The WillCa fandom is facing visible turmoil following developments surrounding the promotion of the Star Cinema film ‘Love You So Bad’, with some fans announcing a temporary step back from supporting the on-screen pairing of Will Ashley and Bianca De Vera.
The disappointment stemmed from reports that Bianca De Vera was unable to attend a fan-organized block screening for the film, an event that many supporters had prepared for and anticipated as a celebration of the loveteam.
BIANCA, IF YOU ONLY KNEW…
The WillCa fandom is in absolute shambles. What was supposed to be a celebration of “Love You So Bad” turned into a total heartbreak.
Fans are calling out Bianca de Vera after she reportedly skipped out on a fan-organized block screening to head to… pic.twitter.com/tbIRgu8YuP
— radar PH (@radarph_media) January 8, 2026
Several fans took to social media to express frustration and sadness, with some saying they would “rest” from fandom activities, while others stated they would continue supporting Will Ashley independently.
, !
We all know how noisy and overwhelming things have become in the fandom lately. It’s easy to feel lost or drained when there’s so much going on around us. But through all the chaos, our team found one important thing: … pic.twitter.com/1NplmqEtH0
— WillCa North and Central Luzon (@willca_cenol) January 7, 2026
Hello, WillCatchers!
It’s amazing to see how much this community has grown in such a short time, and how every one of you has made it a place full of warmth, joy, and shared love for Will and Bianca. Being part of this journey together has been truly special, and we want to take…
— WILLCA WESTERN VISAYAS (@willcawestvi) January 7, 2026
Until we meet again CATCHERS , mahal na mahal.namin kayo .
To : @wceb_ofc Daghang Salamat Willca Cebu mahal na mahal.namin kayo see u around guise MaerotPretty Signing off as admin @wceb_ofc
WILLCAm TO THE FINAL SHOW pic.twitter.com/ctuIpPSZCn
— MAEROTPRETTY (@MaerotPretty) January 7, 2026
here since july, five months full of ups and downs but it was a phase in my life that i’ll forever cherish. grateful for all catchers, willievers, and peaches that i met along the way. salamat, will and bianca. thank u, willca.
WILLCAm TO THE FINAL SHOW pic.twitter.com/a2I95YEh42
— pia (@bncswll) January 7, 2026
Mga apo,
ang mga Lola ay magpapahinga muna.Hindi ito paalam.
Hindi rin ito galit.Ito ay isang sandaling paghinto—
para huminga, para manahimik, para ipunin muli ang lakas na matagal naming ibinibigay nang buong-buo.Mahal namin kayo.
Minahal namin ang bawat proyekto, bawat…— Lolas Of WillCa (@LolasOfWillCa) January 7, 2026
Online discussions quickly escalated, with questions surfacing on whether the WillCa era was nearing its end.
Amid the backlash, Star Cinema later posted about Will Ashley and Bianca De Vera attending another block screening, which somewhat tempered speculation but did not fully quell fan disappointment.
#loveyousobad special block screening of Lolas of WillCa at SM Aura Thank you so much! We love you so bad #loveyousobad— NOW SHOWING in cinemas natiowide! ✨ pic.twitter.com/djo9Lz7UK8
— Star Cinema (@StarCinema) January 7, 2026
Fueling the situation further were circulating reports that Bianca had traveled to Thailand, allegedly accompanied by Dustin Yu. Airport sightings and social media posts showing both Bianca and Dustin in Thailand gained traction on X, intensifying conversations among fans. Prior to this, Dustin had shared a cryptic Instagram Story that fans believed hinted at his presence in Thailand, followed days later by Bianca posting photos from Bangkok.
Dustin Yu and Bianca De Vera’s First Out of Country Trip Together in Thailand? 🇹🇭 👩🏻❤️👨🏻
byu/Deep-Highway-3473 inChikaPH
These developments placed WillCa supporters in a difficult position, while fans of the rumored DustBia pairing expressed excitement online. Despite the speculation, there has been no official confirmation regarding Bianca De Vera’s relationship status with either Will Ashley or Dustin Yu.
Some observers pointed out that Bianca appears to be navigating two highly engaged but contrasting fandoms—one that strongly backed her professional rise, including her immediate lead role in a Star Cinema romantic comedy and an MMFF entry, and another that has been vocal in defending her personal life and choices.
As discussions continue online, several fans have also reminded fellow supporters that artists have personal lives beyond their on-screen partnerships.