A past video of actor Anthony Jennings vowing to “never again cheat” has gone viral on social media, following the public revelation of his alleged intimate conversations with his onscreen partner Maris Racal, while still in a relationship with his former girlfriend, Jamela Villanueva.
The Video That Sparked Reactions
The resurfaced clip is from a September 2022 episode of the “Boys After Dark” podcast, featuring Jennings and other ABS-CBN Rise Artists Studio talents. In the video, Jennings holds a placard with the hashtag #NeverAgain, declaring his commitment to change.
“Hindi na ako magche-cheat, ‘yun. [Nagbago] na tayo eh. Nagbago na eh. Never ko nang uulitin ‘to. Character development,” Jennings said. (I’m not going to cheat again. We’ve changed since then. I’ve changed. I’m not going to do that again.)
Although Jennings did not specify when the cheating incident occurred, the clip gained traction after being reposted on TikTok by @memeldific, amassing over 250,000 views and sparking heated discussions.
Social Media Fallout
Netizens criticized Jennings in light of his recent scandal involving Racal and Villanueva. Screenshots shared by Villanueva revealed Jennings promised fidelity but later dismissed his interactions with Racal as “method acting.”
Apologies and Reactions
- Maris Racal apologized publicly, admitting her mistake and stating she was misled into believing Jennings was single at the start of their pairing.
- Jennings also issued an apology to both Racal and Villanueva. He and Villanueva, who had been together for nearly seven years, confirmed their breakup in November 2024.
Public Backlash
The resurfaced video has intensified scrutiny of Jennings’ actions, with many questioning the sincerity of his past declarations about personal growth.
As the controversy continues to unfold, fans and critics alike are divided on their perception of the actor’s behavior and accountability.