In yet another wave of online backlash, actor Tom Rodriguez has found himself at the center of controversy, with netizens unleashing a storm of criticism against him. Once praised for his talent and charm, Tom is now facing intense public scrutiny, leaving fans shocked and divided.

THE BACKLASH THAT SHOOK SOCIAL MEDIA

It all started when Tom made a seemingly innocent post on his social media account — but instead of receiving support, he was met with harsh comments and relentless trolling. The post, which many interpreted as tone-deaf or insincere, quickly went viral for all the wrong reasons.

Some accused Tom of “playing the victim,” while others questioned his recent actions and public behavior following his controversial separation from ex-wife Carla Abellana.

“You want sympathy, but where was your accountability?” one netizen commented.

“This isn’t the Tom we used to admire,” another fan wrote, clearly disappointed.

THE CONTROVERSIAL HISTORY

Tom Rodriguez has been no stranger to controversy in recent years. Following his high-profile breakup with Carla Abellana, the actor left the country and kept a relatively low profile, prompting endless speculation about his personal life and emotional well-being. While he later returned and attempted to rebuild his image, some fans feel that he has yet to fully acknowledge or address the issues that led to his downfall.

The recent online criticism seems to stem not just from his post, but from lingering frustrations that fans and followers have harbored for months — frustrations that finally boiled over.

SILENCE OR STRATEGY?

As the backlash intensifies, Tom has chosen to remain silent — for now. Some interpret this as a smart PR move, allowing the noise to die down before making any official statements. Others see it as a sign of guilt or avoidance, only fueling the anger of netizens demanding clarity and accountability.

“A simple explanation or apology would go a long way. Why is it so hard?” a frustrated follower posted.

FANS STILL DIVIDED

Despite the criticism, Tom still has a loyal fan base who continue to support him and believe that the backlash is unfair.

“Let the man breathe. Everyone makes mistakes — he doesn’t owe the whole world his pain,” one defender commented.

“People forget that celebrities are human too. He’s been through a lot,” said another.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR TOM?

With his name trending once again for all the wrong reasons, the big question now is: Will Tom Rodriguez speak up and face the controversy head-on, or will he continue to keep his distance from the noise?

One thing’s clear — in the age of social media, silence can be just as loud as a confession. And for Tom Rodriguez, the next move could determine whether he regains the public’s trust — or loses it for good.

Tom Rodriguez, ‘scolded’ for peeking at his alleged mother and daughter: ‘Need to zoom in!’
Netizens are talking about Kapuso actor Tom Rodriguez’s recent Instagram story where a woman carrying a child can be seen, while at sea.

The shot is quite far from the beach so we can’t see the faces of the woman and child, who are said to be Tom’s “mother and daughter” or partner and baby, according to netizen speculation.

Therefore, it seems that the marites “scolded” Tom because they were “tortured” to catch the chatter, because they had to zoom in or enlarge the picture to get a peek at their faces.

Also, even if they zoom in, they won’t get anything because their backs are to the camera. But the onlookers still say that the girl looks like an afam or a foreigner.

“To those who are planning to zoom in. You won’t see anything with your back turned.”

“Who is the girl?”

“The body structure looks foreign?”

“So happy for you Tom! You are becoming better every single day. God bless you and your family.””Thanks for the photo Tom. Is there anything I can do to make it go away?”

“I still need to zoom in, I’m annoyed.”

“Close up now Tom! Be brave! Be bold! Let’s go hahaha”

“I think he intentionally took that long shot for the pleasure of gossips like us. He knows we are curious to know who his child’s mother is, so he teases us with that kind of post. It’s a way for him to stay relevant as well.”

It will be recalled that Tom admitted in an interview on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” that he is happy, and based on his cryptic posts from before, it seems like he is saying that he has a baby boy.

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In an interview with him by GMA showbiz news reporter Nelson Canlas, Tom confirmed that he is a father.