Hindi nagbigay ng kahit na anumang komento si Kapuso, Asia's Multimedia Star at tinaguriang "Pambansang Bae" na si Alden Richards nang maurirat kung anong masasabi niya sa inamin kamakailan ni "Eat Bulaga" host Maine Mendoza, na nahulog ang loob niya sa kaniya sa kasagsagan ng kasikatan ng "AlDub" noong 2015.
Matatandaang tinaguriang "phenomenal love team" ang AlDub na isinilang sa segment na "KalyeSerye" ng Eat Bulaga, noong noontime show pa ito sa GMA Network, at halos magpataob sa katapat na show na "It's Showtime" ng ABS-CBN.
Sa podcast ng Dabarkads kamakailan, inamin ni Maine na nahulog ang loob niya kay Alden noon; bagay na ipinagtapat din niya sa binata.
Subalit hindi raw siya niligawan ni Alden kahit na sinabi niyang nahulog na siya sa kaniya.
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KAUGNAY NA BALITA: Maine Mendoza, totoong nainlab kay Alden Richards: 'Pero hindi siya nanligaw'
Naglabas pa nga ng isa pang pahayag si Maine sa pamamagitan ng kaniyang X post, nang makuyog siya ng bashers tungkol dito.
"Okay, so about the last podcast episode.. Una sa lahat, I didn’t think the part about my story with Alden would spark controversy, let alone be a big deal, considering that everyone had already moved on from Kalyeserye and AlDub. From the start, I hoped the clashes between fans on both sides would end, at least, even though the hate train aimed at me was nonstop then and apparently still remains so."
"The point of our podcast is to look back on Kalyeserye and to discuss and share behind-the-scenes stories—the untold ones—and that can include personal experiences, narratives, and sentiments. I believe it’s acceptable to reflect and openly discuss them for this podcast, especially now that it’s been a decade and all is well between the individuals involved, particularly me and Alden. There is no reason to exclude him from the story/our stories, despite his absence, because he was a big part of Kalyeserye—and it would have felt strange to leave him out. That said, there was no intention to provoke criticism or negativity towards him or anyone else. I was asked, I answered, and I shared a short anecdote."
Naniniwala umano si Maine na walang masama sa ginawa niya, dahil iyon naman daw talaga ang topic nila sa podcast, at ilang dekada na rin naman ang nakalipas.
"I believe it’s not a bad thing to share a personal story related to the question and topic, as long that it’s based on facts. There was no malice or ill intent behind my sharing that story about myself, him, and us. There are countless other stories I’ve kept to myself and chosen not to share. You know how podcasts work; they can be really personal, but ours didn’t even go that far. All stories shared were surface-level."
"But the biggest question will always be: why do we get criticized for saying our truth and the truth? And why is it when we do, some people resort to personal attacks meant to demean and harm? I get that we have supporters who aren’t really fans of the other, but why the hostility? Why pit a woman against a man, as if there’s a competition for who’s more 'successful'? Success, in this sense, is ridiculously measured and defined by career “achievements” as if our lives revolve solely around our jobs. In the grand scheme of things, what is really there to prove? All the hatred and comparisons—what for, really?"
"All is well among the dabarkads. We’ve all moved on, and the past remains there. We can revisit and reflect on the good and the bad with a peaceful heart. Ten years on, we are all living the lives we chose, and I hope we can keep moving forward without nurturing hate—because what’s the point? What do we gain from hostility? Again, in the grand scheme of things, what truly needs proving? Find your own answer. Let’s live for what makes us happy and make life less complicated and chaotic."
Kaya naman paalala ni Maine, "Life is short. When our time comes and memories flash before our eyes, don’t let yours be filled the moments you spewed negativity online. Don’t let it be your only contribution in this life. Ang dami pang pwedeng gawin sa buhay bukod sa pagiging tambay sa internet at pagiging hater. There’s another world of better things to do. Leave a better trace."
KAUGNAY NA BALITA: Maine Mendoza, may nilinaw tungkol sa na-ispluk tungkol kay Alden Richards
REAKSIYON NI ALDEN RICHARDS
Anyway, nagpa-interview naman si Alden sa media nang matanggap niya ang parangal na Best Single Performance by an Actor para sa isang episode ng "Magpakailanman," sa nakaraang 37th PMPC Star Awards For TV.
Dito nga ay natanong siya ng isang female showbiz news reporter kung anong masasabi niya sa pag-honor sa kaniya ni Maine sa pagsisimula ng AlDub.
"Sorry, I don’t wanna comment on that issue po. Sorry..." magalang na saad ni Alden.
Dahil dito, pogi points naman kay Alden ang magalang niyang pagtangging magbigay ng komento sa isyu.
