Atom Araullo Moves from Kapamilya to Kapuso?

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A few months ago, news broke out that Atom Araullo was leaving the News Department of ABS-CBN. Various reasons were cited, which included his being vocal on certain issues that could tarnish the objectivity needed for a journalist. However, Araullo stressed that he simply wanted to move on to try new things, but he will still be with the network. Soon after, his lead role in Mike de Leon’s ‘Citizen Jake’ was announced.

Early this morning, Araullo made a tearful farewell to his UKG family, and this time, he was leaving the network for good. The goodbyes were pleasant and the statement of Araullo as well as ABS-CBN indicated no bad blood was involved in their parting of ways.

However, as soon as statements were released, speculations were raised if Araullo would be making the big leap to GMA 7. Araullo’s career as a reporter started in ‘5 and Up,’ which moved from ABC 5 (now TV 5) to GMA 7. A very young Araullo connected with the GMA audience. His last show in GMA 7 before moving to ABS-CBN was ‘ATOMic Sports’ that aired over 24 Oras.

While GMA 7 and Araullo have yet to confirm the transfer, the morning blind item segment, ‘Sino?’ aired over Super Radyo DZBB (GMA 7’s AM radio station) hinted that the reporter would indeed be joining the network. Anchored by Mike Enriquez, Arnold Clavio, and Susan Enriquez (taking over Ali Sotto, who’s on vacation), the trio gave obvious clues that Araullo would be back. Accordingly, a press conference was already scheduled for next week.