Ai Ai Delas Alas and Gerald Sibayan split confirmed—Did age and baby hopes play a role?

After a decade together, actress Ai Ai Delas Alas and her husband, Gerald Sibayan, reportedly ended their marriage. Veteran entertainment columnist Jobert Sucaldito confirmed the split during an episode of Oras ng Opinyon, Talakayan, at Diskusyon (OOTD) on YouTube. According to Sucaldito, who spoke with a source close to Delas Alas, the couple has decided to part ways, bringing a close to their relationship that many had hoped would last.

Speculation about their separation had circulated in entertainment circles, but neither Delas Alas nor her manager, Boy Abunda, had initially confirmed the rumors. Abunda, who hosts Fast Talk with Boy Abunda, plans to address the issue when Delas Alas appears on his show on November 11, which also coincides with her birthday. Until then, fans ponder the reasons behind the unexpected split.

Did the Age Gap and Baby Hopes Play a Role?

Rumors suggest that the couple’s age difference and desire for children may have contributed to the separation. Delas Alas, who is significantly older than Sibayan, may have faced challenges in fulfilling his hope for a child. Sucaldito’s source hinted that these issues could have created misunderstandings in their relationship. “Gerald wants a child, but Ai Ai, due to her age, may not be able to fulfill that hope,” the source stated.

According to director Chaps Manansala, a co-host on the show, Delas Alas made many sacrifices to support Sibayan, focusing her love and attention on him throughout their relationship. However, the source shared that as Sibayan matured, his perspective on family and his future may have shifted, particularly given the 30-year age gap.

Ai Ai’s Next Steps Amid Emotional Time

Delas Alas recently returned to the Philippines from the U.S., where she had been living with her daughter. With the separation confirmed, Sucaldito speculated she may remain in the Philippines for now. Fans and followers await Delas Alas’ side of the story, which she may share on Abunda’s show next week.