Alex Calleja shares joke connecting flood control issue with Julia and Gerald breakup

• Comedian Alex Calleja shared a witty joke about Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto’s breakup
• It can be recalled that Star Magic confirmed on September 18 that the celebrity couple had split
• Calleja’s joke on Facebook quickly went viral, gaining thousands of reactions and shares
• The Senate and House continue investigations into anomalous flood control projects

Comedian Alex Calleja made a funny remark after news broke that Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto had separated.

On Thursday, September 18, Star Magic confirmed the breakup of its artists through an official statement posted on the ABS-CBN talent arm’s social media page.

Calleja then posted on Facebook saying, "Sabi na wala munang maghihiwalay dahil matatabunan ang issue sa flood control! Tigas ng ulo n’yo Julia at Gerald!"

The post quickly spread online. It gained over 36,000 reactions, 357 comments, and 1.7k shares as of writing.

Meanwhile, both the Senate and the House are still investigating the controversial flood control projects.

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On the same day, the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee held its fourth hearing on the matter.

Calleja’s lighthearted take on a sensitive topic caught the attention of netizens. Many found it a humorous way to link two trending issues—celebrity breakup and political controversy.

Star Magic, however, did not give details about the reason for Gerald and Julia’s split.

The two had been together for several years and were one of the most talked-about couples in local showbiz.

For now, Calleja’s viral post continues to circulate, adding a dose of humor to an otherwise serious news cycle.

Check out the Facebook post below:

Julia Barretto is a well-known Filipina actress who belongs to the prominent Barretto showbiz family. She is the daughter of celebrities, Marjorie Barretto and Dennis Padilla, and the niece of famous actresses Claudine and Gretchen Barretto. In her career, she gained recognition through teleseryes such as Mirabella and Ngayon at Kailanman, as well as films like Love You to the Stars and Back and Between Maybes. Beyond her showbiz career, Julia has also been a frequent topic of discussion because of her personal life and relationships that are constantly under public scrutiny. Despite this, she has proven her ability to endure in the industry through her talent. Julia used to be in a relationship with actor and former love team partner Joshua Garcia. She then got into a relationship with Gerald Anderson, who used to be the boyfriend of actress Bea Alonzo.

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In a previous report by KAMI, Xian Gaza reacted online to the breakup of Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto, which was confirmed by their talent agencies. He shared screenshots of the confirmation and reminded followers of his past posts predicting the split. Julia sparked rumors earlier when she deleted most of her photos with Gerald on Instagram. Star Magic confirmed that Gerald and Julia mutually decided to end their relationship and asked the public to respect their decision.

Additionally, Star Magic confirmed on Thursday, September 18, that Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto have decided to part ways, according to the official statement released on the ABS-CBN talent arm’s social media page. Following the announcement, Claudine Barretto immediately reacted and showed support for her niece Julia through a Facebook post that read, “Mama is here Juls,” along with a broken heart emoji. The official statement from Star Magic did not mention the reason for their breakup, but even before the confirmation, reports had already circulated claiming that Gerald was still pursuing Julia even though the actress no longer seemed interested. Claudine’s simple yet emotional message drew attention from netizens, showing her closeness to Julia and her strong support during this difficult time in her personal life.

Source: KAMI.com.gh