Mel and Joey
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Mel & Joey is a Filipino television talk and lifestyle show that airs every Sunday evenings by GMA Network
GMA Network
GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

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It replaced the previous talk show, Partners with Mel Tiangco
Partners with Mel Tiangco
Partners with Mel Tiangco is a now-defunct talk show show aired on GMA Network during the run of the 2004 elections when Jay Sonza run as a Senator for the party, Aksyon Demokratiko.In August 2004, it was replaced by Mel and Joey.It airs every Sunday....

, where Mel Tiangco
Mel Tiangco
Carmela Tiangco-Cornejo popularly known as Mel Tiangco is a popular television newscaster and television host in the Philippines....

 hosted when Jay Sonza
Jay Sonza
Jay Sonza is a veteran newscaster and talk show host. He is currently the station manager of the terrestrial television station UNTV 37, which is owned by his former co-host, Daniel Razon.-Programs:* Isumbong mo kay Tulfo at Sonza! * Chismax to the Max: "Balitang Nakakakilig"...

 ran for election to the Senate of the Philippines
Senate of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...

 under the party, Aksyon Demokratiko, and moved to UNTV 37 as station manager. He later moved to the radio anchor of DZIQ (Radyo Inquirer 990). On August 15, 2010, aside from birthday of Mel Tiangco, the new intro of Mel & Joey is unveiled.

To date, its last episode in the studios was on February 6, 2011. Afterwards, the show has been at a designated venue and that's where the show would take place.

After 7 years on air, GMA decided to cancel it for an unknown reason. The show is well-received (ratings-wise) and has a lot of commercials, so the reason is to give way to a planned talent show that would compete with other rival networks (now as Protégé
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break
Protégé: The Battle For The Big Break is a 2011 reality-based singing talent show created by GMA Network. It is hosted by Ogie Alcasid, as the journey host, Dingdong Dantes as gala presenter, and Jennylyn Mercado, the show's reality host...

 and the program to replace by Mind Master
Mind Master
Mind Master is a consultation-reality program aired after 24 Oras Weekend by GMA Network.The show premiered on GMA Network in the Philippines on April 30, 2011 and ended its first season on May 21, 2011....

 for its second season. However Protégé is replacing Mind Master
Mind Master
Mind Master is a consultation-reality program aired after 24 Oras Weekend by GMA Network.The show premiered on GMA Network in the Philippines on April 30, 2011 and ended its first season on May 21, 2011....

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The Last episode was entitled as "Happy Ending!".

Anniversary Specials

Year Anniversary Country Visited
2005
1st
2006
2nd
2007
3rd
2008
4th
2009
5th
2010
6th

Catholic Mass Media Awards

  • 2005 Winner, Best Celebrity Talk Show
  • 2008 Winner, Best Talk Show
  • 2011 Winner, Best Talk Show

Production Staff

Over-all In-Charge of Production: Wilma V. Galvante, Marissa L. Flores

Director:Louie L. Ignacio

SVP for Talk/Variety Entertainment: Darling de Jesus

Production Unit Manager: Cecille de Guzman

Executive Producer: Lui Cadag

Associate Producer: Ericka de Leon

Creative Consultant: Buboy Favor

Production Designer: Bong Gacho

Segment Producers/Writers: Angelica Tan, Rowena Cantuba

Researchers: Vanessa Manalo, Xaris Tamayo, Mike Dimaano

Production Coordinator: Lea Buno

Audience Coordinator: Tess Bomb

Editors: Ronald Lansangan, Erwin Logina, Jan Vincent Chiu, Shoti Banares

Production Assistant: Allan Santiago
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