EVERYONE thought celebrity Politician would run for a high government post next year.

Instead, CP has reportedly chosen to return to television.

An insider excitedly told Rushes that CP is set to anchor his home network?s prime-time newscast, and assume a top-level management position in the station.

Hurting hosts

A long-running TV show was summarily junked, leaving Popular Hosts hurt...and jobless.

Promises were made all around of new assignments in forthcoming shows, including one that would replace Old Show. Unfortunately, Replacement Show was shelved before it could be launched.

The bosses tried to woo back PHs to no avail, smarting as they were from the shabby treatment they got.

Comeuppance

Senior Director threw a hissy fit upon learning that Young Filmmaker would share directing credits for a huge film. SD demanded that YF?s name be removed instead, but Karma caught up with the arrogant filmmaker.

When YF made a solo film, it turned out to be much better than SD?s lackluster movie.

Territory

Controversial Manager is said to be offering the services of major talents to TV5.

Among the stars CM is planning to move to the fledgling network is Cutie Hunk, who got in trouble with the bosses in his old station. Is CM trying to break into TV5 to prevent the rumored transfer of Top Exec?

CM and TE quarreled over CH, that?s why. Is CM simply marking territory? Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.

Joining forces

Another Feisty Manager is hoping to work with TV5. A source swears FM wanted to crash the station?s Christmas party ?to meet TV5 big boss Manny Pangilinan and secure jobs for his unemployed wards.?

Perhaps FM should team up with CM? CM once approached FM for such a tactical alliance, but the latter declined, saying, ?I don?t want to be caught in CM?s wars with other people.?

Official texter

Movie Bigwig is severely challenged in communication and people skills.

When she needs to text English-Speaking Celebrities, MB asks assistants to do it.

Unknown to ESCs, they?re communicating with a platoon of Official Texters.

Lea all the way

Answer to Ms M: Lea Salonga is doing all shows in the forthcoming Manila run of ?Cats? starting in July. Yes, including matinees.

Top of the tabloids

The top show biz stories in PDI tabloid Bandera this week. (And why we are moved, if we are moved.)

Zsazsa Padilla tatanggalin sa life story ni Dolphy. (Baka naman si Zsazsa Zaturnnah.)

Si Derek kanin na lang, ulam na! ? Angelica Panganiban. (Must be love.)

Kris Aquino: Hindi ako manloloko, hindi ako sinungaling! (Hindi pwede kay kuyang?)