Speculation surrounding the rumored breakup of Kate Valdez and Japanese content creator Fumiya Sankai has intensified after the actress began interacting with netizens’ comments that alluded to infidelity and relationship “red flags.”
Fans first noticed that Valdez had unfollowed Sankai on Instagram, a move that quickly drew attention amid circulating split rumors. The speculation gained further traction when netizens observed that the Kapuso actress was actively liking comments on her TikTok page that hinted at a breakup—and, more pointedly, possible cheating.
One TikTok user, @dreimond14, wrote, “Wala na sila ni Fumiya. [Confirmed] na,” a comment that Valdez reportedly liked. Another netizen commented, “Is he cheating? Hugs, Kate! Dito lang kami always to support you,” which also received a like from the actress.
Valdez likewise reacted to a message from @zia that read, “Bagay pa naman kayo ni Fumiya, pero kung red flag, ‘wag na talaga do’n.” She also used a face-holding-back-tears emoji in response to a comment saying she “deserves better.”
In one instance, Valdez directly replied to a netizen who asked about the apparent speed of the breakup. When a TikTok user questioned, “Bakit [ang bilis]?” the actress responded succinctly: “Ask him.”
The online activity followed a series of cryptic Instagram Stories posted by Valdez on January 26, 2026, which featured lyrics from Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Favorite Crime’ and Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’—songs widely associated with heartbreak, betrayal, and toxic relationships.
She also shared a quote about honesty that read: “The more honest you are about who you are, the faster what doesn’t belong lets go of you.”
While Valdez has not issued a formal statement confirming a breakup, her interactions with fans have been widely interpreted as subtle acknowledgments of the situation. In contrast, Sankai has yet to release any comment or clarification regarding the rumors.
Valdez and Sankai publicly confirmed their relationship in June 2024. As of writing, fans continue to monitor both personalities’ social media accounts for any definitive statement on the real status of their relationship.
