Robin Padilla is being called racist and rude after forcing a Korean contestant to speak in Tagalog during Saturday’s episode of Pilipinas Got Talent
On Saturday’s episode of PGT, the show aired the audition of close-up magician Kim Jiwan from South Korea.
Kim introduced and described himself as a “Korean but Filipino by heart.” Before his performance, Jiwan asked if he could use Robin for his act, but Padilla refused.
“I’m very sorry, you cannot use me. Can you see that? Firstly, speak in Tagalog before you talk to me,” said Robin Padilla.
Angel Locsin breaks the tension and teach Jiwam how to ask for help in Filipino.
Things gets even more awkward when Padilla scolded Kim Jiwan.
Watch on the video below.
Also watch: Robin Padilla’s Message to Netizens who are calling mim Rude and Racist
The incident earned negative remarks from the viewers and called Padilla rude and racist.
Here’s what netizens had to say about the issue.
Robin Padilla, you completely lost my respect. Get the hell out of that show. Talent knows no color, no age, no gender, and no LANGUAGE.
Racism, or any form of discrimination, has no place in this civilized society. We cannot afford to take one step backward. #iStandAgainstRacism— Russel Jhon Batoy (@russelrockyy) January 13, 2018
I’m sorry but I lost my respect for Robin Padilla. Filipinos who join talent shows on other countries are not being humiliated just because they can’t speak their native language. What the ef is your problem Mr Padilla #PGTisLife
— Jessica (@marcojessicaann) January 13, 2018
The definition of hospitality Mr. Robin Padilla is not limited to your level of understanding. Racist! #PGT6
— Dino (@DLibatog) January 13, 2018
that was so rude of Robin Padilla to tell a Korean contestant to speak in Filipino first before he entertains him just because, ‘Pilipinas Got Talent’ ‘to
imagine Filipinos being treated that way in other countries
— irish checalagan (@IlaganIrish) January 13, 2018
At the end of Jiwan’s audition, Robin Padilla apologized and thanked him for embracing the Filipino culture. Padilla also gave Jiwan his third yes to qualify to the next round of Pilipinas Got Talent competition.
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