Xian Lim clarifies cheating, marriage rumors with Iris Lee
Love. Die. Repeat. star Xian Lim finally shed light on his current relationship status and clarified rumors about his personal life in an exclusive interview with Esquire Philippines published last May 2.
After Xian's breakup with It's Showtime host Kim Chiu, fans flocked to social media and shared multiple theories about the cause of their separation. Some of the speculations included cheating allegations and marriage. He also said there was a rumor about him living with someone for a long time.
Four months after his silence, Xian finally answered these rumors: “There's no third party. That's it. That plain and simple.”
The actor also addressed the issue of his alleged marriage. “Another rumor: when I see my friends--the people who are the last to even care about these things--kino-congratulate na ko. They say, 'Congratulations on the marriage in New York!' And I'm like, no, I am not married.”
On top of all these, Xian was also hounded by a rumor about living with someone “for years”.
“And there's also this one absurd article, or a thing said about me, that I have been living with someone for years na daw, [but] the only people I live with is my mom, my lola, [and] my lolo,” Xian explained.
Xian called this and other stories “absurd” and expressed his confusion about why these rumors even exist. However, he remained professional and tried to be a bigger person against all those who spread fake news about him. Although, there were a few people in his life who got dragged into the mess.
“Things happen in life that we're not going to be able to control. And as much as we don't want it to happen, life happens. And it just pains me na parang may mga taong nadamay. That just really saddens me and that's very unfortunate,” Xian said.
In addition to his statements about the rumors, Xian confirmed his relationship with Filipina-Chinese senior associate producer of Viva Films, Iris Lee, He said his romance bloomed after his breakup with Kim Chiu.
MEANWHILE, HERE ARE THE CELEBRITY COUPLES WHO PARTED WAYS IN 2023
Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla
Isa sa mga pinag-uusapan ngayong taon ang paghihiwalay nina Kathryn Bernardo at Daniel Padilla. Naging magkarelasyon ang dalawa sa loob ng 11 taon.
End of KathNiel
Inilahad nina Kathryn and Daniel ang kanilang paghihiwalay sa kani-kanilang posts sa social media. Ayon sa dalawa, nagpapasalamat sila sa isa't isa dahil sa magandang mga pinagsamahan nila noon.
Miles Ocampo and Elijah Canlas
Kumpirmado na ring hiwalay na sina Miles Ocampo at Elijah Canlas. Nitong Nobyembre, sinabi ni Elijah na nagdaan sa pagsubok ang kanilang relasyon ni Miles at nauwi sila sa hiwalayan.
“We went through a rough patch recently mainly because we are going through our own stuff.”
Support
Kasunod ng pag-amin ni Elijah ay ang pagbabahagi niyang susuportahan pa rin niya ang dating girlfriend.
“But I'm always gonna have love for her. I'm always gonna support her in whatever she does. I'm always her number one fan, basically.”
Andrea Brillantes and Ricci Rivero
Naging kontrobersyal naman ang paghihiwalay nina Andrea Brillantes at Ricci Rivero.
Social media
Sa social media ay umani ng iba't ibang reaksyon mula sa netizens ang hiwalayan nina Andrea at Ricci. Si Ricci ay karelasyon na ngayon si Leren Mae Bautista, ang beauty queen-turned-politician.
Yasser Marta and Kate Valdez
Kay Yasser Marta nanggaling ang balita na hiwalay na sila ni Kate Valdez. Inilahad ito ng aktor at host sa kaniyang pagbisita sa Fast Talk with Boy Abunda ngayong Nobyembre.
End of relationship
Pag-amin ni Yasser, kakulangan sa oras sa isa't isa ang pinag-ugatan ng kanilang hiwalayan. Ani Yasser, “Siguro malaking factor din Tito Boy kasi na-stroke si Mama e. Na-stroke siya, 'yung buong oras ko kung hindi sa work sa nanay ko po.”
Yassi Pressman and Jon Semira
Nauwi rin sa hiwalayan ang dating engaged couple na sina Yassi Pressman at Jon Semira.
Instagram post
Si Jon ay nag-post sa Instagram noong Agosto na tinuldukan na nila ni Yassi ang kanilang relasyon. Ani Jon, "After an amazing run, Yass and I have decided to part ways. We look to move on to our next phase in life in peace and with the support of our family and friends. It's been a while since the breakup. It was a decision made from the both of us, and us only."
Kris Aquino and Mark Leviste
Naging usap-usapan din ang muling paghihiwalay nina Kris Aquino at Batangas Vice Governor Mark Leviste.
Relationship
Sa isang Instagram post, inilahad ni Kris na muli silang naghiwalay ni Mark.
Ani Kris, "The truth is that I chose to lessen the stressors in my life and put my wellbeing first… on November 3, 2023, i initiated our breakup. It was a well thought out decision based on choosing to do what's best for me now. I'm dealing with so much and my love life isn't a priority."
Cherry Pie Pichache and Edu Manzano
Kinumpirma ni Cherry Pie Picache na naghiwalay na sila ngayong 2023 ni Edu Manzano.
Happiness and love
Ikinuwento ni Cherry Pie sa entertainment press na "I cannot depend my happiness anymore on somebody else."
Dugtong pa ni Cherry Pie sa kanilang estado ni Edu, "We're very good friends, he's a very good person. We will always love each other."
End of KimXi
Tinuldukan nina Kim Chiu at Xian Lim ang matagal nang espukalasyon tungkol sa kanilang paghihiwalay sa pamamagitan ng makahiwalay nilang posts sa social media. Hiindi naman nila idinetalye ang dahilan ng kanilang breakup, pero nagpasalamat sina Kim at Xian sa isa't isa sa tagal din ng kanilang pinagsamahan.
