Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray have sparked dating speculations and netizen excitement after eagle-eyed fans noticed that the two recently followed each other on Instagram.
In the age of social media sleuthing, a mutual follow is often enough to ignite buzz—and this time, it’s fueling hopeful chatter among fans who see the two as a picture-perfect match.
Without any formal announcements or confirmed projects between the two, netizens began speculating on a potential collaboration—or something more personal. Some noted that Gray has a condominium unit in Pasig, which she previously featured on her social media in 2023, possibly explaining a reason for her interest in connecting with the city’s popular mayor.
Regardless of the reason, the follow-back moment quickly went viral, and fans were quick to share their excitement:
I think nasa ViCat era na ata ako. Hahahahaha
Vico Sotto | Catriona Gray pic.twitter.com/5JDmXaGzSE
— (@_patsuyyyy) June 6, 2025
ang dami raw agad shippers nina Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto at Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray dahil lang nag-follow sila sa isa’t isa sa social media #CareMoNaman
— Larry Deang (@larzlarzlarz) June 3, 2025
so vico sotto and catriona gray started following each other…
tapos may opinion na ibang tao about the future of their relationship and if catriona is mother-approved.2 celebs can’t be in the same frame or be socmed friends w/o some engots planning their lives na.
— Marie Rivera (@MarieRi57435041) June 7, 2025
I know nag follow-an lang sa IG pero sobrang bagay ni Catriona Gray at Vico . Screaming power couple ang atake hahaha. Upgrade kung upgrade ang Queen Cat!
Mayor Vico >>>>>>>>>>>> Sam Milby
— Camryn (@itsmeCamrynn_) June 5, 2025
When am i gonna see Catriona Grey and Vico Sotto in one frame@catrionaelisa @VicoSotto
— Anj (@anjrgl) May 15, 2025
Though there is no confirmation from either Sotto or Gray, the public has embraced the idea with light-hearted enthusiasm.
Catriona Gray was previously engaged to actor-singer Sam Milby. The two were set to wed in 2024, but earlier this year, Sam confirmed their split, clarifying that no third party was involved in their separation.
Mayor Vico, on the other hand, has consistently kept his personal life private. He has previously stated in interviews that being in a relationship isn’t among his current priorities. His mother, veteran actress Coney Reyes, also confirmed in a past interview that she does not interfere in her son’s personal affairs.
Whether it’s for a project or a possible real-life pairing, many are already rooting for what they call the “perfect couple.”