MANILA -- (UPDATED) ABS-CBN’s “It’s Showtime” and TV 5’s “Lunch Out Loud” will be bringing Filipino viewers twice the fun and entertainment every day at noon as the two shows will air back-to-back on A2Z, Kapamilya Channel, and TV5 starting Saturday, July 16.

It will be four hours of fun with “Lunch Out Loud” airing first from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m., followed by “It’s Showtime” from 12:45 p.m. until 3 p.m.

“Ang sarap sa pakiramdam. Panibagong linggo na naman at sa bagong linggo na ito, iwe-welcome natin ang mga bagong pagkakataon na magbibigay ng five times na saya. Pangmalakasang tanghalian dahil malapit na malapit na tayong makasama sa ating mga Kapatid sa TV5,” Vhong Navarro said Monday on the ABS-CBN noontime show.

“We are making history dahil mapapanood niyo na ang ‘It’s Showtime’ sa TV5 starting this Saturday. Para sa mas pangmalawakang good vibes and unli-fun, ibig sabihin, mas pangmalakasang happiness for our madlang pipol,” added Anne Curtis.

Ogie Alcasid, meanwhile, thanked TV5 for opening its doors to “It’s Showtime.”

“Maraming salamat TV5 sa pagmamahal niyo, sa pag-welcome niyo sa amin. Sino ang makapagsasabi, sa dami ng pinagdaanan natin, mapapanood na tayo ng madlang pipol?” he said.

Beginning Saturday, the tropang LOL will enjoy the fun and games in “Lunch Out Loud” that will surely brighten their days, such as “H.O.P.E.” dating game, “Maritest” showbiz quiz, “Beat The 2” battle of the wits, “Pera Usog” cash prizes, and “Sagot Mo, Sagot Ko” that fulfills viewers’ wishes.

“It’s Showtime” will also continue to bring happiness and hope as the noontime companion of the "madlang pipol." For the past 13 years, viewers have proudly witnessed the incredible talent of Filipinos through “Tawag ng Tanghalan.” The show also brings out delightful, heartwarming, and inspiring stories of contestants in various segments like “Sexy Babe,” “ReINA ng Tahanan,” “Miss Q and A,” and “MiniMe.” The fun and camaraderie of the hosts of "It's Showtime" will continue to be felt as they remain committed to serving our Kapamilya, Ka-A2Z, and Kapatid audiences.

The joining of forces of these two shows is a collaboration among ABS-CBN Entertainment, Brightlight Productions, Zoe Broadcasting Network, and TV5.

It aims to provide Filipino viewers with more fun and entertainment and to bring an extended and enjoyable midday TV viewing experience.