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Ellen Adarna, Kris Aquino, and more celebrity breakups that made headlines

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>The year 2025 proved to be a reflective one for Philippine showbiz, as a number of celebrities confirmed the end of their relationships amid public attention and online discussion. While each story carried its own circumstances, many of the personalities involved emphasized mutual decisions, respect, and the need for privacy as they moved forward. Here is a look back at the celebrity breakups that defined the year 2025. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Barbie Forteza and Jak Roberto </strong></div><p>One of the most shocking breakups early in the year involved Barbie Forteza and Jak Roberto, popularly known as JakBie. Just days after the New Year, the Kapuso actress announced their separation following more than seven years together. Barbie shared a goodbye message on Instagram on January 2, describing their parting as a “beautiful goodbye,” though she did not disclose the reason behind it. The pair had long been regarded as a power couple and had previously denied rumors of a split.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/1/barbie-forteza-shares-relationship-status-stays-mum-about-jameson-blake-1338" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Barbie Forteza shares relationship status; stays mum about Jameson Blake</strong></a></div><p>In the months that followed, Barbie remained firm in clarifying her relationships with David Licauco and Jameson Blake. In a recent interview with showbiz columnist Gorgy Rula during the premiere night of <em>Gabi ng Lagim</em>, she stated: “I am single and very happy–– always happy,” she said, while choosing not to address further speculations involving other actors. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Eumir Marcial and Princess Marcial  </strong></div><p>The year began on a difficult note for Olympic bronze medalist Eumir Marcial and his wife, Princess Jenniel Galarpe. In early January, Princess confirmed that their marriage had ended and revealed that she had filed a concubinage case against Marcial.  </p><p>She accused Eumir of living with another woman while subjecting her to months of trauma, manipulation, emotional stress, physical abuse, and psychological torment. According to her account, she and her sister caught Eumir in a Pasay condominium with his alleged mistress, identified as Jessa, in October 2024. The incident led to their arrest and temporary detention for five days.</p><div><strong>Jessica Alba and Cash Warren  </strong></div><p>January also saw the end of a long-standing Hollywood partnership as actress Jessica Alba confirmed her separation from husband Cash Warren. The announcement came through an Instagram post that surprised many of her followers, especially that they had been together for two decades and married for over 16 years.  </p><p>In her post, the <em>Fantastic Four</em> star shared that they were entering a new chapter “as individuals,” while expressing pride in what they had built together over the years. Despite their separation, she emphasized that their priority remains with their three children — Honor, Haven, and Hayes. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Jeraldine Blackman and Josh Blackman  </strong></div><p>Family vloggers Jeraldine and Josh Blackman, known for sharing their life in Australia with their children Jette and Nimo, formally announced their breakup in February. It was Jeraldine who shared the news online, saying that they remained on good terms. She spoke positively about Josh, emphasizing their friendship and co-parenting relationship.</p><p>“We’re good friends. I just know that he is a good person and he is the best father that Jette and Nimo could ever have,” she said. Later in the year, Jeraldine revealed that she had entered a new relationship with fellow content creator, Justin Leo.  </p><div> </div><div><strong>Sam Milby and Catriona Gray  </strong></div><p>In an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News in February, Sam Milby confirmed that he and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray had broken up. The confirmation came nearly a year after rumors about their split began. The former couple had been engaged in 2023, but fans noticed they had unfollowed each other on their social media accounts months later. Asked directly if they were still together, Sam answered, “No.” He stressed that they had always been private about their relationship and firmly denied third-party allegations.  </p><p>&quot;There was never a third party sa amin ni Cat. That needs to be cleared. There is no truth to it at all,&quot; said Sam.</p><p>&quot;It makes me sad, may babala ako sa mga tao. Please mag-ingat kayo sa mga nakikita nyo sa online. If there&#x27;s no evidence, &#x27;wag niyong paniwalaan yung nakikita nyo because in this incident, there&#x27;s absolutely no truth to it at all,&quot; he added. