Kuan on One
Kuan on One is a Philippine digital talk show by ABS-CBN Studios with association of Star Magic. Hosted by Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, it premiered on YouTube and iWant on July 2, 2024. It has been recognized as the first mainstream talk show in the Cebuano language.
Each episode features different celebrity guests who can speak in Cebuano or any other Visayan language such as Waray or Hiligaynon. Both the celebrity guest and Melai primarily communicate in their native language. English and Filipino subtitles are also available for non-Bisaya speakers.
The fourth season premiered on November 25, 2025.
Development
The series was first announced on June 11, 2024, on ABS-CBN's social media pages. A mediacon for the series entitled "Kuan on One with the Media" was held on June 25 along with the release of the series' second trailer and a poster drop. The first season then premiered on July 2, 2024.Kuan on One was later renewed for a second season, with a media conference for the second season entitled "Kuan on One and One with the Media" held last November 8, 2024, with drag queen Lady Morgana of Drag Race Philippines season 1 as the host. The second season then premiered on November 12, 2024.
Kuan on One would then be renewed for a third season which was announced on May 22, 2025. The season then premiered on June 17, 2025.
Kuan on One would further be renewed for a fourth season which was announced on November 5, 2025. During the media conference held on November 19, Cantiveros revealed AZ Martinez, Matteo Guidicelli, and Beauty Gonzalez as the newest celebrity guests for the upcoming season, which premiered on November 25.
Cast
Main host
- Melai Cantiveros as "Kuantie" Melai Cantiveros-Francisco
Season 1 celebrity guests
- Kim Chiu
- Aiah Arceta of Bini
- Maymay Entrata
- Colet Vergara of Bini
- Christian Bables
- Vivoree Esclito
- Jason Dy
- Vina Morales
- Anji Salvacion
- KZ Tandingan and TJ Monterde
- Joj and Jai Agpangan
- JM Dela Cerna and Marielle Montellano
- Sheryn Regis
- Alora Sasam and Darla Sauler
- Regine Velasquez
Season 2 celebrity guests
- Juan Karlos Labajo
- Kyle Echarri
- Jas Dudley-Scales and Binsoy Namoca of Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11
- Phillip Te Hernandez Davao Conyo
- Rain Celmar, Kolette Madelo, and Kai Montinola of Pinoy Big Brother: Gen 11
- Enrique Gil
- Andi Eigenmann
- Sylvia Sanchez and Gela Atayde
- Khianna and Hana Beshie of Drag Race Philippines
- Morissette
- Chito Samontina
- Felip of SB19
- Sisi Rondina
- Sofronio Vasquez
Season 3 celebrity guests
- Gerald Anderson
- Sofia Andres and Daniel Miranda
- Arthur Nery
- Esnyr Ranollo
- Maris Racal
- Charlie Fleming
- James Torres Bite King
- Deanna Wong
- Shuvee Etrata
- Zeke Abella
- Sue Ramirez
- Kaye Abad
Season 4 celebrity guests
- Beauty Gonzalez
- Matteo Guidicelli
- AZ Martinez
- BJ and Charlotte Bactong of Sweetnotes
- Karla Estrada
- Isabel Oli
- Justine Luzares
- Yamyam Gucong
Series overview
Episodes
The episode titles and air dates displayed in the episode table are based on the episodes' YouTube videos, while the summaries are based on each episodes' descriptions on iWant. New episodes are released on Tuesdays.Extended scenes, or moments not featured in the published episodes, are featured in some of the guests' appearances. The only people who can view these scenes are Super Kapamilya members who have a membership subscription to ABS-CBN Entertainment's YouTube channel. Beginning in the second season, each episode includes an extended scene, a format continued in the third season—these extended scenes are titled "KuanTuhan Uncensored".
Season 1 (2024)
The first season of Kuan on One premiered on July 2, 2024, and ran for 15 episodes featuring 19 guests.Season 2 (2024–2025)
The second season premiered on November 12, 2024, and ran for 14 episodes with 19 guests.It was the first season to include extended scenes and the first to feature more than two guests in a single episode.
Season 3 (2025)
The third season premiered on June 17, 2025, and ran for 12 episodes with 13 guests, the fewest in the series to date.It is the first season without more than three guests in any episode and the first to feature a guest whose primary language is not Bisaya but speaks Bisaya, described by the show as “Bisaya by heart.” This season also continued the inclusion of extended scenes introduced in the previous season.