Speculations about the status of Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto’s relationship have resurfaced online, with eagle-eyed netizens noticing the couple’s increasing absence from each other’s social media feeds.
The rumors reignited after Julia posted solo travel photos from an overseas trip on April 19, with no trace of Gerald in any of the images — a notable change, considering the actor had been a frequent presence in family celebrations, especially on Julia’s side.
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Her recent posts, including scenes from Marjorie Barretto’s birthday celebration in Bulacan, did not include Gerald either.
Adding to the intrigue, Gerald posted his own set of solo photos and videos, this time from Hayati Private Resort, his personal property. The actor appeared to be enjoying downtime with his family, including his mother, Evangeline Opsima, in a peaceful camping scene.
His caption: “Just peace and waves away from the city stress.”
More curiously, his background music choice — ‘Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi’ by BINI — caught the attention of fans, some interpreting it as a subtle emotional message. Another post captioned ‘Regroup’ further fueled speculation, with many pointing to the word’s meaning of stepping back and reassessing one’s situation.
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Netizens quickly jumped to conclusions in the comment section: “Break na sila, thank God. Malaya na si Julia.” “True, wala na sila. From a reliable source.” “Unfollow na ni Claudia si Gerald. Obvious naman.”
A quick check on Claudia Barretto’s Instagram reveals she is not following Gerald — though it remains unclear if she ever did. Interestingly, Gerald still follows Claudia on his end.
Meanwhile, fans loyal to the couple offered more optimistic takes: “Kailangan ba magkasama lagi? May kanya-kanyang trabaho rin sila.” “Napaka-busy nyo ni Julia. Daming project. Which is good. God bless Ge and Juju. Hopefully next year wedding bells na.”
Still, others pointed out that the couple hasn’t been publicly seen together since Julia’s 28th birthday last March 10.
So far, neither Julia nor Gerald has issued a statement to confirm or deny the status of their relationship. Both continue to post content individually, keeping their fans guessing.
As always, LionhearTV remains open to hearing both sides, should either party choose to clarify the current state of their relationship.