Rico Blanco has chosen to remain quiet about the alleged intimate conversations between his ex-girlfriend Maris Racal and actor Anthony Jennings. The scandal surfaced when Jennings’ long-time girlfriend, Jamela Villanueva, exposed the exchanges on Instagram, accusing the two of having an affair.
Blanco Focuses on Music
While the controversy swirled, Blanco shared highlights from his recent performances in Alaminos, Cainta, Bulacan, and Manila on his Instagram account. “Some snaps from the last 10 days. Thank you Alaminos, Cainta, Bulacan, Manila. Up next @howlersmanila. See you on Saturday,” he wrote.
Fans flooded the comments section with supportive messages, with some suggesting he was “saved from the wrong person,” hinting at Racal. Blanco has limited access to his comments section as of press time.
Racal on the Breakup
Racal confirmed her split with Blanco during a Star Magic press conference in July 2024. She denied any involvement of a third party, stating, “Anthony is out of the picture. It’s just me and Rico.” She also admitted struggling emotionally after their breakup, adding, “It’s hard to pretend. It’s hard to construct a sentence even if you know to yourself that you’re truly not okay.”
The couple had been together for five years, making their relationship public in June 2021.
Context of the Scandal
Jennings and Villanueva, who had been in a seven-year relationship, recently broke up. The timeline of their split remains unclear, but Villanueva’s allegations have put Racal and Jennings at the center of public scrutiny.