Actor Janus del Prado found himself at the center of online backlash after a post he made about the wedding cake at the recent wedding of actress Carla Abellana and her husband went viral.
Janus earlier shared a joking remark about the couple’s wedding cake, implying that it looked like it was only missing a chick. However, many netizens did not take the comment lightly, calling the joke insensitive and done in poor taste. Some even pointed out that Janus was not particularly close to Carla, making the remark inappropriate.
The criticism intensified after netizens interpreted the joke as likening the cake to a coffin, which many found offensive, especially given the significance of the occasion. Several users described the comment as “below the belt,” stressing that jokes are meant to be funny—not hurtful.
Carla did not let the remark pass unnoticed and responded calmly but firmly, earning praise from netizens for her composed and “very edukada” reaction despite the situation.
Following the backlash, Janus reacted on his own Facebook account. Although he did not mention Carla by name, netizens speculated that he was referring to her when he allegedly described someone as “maldita” in a now-deleted post. He also claimed that his page had been reported, resulting in his monetization being put on hold.
Many netizens, however, defended Carla, saying it was unlikely she would personally report Janus or ruin the happy moment of her wedding over the issue. Others theorized that supporters of the actress may have reported the post instead.
As criticism continued to pour in, Janus eventually deleted the controversial post. In a follow-up message, he wrote, “Ayan binura ko na. Bahala kayo sa buhay niyo ang bababaw niyo.”
He later added another post saying, “New Years Reso. Wag magbiro sa di mo ka humor. Move on na ko sa life. Bahala na kayo dyan. Good night!”
Despite deleting the post, the incident continued to spark discussion online, with some netizens accusing Janus of seeking attention, while others reiterated the importance of sensitivity—especially when commenting on personal milestones such as weddings.
