MANILA, Philippines - Controversial TV host Kris Aquino confirmed Tuesday that she is leaving ABS-CBN's noontime variety show "Pilipinas, Win na Win."
In her official Twitter page, the Philippines' "Queen of All Media" said she did not resign or quit but was asked to leave the show just 2 months after its launch.
"I didn't resign or quit. I was asked to leave Win to make room for new male hosts. I'm honest & humble enough to not lie about the true situation," she said in her Twitter page.
She did not say who will replace her on the show.
"Pilipinas Win na Win" has been plagued by timeslot changes and low ratings since replacing its top-rating predecessor, Wowowee, last July 31.
Aquino, who is President Benigno Aquino's youngest sister, is the third Win na Win host to leave the show. Actor Robin Padilla and TV host Mariel Rodriguez also went on indefinite leave from the show to get married.
Aquino said her last day on the show will be on October 1. She said she will be shooting some commercials in the next few weeks while waiting for the script of Star Cinema's new movie "Dalaw."
"I'm gonna give myself some time to de-stress, de-compress & pray. Doing my version of Eat Pray Love. Mine is Exercise, Pray Heal," she added.
A tabloid report said Aquino will soon return to hosting her game show "Kapamilya Deal or No Deal."
Aquino is currently in a legal battle to have her 5-year marriage with basketball star James Yap annulled. They have one son, baby James.
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