Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray revealed in a recent interview that she is currently dating, sparking renewed interest in her love life among fans and netizens.
The confirmation came shortly after photos of the beauty queen dining out with friends went viral online. In the images, Gray was seen seated beside a foreign national, who quickly became the subject of speculation as her alleged date.
Online observers were quick to weigh in, with some noting similarities between the man and Gray’s rumored ex-boyfriend Clint Bondad. Comments ranged from lighthearted observations to playful comparisons about her apparent “type.”
Catriona has a type hahaha charot pic.twitter.com/ieekk2afTo
— Auntie Selina (@auntieselina_) March 28, 2026
“Kamukha si guy ng ex niya,” one netizen remarked, while another said, “Sa biglang tingin, akala ko kapatid ni Clint.”
Others echoed similar sentiments, with some joking about her preference for a certain look, saying, “She really has a type,” and “Clint Bondad version 2.”
The man in the viral photos has since been identified by some online users as Douglas Charles, although Gray has yet to publicly confirm his identity or the nature of their relationship.
Meanwhile, some fans who had previously “shipped” Gray with Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto expressed disappointment, suggesting that the rumored pairing may no longer have a chance.
Despite the online chatter, Gray has remained private about further details, leaving fans to speculate whether the mystery man is indeed her new partner or simply a friend.
Mukhang no more hiding na si Catriona Gray at ang napapabalitang new boyfriend niyang si Douglas Nichols #CareMoNaman
— Larry Deang (@larzlarzlarz) March 28, 2026
As of now, no official confirmation has been made regarding the identity of the person she is dating.