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/13/catriona-gray-shares-reminder-amid-hectic-holiday-season-choose-kindness-1848" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Catriona Gray shares reminder amid hectic holiday season: &#x27;Choose kindness&#x27;</strong></a></div><div> </div><div><strong>Kris Aquino and Dr. Mike Padlan   </strong></div><p>In March, Kris Aquino revealed that she had ended her relationship with her rumored boyfriend, Dr. Mike Padlan. The Queen of All Media had only confirmed the relationship with him last year. In an Instagram post, Kris spoke openly about the breakup and shared her belief that she was never truly loved.  </p><p>“During this time of uncertainty, i choose to share MY PAINFUL TRUTH, the doctor I loved left me because he wanted the freedom to travel, to break free from needing to care for &amp; the reality of KRIS AQUINO who had multiplying autoimmune diseases w/ so few treatment options. Enough time has passed: he did not love me. In my defense he did receive the correct professional fees — even when we were a couple. End of that chapter (never akong natakot umamin ng katotohanan).”  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/3/16/kris-aquino-reveals-breakup-with-doctor-boyfriend-he-did-not-love-me-1333"><strong>READ: Kris Aquino reveals breakup with doctor boyfriend: ‘He did not love me’</strong></a></div><p>“The TRUTH, in his words &#x27;INIWAN KITA DAHIL MAHIRAP KANG MAHALIN, sobrang sikip ng paligid&#x27; — my prayer is that he will now STOP trash talking &amp; cursing my best friends and doctors who are still doing all they can to improve my quality of life, proving everyday genuine love, compassion &amp; loyalty,” Kris previously shared. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Mikee Quintos and Paul Salas  </strong></div><p>Kapuso actress Mikee Quintos revealed in April that she and Paul Salas had decided to part ways after being together since 2022. During her interview with Boy Abunda, Mikee shared that the decision was mutual and carefully discussed. “Mutual decision naman na ‘to,” she said, adding that while it was a difficult choice, she had no regrets and believed it was the right decision for both of them.</p><div> </div><div><strong>Kyline Alcantara and Kobe Paras  </strong></div><p>Kyline Alcantara and basketball star Kobe Paras drew public attention after fans noticed that they had unfollowed each other on social media. The issue escalated following a 15-minute reel from Kobe’s mother Jackie Forster saying that Kyline was allegedly physically abusive towards Kobe which led him to leave the home they were staying in.</p><p>In July, Kyline addressed the breakup in an interview with Boy Abunda, explaining why she initially chose to remain silent. “Kaya hindi po ako nagsalita kasi I still have respect for him as a person, despite everything that happened. And lahat naman po ng mga tao na nasaktan ako, I will always show them grace,” she said.    </p><div> </div><div><strong>Elisse Joson and McCoy De Leon  </strong></div><p>Elisse Joson and McCoy De Leon announced their separation through a joint Instagram post in July. Reflecting on their more than five years together, the former couple emphasized healing, respect, and kindness, especially for their daughter.</p><p>“We’re sharing this to honor what was. To give space for healing.. for both of us and for the lives we’re choosing from here on. No need for speculations, no assumptions. This wasn’t easy for either of us. We simply ask for kindness and respect as this story, and how it’s remembered, may one day shape what our daughter believes about love, family, and letting go,” Elisse and McCoy expressed.</p><p>Their relationship, which began during <em>Pinoy Big Brother </em>in 2016, had gone through several breakups and reconciliations before their final decision. It was sometime in 2018 when they first broke up, got together again in 2021, then broke up once more in 2023. Later that same year, McCoy confirmed that they had gotten back together. </p><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Heaven Peralejo and Marco Gallo  </strong></div><p>Back in November 2024, Heaven and Marco thrilled netizens after they exchanged messages of &quot;I love you&quot; on social media. Heaven then confirmed in July that she and fellow <em>Pinoy Big Brother</em><strong></strong> alum Marco Gallo were no longer together. In an interview with MJ Marfori, Heaven described the breakup as mutual and said they remained friends.</p><p>&quot;We&#x27;re not together anymore. It was a mutual decision to move forward individually,” she said, asking fans to continue supporting them despite going on different paths. