'Wowowee' show in Lake Tahoe stopped by US authorities

MANILA – The “Wowowee” show at the Harrah’s and Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena in Nevada, United States last September 6 was stopped by the American fire officials, prompting Willie Revillame and his co-hosts to apologize to thousands of people who came to watch them perform, an entertainment show reported Tuesday night.

Quoting a report by Bev Llorente of ABS-CBN North America News Bureau, "SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon" said the fire department in Lake Tahoe ordered the staff of “Wowowee” to immediately end the show due to its fireworks.

The report said the authorities were concerned that the fireworks could pose a danger to the crowd who trooped to the 7,000-capacity arena.

Revillame said: "We have to stop the show because of the fireworks. Baka nga naman may tamaan ng apoy. We have to follow the rules here in Lake Tahoe. Maganda naman iyon at disiplinado ang lahat. Salamat sa lahat ng pumunta [at] sa lahat who spent time with us. Walang kapantay na kaligayahan iyon.”

Co-host Mariel Rodriguez added: “We’re very grateful. We’re really sorry that we weren’t able to finish the show. Thank you so much for the acceptance.”

Due to this development, Charice and Anne Curtis, who were guests in the show, were not able to finish their songs.

Charice’s mom, Racquel Pempengco, told abs-cbnNEWS.com that the singer was scheduled to do a medley of the theme songs of ABS-CBN’s television series "Kambal sa Uma” and "Tayong Dalawa" as well as her international single "Note To God."

But Charice was able to perform Whitney Houston’s "Run to You" only, according to Racquel.

"Kumanta na lang siya ng kapiraso na ‘Run To You’ kasi siya ang finale," she said, adding:

"Si Anne nga pinutol din. Hindi rin tinapos. Si Pokwang din hindi nakakanta."

• ABS-CBN