Alex Calleja Responds to Chito Francisco’s Public Apology
ALEX CALLEJA – The stand-up comedian has responded to the public apology issued by comedy writer Chito Francisco regarding the controversy over a car wash joke.
On Saturday, February 15, Alex shared Chito’s public statement on Facebook, where the latter admitted his mistake and expressed remorse.
“I would like to publicly apologize to ALEX CALLEJA, my fellow writer, for accusing him of stealing the car wash joke, when in fact, as he has presented proof and receipts, Alex wrote it ahead, which substantiated that he wrote the joke earlier than mine,” Chito stated.
Chito Francisco also extended his apology to Alex’s family, friends, fans, and supporters for the trouble caused by his accusations. In response, Alex graciously accepted the apology, writing, “Apology accepted. Now let’s move on! Salamat Atty. Howie Calleja and Atty. Lorna Kapunan.”
The controversy began when Chito posted on Facebook, implying that a Filipino stand-up comedian had used one of his jokes without permission. He wrote, “Nanood ako ng Netflix special ng isang pinoy stand up comedian. Ginamit yung isang joke ko. Well, marami pa ako niyan brod. Madami ka pa puwede nakawin.”
To support his claim, Chito provided evidence suggesting that he had written the joke first. However, Alex refuted this by presenting older social media posts proving that he had come up with the joke much earlier.
Meanwhile, Alex Calleja is a stand-up comedian, writer, and content creator known for his sharp wit and observational humor. He has built a strong reputation in the comedy scene, performing in various stand-up shows, TV programs, and online platforms.
Aside from being a comedian, Alex is also a writer for several television shows and has contributed significantly to comedy writing in the entertainment industry. He gained wider recognition through his performances in comedy bars, Netflix specials, and guest appearances on mainstream media.