Fresh off his historic victory as the first-ever Filipino and Asian grand champion of ‘The Voice USA’ Season 26, Sofronio Vasquez is now facing unexpected rumors linking him romantically to his handler, Gio Santos.
Speculation started after a Facebook post went viral, featuring a photo of Sofronio and Gio in a seemingly intimate moment. The image showed Gio resting his head on Sofronio’s shoulder, with an emoji covering his face. The caption read:
“Sofronio Vasquez Returns to the Philippines for the Show at Solaire North on February 13, 2025… with His Boyfriend by His Side!”
Gio was quick to shut down the rumors, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to clarify his role in Sofronio’s life.
Sharing a screenshot of the Facebook post, Gio firmly stated: “Handler ako ni Sofronio. Hindi kami mag-jowa.”
handler ako ni Sofronio
hindi kami mag-jowa https://t.co/Tl7XjCteeu
— gio (@giodextersantos) February 14, 2025
Supporters of the newly crowned The Voice champion were quick to come to his defense, condemning the post as a baseless attempt to stir controversy. Many urged the public to focus on Sofronio’s groundbreaking achievement rather than gossip.
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Sofronio Vasquez recently made history as the first Filipino and Asian to win ‘The Voice USA’, securing the highest number of text votes from viewers across the country.
His victory also marked a significant milestone for Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Bublé, who coached Sofronio to become his first-ever champion on the show.
