Social media went into a frenzy Wednesday morning after Jam Villanueva, the former long-time girlfriend of actor Anthony Jennings, broke her silence on their highly publicized breakup. Villanueva shared a heartfelt and revealing Instagram story, mentioning betrayal and igniting a wave of speculation and backlash online.
Villanueva, who was in a relationship with Jennings for seven years, posted a lengthy explanation about her decision to address the issue publicly. She expressed frustration over rumors maligning her character, family, and intentions. “I can’t stay silent any longer… No one truly knows what happens behind closed doors, but I’ve learned the hard way that speaking up isn’t weakness—it’s strength,” she wrote.
The post was followed by what appeared to be screenshots of private conversations and photos allegedly involving Jennings and Racal. Some of the chat exchanges included affectionate messages like “I love you” and “I miss you,” and emojis were used to obscure the faces in certain photos.
Netizens were quick to notice that some of the conversations dated back to June, during which Racal was still publicly in a relationship with singer-songwriter Rico Blanco. Racal only announced her breakup with Blanco in July, fueling speculations of an overlap in relationships.
Fans and social media users swiftly condemned Jennings and Racal, who are set to star as an on-screen couple in Netflix’s upcoming action series “Incognito.” Accusations of infidelity and “stealing someone’s man” flooded their social media accounts, with many expressing disappointment and disgust.
Villanueva, however, clarified in her post that her decision to speak up was not driven by anger but by the need to reclaim her voice and protect herself and her loved ones. “When Maris came into the picture, I was genuinely happy for you both… But betrayal like this cuts deep,” she stated.
Neither Racal nor Jennings has issued a statement addressing the allegations. Meanwhile, Villanueva ended her post on a note of optimism, saying, “This is my truth, and sharing it is my way of moving forward—not with anger, but with strength, hope, and the belief that better days are ahead.”
