Friendly Hug at New Year Party Sparks Reactions for Jak Roberto
JAK ROBERTO – A post showing the actor being hugged by a male foreigner has elicited mixed reactions from netizens.
After Barbie Forteza, Jak Roberto’s ex-girlfriend, announced their breakup, screenshots from Jak’s Instagram post started circulating. The post showed Jak celebrating the countdown to 2025 at a concert party hosted by Gary Valenciano, his son Gab Valenciano, and the girl group BINI. In the video, Jak was seen receiving a warm hug from a foreigner, which quickly sparked speculation among netizens. Some screenshots of the hug went viral on social media, leading people to question its meaning.
One social media page, “Siargao Secret,” shared the screenshot with a caption asking, “WHAT IF???” and insinuated that the foreigner might be Jak’s new romantic interest, pointing out that the person had a girlfriend. The photo led to various reactions, with some netizens defending Jak, saying it was just a friendly hug, while others suggested that Jak might be involved with the foreigner in a more intimate way.
Upon watching the full video, it became clear that the foreigner had kissed a woman on the lips before hugging Jak. This suggests that the foreigner was likely with his girlfriend, and there was no romantic connection between him and Jak—just a friendly embrace as part of the New Year’s celebration.
Jak appeared to be enjoying the party, with his friend Gab Valenciano by his side. Despite the speculations surrounding his breakup with Barbie, Jak has not yet commented on the situation or addressed the rumors. It would be helpful if he could clarify the circumstances behind the end of their seven-year relationship and the ongoing speculations.
To recall, it was just recently when Barbie Forteza announced the end of her seven-year relationship with Jak Roberto. Amid their breakup, her mom and sister posted cryptic messages on social media.