Michael V. officially premiered as the host of 'Family Feud' on September 17, 2026. He stepped in to fill the role temporarily while Dingdong Dantes focuses on his ongoing project, 'The Master Cutter.'
A Star-Studded Opening Episode
In his debut episode, Michael V. was joined by familiar faces from 'Pepito Manaloto.' The contestants formed two teams: Team Bahay and Team Office.
Good afternoon, Kapuso! Thank you very much for the very warm welcome. As Mr. Dingdong Dantes mentioned last night, I will be the one temporarily joining you every day.
Michael V.
- Team Bahay: Manilyn Reynes, Jake Vargas, Arthur Solinap, Mosang
- Team Office: Chariz Solomon, John Feir, Maureen Larrazabal, Tony Lopena
The game was competitive, with Team Bahay winning rounds related to hiding a lotto ticket and nighttime threats, while Team Office excelled in questions about essential items during a blackout and home security.
Ultimately, Team Office scored 382 points, earning a spot in the Fast Money round and a prize of P100,000. Team Bahay concluded with 189 points, taking home P50,000.
Although John and Tony from Team Office did not hit the 200 points needed in the Fast Money round, their performance left audiences looking forward to more episodes.
Dingdong Dantes expressed his gratitude to Michael V. for taking over his hosting responsibilities as he signed off, emphasizing the show's warmth and camaraderie.
'Family Feud' airs weekdays at 5:40 PM on GMA Network, promising more entertaining matchups in the weeks to come.