The recent confirmation of the breakup between Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla has stirred discussions online, with netizens asserting that veteran entertainment journalists Ogie Diaz and Cristy Fermin have been vindicated in light of the revelations.
Ogie and Cristy were the initial sources to report the split, leading to a reassessment of their credibility among the public.
Vindicated si Ogie Diaz at Cristy Fermin. Confirmed break na si DJ saka si Kathryn. No more Kathniel
— RD (@boemshi) November 30, 2023
The emerging narrative suggests a clear vindication for both Ogie and Cristy, who were previously targeted with accusations of spreading rumors and labeled as purveyors of fake news.
In November, Ogie’s report on the speculated separation of Kathryn and Daniel garnered significant attention, sparking a backlash from dedicated KathNiel fans who vehemently opposed the claims.
Ogie responded to the criticisms on X (formerly Twitter), expressing amusement at the situation.
He humorously commented, “May naibalita lang kami na sinabi naman namin na di pa confirmed at sana di totoo, fake news peddler na raw kami. So pag tama ba kami, sasabitan nyo kami ng medalya? Naaaliw na lang ako sa inyo, hehehe. Sana, masarap ulam nyo choday. Salamat sa mga nagpapa-trending. Ang importante, napasaya ko kayo,” highlighting the unpredictable nature of public reactions.
Cristy Fermin also confirmed the breakup on her YouTube show, where she challenged Karla Estrada, Daniel Padilla’s mother, to a face-to-face discussion on the issue.
Despite initial denials from some parties, Kathryn and Daniel issued separate statements on November 30, officially confirming the end of their 11-year relationship.