluff. At the end, you should have at least 8 correct answers to proceed to win ₱500,000.
Cast
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;Host
- Eugene Domingo {{small|(2012–18)}}{{cite web|url=http://www.lionheartv.net/2012/11/celebrity-bluff-will-bring-happier-weekends-to-every-household-starting-november-17/ |title=Celebrity Bluff will Bring Happier Weekends to Every Household Starting November |date=November 16, 2012 |website=LionhearTV |access-date=April 22, 2016}}{{cite news|author=Abanilla, Clarizel |title=Eugene Domingo announces return of Celebrity Bluff |url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/225230/eugene-domingo-announces-return-celebrity-bluff |date=May 10, 2017 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=June 7, 2025}}
;Bluffers
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- Wally Bayola {{small|(2012–14)}}
- Jose Manalo {{small|(2012–15)}}
- Boobay {{small|(2013–18)}}
- Brod Pete {{small|(2013–18)}}
- Edu Manzano {{small|(2017–18)}}
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;Recurring guests
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- Boobsie Wonderland {{small|(2016–18)}}
- Donita Nose {{small|(2016–18)}}
- Super Tekla {{small|(2017–18)}}
- Jay Arcilla {{small|(2017–18)}}
- Dave Bornea {{small|(2017–18)}}
- Prince Clemente {{small|(2017–18)}}
- Jomarie Nielsen {{small|(2017–18)}}
- Nikki Co {{small|(2017–18)}}
- Arjan Jimenez {{small|(2017–18)}}
- Yasser Marta {{small|(2017–18)}}
- Kevin Sagra {{small|(2017–18)}}
- Ralf King {{small|(2017–18)}}
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Ratings
According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the pilot episode of Celebrity Bluff earned a 16.5% rating.{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/11107/agb-nielsen-mega-manila-household-ratings-nov-16-20-kapuso-mo-jessica-soho-and-kap39s-amazing-storie |title=AGB Nielsen Mega Manila Household Ratings (Nov. 16-20): Kapuso Mo Jessica Soho and Kap's Amazing Stories dominate weekend primetime |author=Santiago, Erwin |date=November 21, 2012 |website=PEP |access-date=September 2, 2024}}
Accolades
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|+ Accolades received by Celebrity Bluff ! Year ! Award ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
rowspan=2 | 2013
| rowspan=2 | 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Game Show | Celebrity Bluff | {{Won}} |
Best Game Show Host
| Eugene Domingo{{hr}}Jose Manalo{{hr}}Wally Bayola | {{Nominated}} |
rowspan=4 | 2014
| rowspan=2 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards | Outstanding Game/Talent Program | Celebrity Bluff | {{Nominated}} |
Outstanding Game/Talent Program Host
| Eugene Domingo | {{Nominated}} |
rowspan=2 | 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television
| Best Game Show | Celebrity Bluff | {{Won}} | {{cite web|url=http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/75875-star-awards-television-winners-2014 |title=Full List: Winners, 28th Star Awards for Television |date=November 24, 2014 |website=Rappler |publisher=Rappler |access-date=April 22, 2016}} |
Best Game Show Host
| Eugene Domingo | {{Nominated}} |
rowspan=5 | 2015
| rowspan=2 | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Game Show | Celebrity Bluff | {{Nominated}} |
Best Game Show Host
| Eugene Domingo | {{Nominated}} |
Asian Television Awards
| Best Game or Quiz Programme | rowspan=2 | Celebrity Bluff | {{Nominated}} |
rowspan=2 | ENPRESS Golden Screen TV Awards
| Outstanding Game/Talent Program | {{Won}} | rowspan=2 | {{cite news|url=http://entertainment.inquirer.net/168839/golden-screen-awards-full-list-of-winners |title=2015 Golden Screen TV Awards full list of winners |author=Mendoza, Arvin |date=April 27, 2015 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |access-date=April 22, 2016}} |
Outstanding Game/Talent Program Host
| Eugene Domingo | {{Won}} |
rowspan=5 | 2016
| 2nd Alta Media Icon Awards | rowspan=2 | Best Game Show | rowspan=2 | Celebrity Bluff | {{Won}} | {{cite web|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/showbiznews/news/25069/kapuso-celebs-and-aldub-rules-the-2nd-alta-media-icon-awards/story |title=Kapuso celebs and AlDub rules the 2nd Alta Media Icon Awards |author=Acar, Aedrianne |date=August 19, 2016 |website=GMA Network |access-date=July 16, 2021}} |
rowspan=2 | Paragala Media Awards
| {{Won}} |
Best Game Show Host
| Eugene Domingo | {{Won}} |
rowspan=2 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television
| Best Game Show | Celebrity Bluff | {{Nominated}} |
Best Game Show Host
| Eugene Domingo{{hr}}Jose Manalo | {{Nominated}} |
rowspan=2 | 2017
| rowspan=2 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Game Show | Celebrity Bluff | {{Nominated}} |
Best Game Show Host
| Eugene Domingo | {{Nominated}} |
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/tv/celebrity_bluff_2017}}
- {{IMDb title|3279612}}
Category:2012 Philippine television series debuts
Category:2018 Philippine television series endings
Category:Filipino-language television shows