SHOCK SPLIT! Bianca Manalo and Senator Win Gatchalian Call It Quits After Rob Gomez Rumors Spark Controversy

In a shocking twist that has left both the entertainment and political worlds stunned, beauty queen-turned-actress Bianca Manalo and her longtime partner, Senator Win Gatchalian, have reportedly ended their relationship — and the timing couldn’t be more explosive.

Whispers of a breakup first began circulating weeks ago when eagle-eyed fans noticed a glaring absence of couple posts on both Bianca and Win’s social media accounts. Once known for their low-key but consistently affectionate photos, the sudden radio silence raised eyebrows. But what truly fanned the flames? The unexpected name of rising actor Rob Gomez.

According to several unverified but persistent online sources, Bianca and Rob were allegedly seen in increasingly “friendly” situations — and while no photographs or concrete proof have emerged, the mere suggestion of a third party was enough to send shockwaves across gossip pages and fan forums. Was Rob Gomez the reason behind the Bianca-Win breakup? Or is this just another case of overblown speculation?

Neither Bianca Manalo nor Senator Win Gatchalian have publicly commented on the split, but those close to the couple have reportedly confirmed that the relationship is, indeed, over. “They’ve been trying to work things out, but things have changed. There were issues they couldn’t resolve,” a source close to the senator allegedly revealed.

Meanwhile, fans of the couple have been divided — with some expressing support for Bianca’s “new chapter” while others defended the senator, calling the alleged involvement of Rob Gomez a “betrayal.” The comments section of Bianca’s latest posts has become a warzone of opinions, speculations, and questions that remain unanswered.

Adding fuel to the fire, Rob Gomez — who has had his fair share of controversies in the past — has neither confirmed nor denied the rumors. The actor, known for his charisma and good looks, has stayed mum even as the speculation around him grows.

Supporters of Senator Gatchalian, on the other hand, were quick to express their sympathy, with many urging him to “focus on public service” and leave the drama behind. “Heartbreak is temporary. The nation is forever,” one fan dramatically wrote.

Could this be the end of one of showbiz-politics’ most promising love stories? Or is there still a chance for reconciliation? For now, one thing is clear — Bianca Manalo and Win Gatchalian’s love story has taken a heartbreaking turn, and the public is watching every move.

As for Bianca and Rob? Only time — and maybe the next Instagram story — will tell.

Bianca Manalo has broken her silence about the controversy surrounding her and her “Magandang Dilag” co-star Rob Gomez.

In an Instagram statement, the actress and former beauty queen addressed the screenshots making the rounds online, which insinuated that Bianca and Rob were involved in an affair.

“Let me clear all the false rumors circulating on the internet,” she wrote. “Rob Gomez and I are friends and co-workers. He was going to bring Christmas gifts and I wanted to receive them early before I leave for the airport.”

She added that the screenshots posted had missing parts of their conversations.

“It is upsetting that our conversations were exposed without my consent, which is a breach of privacy and the cause of so much online bashing,” Bianca said. “It is obvious that parts of our conversation were deleted to create malicious insinuations.”

The actress added that the accusations were hurting her and her loved ones.

“Let this controversy end so I can enjoy the rest of my time in Japan with my family,” she said.

She ended her post by saying, “Let us spread love and the truth this holiday season. Merry Christmas, everyone.”

Bianca is in a relationship with former Valenzuela District 1 Representative and current Senator Win Gatchalian. Rob is currently fixing his relationship with former partner and beauty queen Shaila Rebortera, with whom he has a daughter named Amelia.

“Magandang Dilag” star Herlene Budol is also involved in the controversy and said on X (formerly Twitter), “Bakit ako nakaladkad?”

Herlene added, “Pag dedicated ka sa trabaho, gagawan ka ng issue!”

The controversy began with Rob’s interview with “Fast Talk With Boy Abunda,” where he said he is single but that he is courting someone.

While he was linked to Herlene, Shaila revealed that she and Rob are together and have a daughter.

Rob has since apologized for saying that he is single. He told Shaila and Amelia in an Instagram post, “You are not an option for me to lose. I can’t wait to have you both back in my arms.”

Meanwhile, Rob exclusively told Pep that his phone was taken and used without his consent.

“Worse is that the person who took my phone posted pictures of mine in my own social media account pretending that I posted it with the intention of destroying my reputation,” he said.

“The videos as shown were among my friends and co-stars who was trying to cheer me up when I was going through a lot of hurdles in my life,” he added.