Showbiz Roundup: Sam-Catriona breakup, Jojo Mendrez-Mark Herras issue, and other hottest celebrity news this week
This week's hottest celebrity news is packed with all the sizzling headlines you don't want to miss.
From momentous career milestones to breakup confirmation to addressing dating rumors, we've rounded up what's making waves in the local Tinseltown in the past seven days. Let's get into it in this gallery.
Boy Abunda is still a Kapuso
King of Talk Boy Abunda continues his artistry and storytelling in GMA as he renewed his contract with the Kapuso network on February 18, 2025.
First home
Tito Boy expresses his gratitude for the love and support of the Kapuso Network, “This has always been my home. Hindi ako nahirapan bumalik sa GMA-7 dahil dito ako nag-umpisa.
Fast Talk with Boy Abunda
Boy Abunda promises even better, juicier, and more meaningful content and conversations in Fast Talk with Boy Abunda as it begins its third year.
Sam MIilby confirms breakup with Catriona Gray
Sam Milby broke his silence and finally confirmed that he and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray have parted ways. Sam and Catriona announced their engagement in February 2023. A year later, eagle-eyed followers noticed that the beauty queen deleted their engagement post.
"We're okay"
Sam Milby confirmed their split in his exclusive interview with MJ Felipe. He said, "Kami ni Cat, we've always been private about our relationship. We share certain things no'ng na-engaged kami, but in terms of the details, and buhay namin, we haven't really shared." The Kapamilya actor also said that he and Catriona are okay after their breakup.
Moira Dela Torre
Sam Milby cleared that there's no third party involved in his breakup with Catriona Gray, including allegations that singer Moira Dela Torre was the reason for their separation. He also warned the netizens to be vigilant in what they see on social media. "Please mag-ingat kayo sa mga nakikita n'yo sa online. If there's no evidence, 'wag niyong paniwalaan 'yung nakikita n'yo," Sam said. He also revealed that he and Moira are no longer friends.
Jam Ignacio asks for forgiveness to Jellie Aw
Businessman Jam Ignacio spoke about his alleged assault on his fiancee, Jellie Aw. In his interview with GMA Integrated News on February 19, 2025, he apologized to the vlogger and DJ, as well as to her family and friends. "Sa mga kapatid, sa mga kaibigan, ito ako, nandito ako haharap sa inyo na humihingi ng taos-pusong sorry," Jam said.
Second chance
Jam Ignacio promised Jellie Aw that this kind of incident would never happen again and that he would be given a chance to fix their problem privately. He added, "Gusto ko ikaw na sana 'yung makasama ko talaga, alam mo 'yan. May plano tayo bumuo ng pamilya, tuparin natin 'yan. Nagmamakaawa ako sa 'yo, sana ayusin natin ito."
Canceled wedding
Despite the traumatic experience, Jellie Aw said she has forgiven Jam Ignacio but she stands firm on her decision to pursue charges against her ex-fiance. "Wala na pong kasalang magaganap o hindi na po matutuloy 'yung mga napag-usapan namin dahil po sa nangyari," she said. "Respeto na lang din po sa magulang ko kasi sobrang na-trauma din po 'yung Mama ko, parang gabi-gabi po siya umiiyak. Hindi ko kaya na [nakikita kong] gano'n 'yung nanay ko. Kumbaga, siya na lang 'yung natitira sa 'kin e."
Mavy Legaspi
Sparkle artist Mavy Legaspi has been officially announced as one of the hosts of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition. The exciting news was revealed during his recent guest appearance on It's Showtime on February 21, 2025, marking another milestone in his hosting career. Mavy becomes the second GMA artist to join the esteemed roster of PBB hosts for this year's special edition, following his fellow Sparkle and GMA artist, Gabbi Garcia.
Host
Mavy Legaspi is grateful to be part of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition. "It's truly an honor to be part of this Family. I can't wait to meet the new housemates & to get started. To God be the Glory!" he wrote in an Instagram post.
Jojo Mendrez and Mark Herras dating rumors
Speculations about the relationship between businessman-singer Jojo Mendrez and actor Mark Herras circulated recently after they were spotted meeting up at a hotel casino, and some witnesses claimed to have seen the latter go upstairs to a hotel room. This led to rumors that the pair might be secretly involved in an intimate relationship, especially considering their previous interactions in public.
Flowers
At a press conference, Mark Herras surprised Jojo Mendrez with a bouquet of flowers and kissed him on the cheek while the singer was performing his latest song. In the same event, the Revival King also denied the rumors linking him to the actor.
