Vhong Navarro Brutally Attacked, to Undergo Surgery
According to the statement given by Vhong’s manager Chito Roño to ABS-CBN News, the It’s Showtime host was invited by a female friend to visit her in her condominium unit. But upon his arrival, around 6 men allegedly blindfolded Navarro and beat him up.
The 37-year-old Kapamilya star is set to undergo surgery next week and will eventually take a showbiz break as he recovers from the injuries caused by the attack.
Roño’s full statement:
“Si Vhong Navarro ay naimbitahan sa isang condominium unit sa Fort ng isang kaibigang babae. At sa di pa malamang kadahilanan, siya ay piniringan, pinagtulungang bugbugin, ginapos, tinakot, at hinihingan ng pera ng isang grupo ng kalalakihan noong January 22, Miyerkules.
“Si Vhong ay kasalukuyang nagpapagaling at mawawala ng pansamantala sa ‘It’s Showtime’ at iba pa niyang proyekto.”
UPDATE: Vhong Navarro is now being accused of attempted rape by 22-year-old student according to a recent blotter report.