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Klea Pineda and Katrice Kierulf  </strong></div><p>Actress Klea Pineda confirmed her breakup with girlfriend Katrice Kierulf during her appearance on <em>Fast Talk with Boy Abunda</em> on July. She shared that the decision was mutual and rooted in personal priorities. A day later, Klea posted an emotional message reflecting on their three years together. She later dismissed rumors of a third party, stating, “I’m aware sa nangyayari but sinasabi ko, ako na nagsasabi mismo sa inyo na walang third party na nangyari,” Klea stated and urged the public to stop spreading speculations.</p><div><strong>READ: Klea Pineda flies a plane with Janella Salvador and son Jude as passengers</strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Bretman Rock and Justice Fester  </strong></div><p>Social media personality Bretman Rock revealed in August that he and Justice Fester had parted ways. Addressing fans through Instagram Stories, Bretman explained that the breakup was a joint decision.  </p><p>“I just wanted to quickly address that we are no longer together. It was a mutual breakup. It was amicable,” he said, adding that they remained friends and continued to value mental health, self-love, and communication. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Bela Padilla and Norman Bay </strong></div><p>Bela Padilla confirmed in August that she and her Swiss boyfriend Norman Bay had ended their relationship. She later explained that their breakup stemmed from differing life plans, particularly her decision to move back to the Philippines. In a September interview, Bela shared that their conversation was mature and rooted in mutual respect, acknowledging that both of them were choosing where they felt they needed to be.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/18/bela-padilla-recalls-experience-living-in-the-uk-0820" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Bela Padilla recalls experience living in the UK </strong></a></div><p>&quot;I think it was really just the reality of me moving back here. We had a talk, like it was a very mature conversation. We spoke about my moving back here. And I asked him, what are your plans for the next five years, the next ten years? Do you see yourself moving here also? And at that time when we first had that conversation, he very bluntly said no,&quot; she shared. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Lars Pacheco and Clyde Vivas   </strong></div><p>By August, internet personality Lars Pacheco, known for her appearance on<em> It’s Showtime’s Miss Q&amp;A,</em> confirmed her breakup with longtime boyfriend Clyde Vivas. Less than a day after announcing their split via text message, Lars released a five-minute Facebook video admitting that she had cheated on Clyde three times.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/2025/8/21/-i-take-full-accountability-lars-pacheco-admits-cheating-on-ex-boyfriend-1802" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: &#x27;I take full accountability&#x27;: Lars Pacheco admits cheating on ex-boyfriend </strong></a></div><p>In September, Clyde addressed the issue in an interview with Ogie Diaz. He clarified that he was not a burden during their relationship and said he never asked for anything from Lars, even during times when he had little resources. He also shared that while he had already moved on, he experienced anxiety after the breakup as he was not contacted following the breakup text and only found out they were officially separated when Lars posted about it on social media. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson  </strong></div><p>Julia Barretto and Gerald Anderson’s breakup was confirmed in September through statements released by their respective talent agencies. Both agencies clarified that the decision was mutual and dismissed circulating rumors as unfounded. They also urged the public to respect the actors’ privacy. The pair went public with their relationship in 2021 and were frequently asked about marriage during their time together and both expressed confidence that they would eventually marry each other. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/12/8/exclusive-gerald-anderson-reveals-why-getting-into-a-new-relationship-would-be-unfair-2109" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> READ: EXCLUSIVE: Gerald Anderson reveals why getting into a new relationship “would be unfair”</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban  </strong></div><p>In September, reports surfaced about the separation of actress Nicole Kidman and singer Keith Urban. “She didn’t want this. She has been fighting to save the marriage,” a source from PEOPLE said.</p><p>TMZ reported that the couple had been living in separate homes since the start of the summer in the United States. Nicole and Keith had been together for 19 years and shared two daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/9/30/nicole-kidman-and-keith-urban-part-ways-after-19-year-marriage-1051" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ:Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban part ways after 19-year marriage</strong></a></div><div> </div><div><strong>Aiko Melendez and Congressman Jay Khonghun  </strong></div><p>Actress-turned-politician Aiko Melendez confirmed in October that she and longtime partner Congressman Jay Khonghun had decided to part ways. In a statement shared through Ogie Diaz, Aiko said the decision was mutual and made after months of reflection. She emphasized that no third party was involved in the separation. