This year saw numerous high-profile celebrity breakups that left fans reeling, from unexpected separations to messy controversies. Here’s a look back at the most talked-about splits of 2024, starting with two of the most shocking.
- Maris Racal & Rico Blanco
In July, singer-actress Maris Racal confirmed her breakup with Rico Blanco, ending a relationship that had captivated fans since the couple went public in 2021. Though they dated for two years before announcing their romance, their split seemed amicable—until it wasn’t.
2. Anthony Jennings & Jam Villanueva
Just months after Maris and Rico’s breakup, Anthony Jennings, Maris’s onscreen partner, became controversial. In December, Anthony’s ex-girlfriend Jam Villanueva revealed private messages between Anthony and Maris as she announced her own split with Anthony.
Maris and Anthony addressed the situation through video statements, with Maris taking accountability and Anthony apologizing to both Maris and Jam.
3. Jericho Rosales & Kim Jones
Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones’ separation was revealed in January, though they had reportedly been apart since 2019. The former couple, who would have celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary this year, remain on good terms despite their split.
4. Bea Alonzo & Dominic Roque
In February, Bea Alonzo and Dominic Roque confirmed they had ended their relationship and called off their wedding plans. Four months later, Bea clarified that she had not initiated the breakup. The two began dating in 2021 and were engaged just months before their split.
5. Catriona Gray & Sam Milby
Also in February, Catriona Gray and Sam Milby’s talent agency announced the couple was facing “challenges” in their relationship. Their breakup came a year after their engagement and just months before their intended wedding date in 2024.
6. Sarah Lahbati & Richard Gutierrez
After months of speculation, Sarah Lahbati confirmed her separation from her husband, Richard Gutierrez, in March. The two are now co-parenting their sons, Zion and Kai. Sarah and Richard had been married since 2020.
7. Kyline Alcantara & Mavy Legaspi
In August, Kyline Alcantara confirmed her breakup with Mavy Legaspi during a Fast Talk with Boy Abunda episode. Fans had been speculating about their relationship since late 2023, when they stopped posting about each other on social media.
8. Sue Ramirez & Javi Benitez
After five years together, Sue Ramirez and Victorias City Mayor Javi Benitez ended their relationship in November. The breakup followed viral footage of Sue seemingly kissing fellow actor Dominic Roque, which Javi addressed in his statement confirming the split.
9. AiAi delas Alas & Gerald Sibayan
Also in November, AiAi delas Alas revealed her separation from her husband, Gerald Sibayan. The couple, married in 2017, had faced challenges, including unsuccessful attempts at in vitro fertilization. Their split marked the end of a decade-long relationship.
10. Paolo Contis & Yen Santos
Six months after breakup rumors began circulating, Paolo Contis confirmed his single status in November. Speculation started in May when Yen Santos deleted her birthday greeting for Paolo on Instagram. The couple’s relationship, confirmed in 2023, had faced public scrutiny.
As 2024 wraps up, these breakups serve as reminders that even the glitz and glamour of celebrity life cannot shield relationships from challenges.
