Kapamilya singer-actress Maris Racal set social media abuzz after posting cozy selfies with Gian Bernardino, vocalist of the band Cup of Joe.
On Thursday, February 12, Maris shared photos of herself and Gian sitting close together. In the images, the actress was seen holding a bouquet of flowers, with her face partly covered but visibly smiling, while Gian leaned slightly toward her shoulder.
Her caption was brief but intriguing: “Plot twist.”
The post, which included a white heart emoji, immediately drew mixed reactions from fans, many of whom began speculating about the real score between the two—especially with Valentine’s Day just around the corner.
In the comment section, netizens floated various theories. Some suggested the pair might be working on a music collaboration, while others wondered if there was something romantic brewing.
One fan wrote: “Plot Twist dahil guest s’ya sa G on Top.”
Another speculated: “I KNEW IT!!!! COLLAB SONG???”
Meanwhile, a different netizen commented: “Wala na finish na.”
The post quickly racked up thousands of likes and comments.
Adding to the intrigue, Maris also shared a TikTok video with Gian where they joined the trending “Big Guy” challenge. She captioned it: “Love month #fyp,”
Fans also noticed that the background in the photos resembles the set of ‘G on Top,’ the podcast currently hosted by Gian, fueling speculation that Maris may be appearing as a guest.
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As of writing, neither Maris nor Gian has addressed the speculations surrounding their posts.
It is worth noting that in 2025, Gian publicly shared that he identifies as pansexual, meaning he is attracted to people regardless of gender identity.
Meanwhile, Cup of Joe recently released a stripped-down version of their hit song ‘Multo,’ which was featured in the film ‘The Loved One’. The track has since gained renewed attention online, with fans expressing how the new version resonated more deeply with them.
