Because of Chari, who proudly revealed to the public her relationship with Piolo Pascual, the internet has been abuzz. Just recently, on April 10, 2025, social media exploded with reactions to a now-deleted post by the nation’s self-proclaimed gossip king, Christian Albert Gaza—better known as Xian Gaza—regarding his alleged confirmation of the sexual orientation of child star and singer Kyle Echarri, claiming that he is not straight and is, in fact, gay.

Following this revelation, in one of his blind items, Xian also exposed that Kyle is currently in a relationship with a fellow Kapamilya actor—someone he used to be very close with in the entertainment industry. This closeness, according to him, eventually blossomed into a romantic relationship.

Xian then dropped hints that this actor’s name begins with the letter “P” and also has a last name starting with “P.” This led many netizens to speculate that he was referring to Piolo Pascual.

People started to recall an incident at the ABS-CBN Ball, where Piolo was seen intervening between Kyle and DJ after a tense moment. This altercation allegedly stemmed from Kyle’s closeness to Kathryn Bernardo, which sparked jealousy and led to a misunderstanding. Piolo reportedly calmed Kyle down, perhaps in an effort to prevent further issues.

Kyle Echarri is currently 21 years old, while Piolo Pascual is 48—making for a 27-year age gap between the two Kapamilya actors. The online community quickly reacted with a mix of opinions and emotions. Many tagged both Kyle and Piolo on social media, urging them to speak up about the rumors, believing they are the only ones who can confirm the truth.

However, even if the two choose to remain silent, some netizens expressed support, saying they would still be happy for them if the relationship is based on genuine love. They emphasized that while certain religious institutions or laws may frown upon such a relationship, in the eyes of God, everyone is equal and has the right to love freely.