A decade after the phenomenal rise of the AlDub loveteam, the names of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza are once again making headlines—not for a new project, but because of Maine’s revelation.
In a recent YouTube interview, Maine openly admitted that she “fell in love” with Alden during the height of the Kalyeserye phenom. She even confessed that she told Alden about her feelings back then, only to receive a cryptic reply: “I can’t tell you because it will ruin the magic.”
This stands in contrast with Alden’s statement on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” back in 2023, where he admitted he also had feelings for Maine—yet offered no further details.
Naturally, fans expected Alden to finally clarify matters when he was asked again at the 37th Star Awards for Television just days ago. But his response was short and careful: “I don’t wanna comment on that issue, sorry. Respect na lang.”
That very silence has now become the issue.
Why, after all these years, does Alden remain evasive? If he truly had feelings for Maine, why the reluctance to acknowledge them with more clarity? In the world of showbiz, silence is not always synonymous with respect; often, it leaves more room for speculation and doubt.
Maine, on the other hand, has chosen courage. By sharing her truth, she not only found her own closure but also gave millions of AlDub fans a glimpse of what really happened behind the scenes.
Alden, meanwhile, continues to guard that mystery, perhaps believing it’s better left unsaid.
But in today’s age of transparency and social media, maybe it’s time for Alden Richards to finally speak with honesty and finality. Because sometimes, beyond “magic,” what matters most is the truth.
