Kathryn Bernardo recently addressed the buzz around her night jog with Jericho Rosales, clarifying that the viral photos captured a simple workout session and nothing more. In an interview with MJ Felipe for TV Patrol, the Kapamilya star shed light on the context behind the snapshots that set social media abuzz.
Bernardo explained that it was her long-time friend, John Manalo, who extended the invitation for the nocturnal exercise. Manalo, Bernardo’s friend since their ‘Goin’ Bulilit’ days, suggested she join him and his uncle, Jericho Rosales, for a jog instead of working out alone. She recounted, “It was around 11, quite late, but we were just having fun and working out. That’s all there was to it.”
Despite the innocuous nature of the jog, the photos sparked waves of speculation, fanning rumors about potential romantic links and professional collaborations between Bernardo and Rosales. This isn’t the first time the two have been seen together, often in the company of friends, sparking curiosity among fans and followers.
Jericho Rosales has been open about his admiration for Bernardo, even expressing his desire to collaborate professionally with the actress known as Asia’s box-office superstar. Bernardo, reciprocating the sentiment, lauded Rosales for his kindness and expressed her openness to future projects together.
Both Bernardo and Rosales have recently ended long-term relationships, with Bernardo parting ways with Daniel Padilla and Rosales separating from Kim Jones. As Bernardo embarks on a new chapter, having renewed her contract with ABS-CBN, she embraces the empowering journey of navigating life independently.
Bernardo also revealed her eagerness to explore new collaborations, listing Vilma Santos, Piolo Pascual, and Rosales as the top three people she’s looking forward to working with. She emphasized her readiness to partner with diverse talents, keen on learning and growing through her craft.