On a recent episode of Tonight With Boy Abunda, actress Antoinette Taus found herself in the hot seat, facing the tough and often controversial questions that the host is known for. During the show’s Fast Talk segment, Boy Abunda asked Antoinette a question that caught her off guard: “Who is your unforgettable ex?”

Antoinette, visibly surprised by the question, hesitated before answering. She began by explaining, “The only reason I’m saying this is because it’s the only long relationship that I’ve ever had! And it was the only real serious relationship—so, the first one. ‘Yun na. Unforgettable lang siya kasi siyempre, you know, una—ganun. Dati si Dong!” Her response, revealing that her unforgettable ex was none other than Dingdong Dantes, elicited an “aww” from the audience.

However, Antoinette quickly clarified, “Pero wala na. Wala na ‘yun! Masaya na sila.” This was her way of acknowledging that while their relationship was significant, it is a thing of the past, and she is happy for Dingdong, who is now married to Marian Rivera.

Antoinette and Dingdong’s relationship was a notable one in the late ’90s, both on and off-screen. The pair was a beloved couple before Antoinette left the Philippines in the early 2000s to pursue opportunities in the United States.

Today, Dingdong Dantes is happily married to Marian Rivera, and the couple recently welcomed their daughter, Maria Letizia, into the world. Antoinette’s candid response on the show reminded viewers of the nostalgic romance between her and Dingdong, while also emphasizing that both have moved on and found happiness in their respective lives.