Jhong Hilario and Ryan Bang turn emotional over a surprise from ‘It’s Showtime’ on Monday. ABS-CBN

“It’s Showtime” mainstays Jhong Hilario and Ryan Bang were moved to tears Monday as they were surprised by messages of gratitude from the noontime program as well as people they have helped.

The emotional moment where Hilario and Bang watched recorded messages from their co-workers, employees, charity beneficiaries, and personal staff was part of the ABS-CBN program’s opening segment, kicking off the 13th anniversary celebration of “It’s Showtime.”

Hilario and Bang are team mates in the traditional “Magpasikat” week, and so were also paired as the first couple of hosts to be given the heartfelt surprise.

Both were tearful over the tribute, which also included glimpses of their beginnings and memorable moments on “It’s Showtime,” from guest judges in its first couple of years to regular hosts later on.