Jameson Blake breaks his silence on viral holding hands pic with Barbie Forteza

• Jameson Blake clarified with Ogie Diaz that he and Barbie Forteza are not together after a photo of them holding hands at a fun run went viral

• He explained that he was simply assisting Barbie through a crowd while fans were taking pictures with her

• Jameson said the gesture was just “crowd control” and meant to ensure her safety

• The clarification follows Barbie’s breakup with Jak Roberto, which she described as smooth and healthy

Actor Jameson Blake has addressed the viral photo of him and actress Barbie Forteza holding hands during a recent fun run event, which sparked speculation among fans and netizens. The image, taken by a fan, quickly circulated online and led many to wonder if something romantic was brewing between the two stars.

In a statement shared on the vlog of entertainment columnist Ogie Diaz, Jameson set the record straight.

“Honestly, we are not together,” Jameson said. “The reason why nahuli kami holding hands kasi andaming tao nung nagpa-picture sa kaniya. I was just assisting her palabas. Gets ko naman people will think different. Kumbaga, crowd control ako that time. Inaalalayan ko lang si Barbie.”

Jameson emphasized that the gesture was simply an act of courtesy to ensure Barbie’s safety amid the crowd. Netizens praised Jameson for being such a gentleman to Barbie amid the chaos of interacting with fans in a public space.

The clarification comes just months after Barbie confirmed that she and longtime boyfriend Jak Roberto had ended their seven-year relationship. Barbie shared in an interview with Toni Gonzaga on Toni Talks that the breakup was smooth and not as painful as many assumed, adding that it was a healthy relationship that simply ran its course.

Barbie and Jameson are also set to appear in a project together. You can watch the whole interview in the video below:

Barbie Forteza is a Filipina actress, singer, host, and YouTuber who rose to prominence after portraying Young Jodi in GMA Network's 2009 adaptation of Stairway to Heaven. She later headlined several successful prime-time series including The Half Sisters, Meant to Be, Maria Clara at Ibarra, and Pulang Araw. Dubbed the 'Kapuso Primetime Princess,' she has won numerous local awards, including FAMAS and Gawad Urian, which has solidified her role in the industry.

As previously reported by KAMI, Barbie Forteza is solidifying her status as a reigning force in Philippine primetime television, marked by a succession of high-profile projects in 2025. For her role in "Beauty Empire," the Kapuso actress underwent a bold and significant physical transformation, including a new short haircut, which she described as a form of "self-discovery."

Meanwhile, Barbie Forteza took to social media to wish David Licauco a happy birthday. The actor dubbed 'Pambansang Ginoo' by netizens on social media has marked his 31st birthday on Sunday, June 15. On her official page on X, Barbie penned a short yet heartfelt message to David that has since gone viral. David later posted an affectionate response to the Kapuso Primetime Princess.

Source: KAMI.com.gh