In a shocking video statement, Maris Racal revealed that Anthony Jennings assured her that he was single when they first started their relationship, even though he was still allegedly in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Jamela Villanueva.
Speaking out on ABS-CBN News, Maris admitted that her feelings for Anthony began to develop in June 2023, which led to her breakup with long-time boyfriend, Rico Blanco. According to Maris, Anthony led her to believe he was also single, claiming he had broken up with Jamela. He would even act sweet towards her and tell others that he was no longer in a relationship. “He would tell everyone around us that he was single,” Maris said.
Maris confided that she asked Anthony multiple times if he had reconciled with Jamela, to which he repeatedly denied, saying they were no longer together. Despite her doubts, Maris said she trusted him and their connection continued to deepen, even though she began receiving negative comments and backlash on social media.
Things took a turn when Maris confronted Anthony, asking him to release a public statement about his breakup, as fans still believed they were a couple. Anthony promised to do so at the “right time.” However, when Jamela Villanueva posted a cryptic message on Instagram, the situation escalated, leading to even more public scrutiny of Maris.
Weeks later, Anthony finally confirmed his breakup with Jamela, but by then, Maris admitted that her feelings for him had faded. “The infatuation and the attraction died,” she confessed. Maris also expressed her shock upon discovering that she had been misled the whole time, saying, “I didn’t know. I was in the dark.”
Amid the chaos, Maris reached out to Jamela in an attempt to understand her side of the story but didn’t receive a response. The drama reached new heights when Jamela exposed Anthony’s alleged infidelity by sharing screenshots of their conversations on Instagram, further intensifying the public controversy.
Maris and Anthony, known for their on-screen chemistry as Irene and Snoop in the popular series Can’t Buy Me Love, are now part of the highly anticipated Metro Manila Film Festival movie And the Breadwinner Is… starring Vice Ganda.
This shocking revelation from Maris offers an eye-opening look into the complexities of relationships in the spotlight, leaving fans questioning what really happened behind the scenes.