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Chie Filomeno and Jake Cuenca  </strong></div><p>Jake Cuenca spoke publicly about his breakup with Chie Filomeno during a media conference for his film <em>Delivery Rider.</em> He shared that he had accepted the end of that chapter of his life.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/19/chie-filomeno-reveals-cryptic-messages-on-instagram-add-hints-on-feud-with-sofia-1336" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Chie Filomeno reveals cryptic messages on Instagram, add hints on feud with ‘Sofia’</strong></a></div><p>“I’m good at least, parang it’s a lot to take, di ba? Andaming nangyayari andaming sinasabi ng mga tao. I can officially say that chapter of my life is over now. To be quite honest with you parang I can at least say that I really loved that person deeply. For me, I respect that person until today,” Jake shared.</p><p>The actress later shared that she was choosing peace and privacy moving forward. </p><div> </div><div><strong>Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay  </strong></div><p>One of the most controversial celebrity stories of the year involved Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay. In November, Ellen revealed her husband’s alleged infidelity through a series of Instagram Stories, sharing screenshots and videos detailing how she learned about the issue. She said the incident occurred early in their relationship and later shared additional updates, while refraining from naming any alleged third party.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/11/18/ellen-adarna-says-derek-ramsay-is-unapologetic-about-alleged-cheating-0831" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Ellen Adarna says Derek Ramsay is unapologetic about alleged cheating: ‘He’s convinced that an ex-girlfriend made him kulam’ </strong></a></div><p>“Yeah so di ba that was nine days [or] ten days into the relationship. Yes, we were not married at that time yet but if he was able to do that in our honeymoon stage, how much more three months, six months, a year? God knows, right?” she previously shared. </p><p>In the following updates, Ellen even said that Derek was convinced that he was cursed by an ex-girlfriend, saying:  “He blames everything, everyone, but himself. He was able to convince his friends and people that it’s my postpartum.”    </p><p>“He’s convinced that an ex-girlfriend made him kulam. All of a sudden there was this bowl of salt with garlic in it,” she previously said.    </p><div> </div><div><strong>Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge   </strong></div><p>The year ended with reports of a breakup involving Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo and actor Louis Partridge. After two years of dating, the pair reportedly separated, according to an article by British newspaper <em>The Sun</em>, citing a source.  </p><p>The source said the two “decided it’s better to be apart for now,” adding that Olivia “broke down in tears at Lily Allen’s star-studded sexy Santa party at strip club Stringfellows in London.”  </p><p>They had been together since 2023, and Louise was with the singer during her visit to the Philippines in October 2024 for her<em> Guts tour </em>at the Philippine Arena.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/12/23/olivia-rodrigo-louis-partridge-split-up-reports-1218" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>READ: Olivia Rodrigo, Louis Partridge split up — reports</strong></a></div><div> </div><p>These breakups highlighted the personal challenges faced by public figures beyond the spotlight. While each story unfolded differently, many of the celebrities involved chose transparency, restraint, and calls for respect.</p>

<p>Several celebrity relationships came to an end in 2025, with stars choosing to address their breakups in their own time and on their own terms. From long-term partnerships to highly publicized romances, these separations shaped many entertainment conversations throughout the year.</p>

Several celebrity relationships came to an end in 2025, with stars choosing to address their breakups in their own time and on their own terms. From long-term partnerships to highly publicized romances, these separations shaped many entertainment conversations throughout the year.

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2025 RECAP: Ellen Adarna, Kris Aquino, and more celebrity breakups that made headlines

Alyana De Guzman,

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Published January 01, 2026 01:07 PM PHT

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