Maine Mendoza shares new photos on Instagram weeks after Arjo Atayde's alleged 'kickback' issue

• Maine Mendoza has shared new photos on her official Instagram page
• The post was made weeks after Arjo Atayde's viral alleged 'kickback' issue
• Previously, Arjo was tagged by the Discayas as one of the officials who benefited from the contractors
• However, the actor-politician has since denied all allegations, claiming he 'never dealt' with the Discayas

Maine Mendoza has shared a new post on her Instagram feed, sharing new photos from Sydney, Australia, weeks after her husband, Arjo Atayde, was embroiled in a viral political controversy.

On Wednesday, October 8, the actress and TV host posted a carousel of photos and clips to her main account, with a simple and upbeat caption: "Aussie Aussie Aussie." The post, which immediately garnered thousands of likes and comments, marks her first grid update since September 6, effectively ending a weeks-long hiatus from her main photo-sharing platform.

The new images showcase Maine's trip to Sydney, where she joined her co-hosts for the Eat Bulaga segment, 'Sugod Sydney, Mga Kapatid!' The special show was part of the 35th Grand Philippine Fiesta Kultura, which took place on October 5, 2025, at the Fairfield Showgrounds.

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The photos painted a picture of a successful and fun-filled working trip, featuring a stylish mirror selfie of Maine, a stunning shot of her posing in front of the iconic Sydney Opera House, a close-up of a vehicle sticker that read "EAT BULAGA_SYD," and a group selfie with her fellow Dabarkads.

Maine's social media comeback comes on the heels of the political firestorm that engulfed her husband, Arjo, in early September. The actor-politician was publicly implicated in the alleged corruption surrounding anomalous government flood control projects. The Discaya couple had tagged Arjo as one of the officials who supposedly benefited from the alleged kickback scheme.

Following the allegations, the actor-politician released a strong statement categorically denying any involvement, stressing that he "never dealt" with the contractors which made headlines.

Maine, a staunch defender of her husband, made headlines shortly after she publicly defended him on X (formerly Twitter). She declared her full support for him, stating her husband had "nothing to hide" regarding the matter and that he would not "cover for him" if it was true.

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Maine Mendoza is a Filipina actress, television host, and entrepreneur. She rose to fame in 2015 through the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga! by portraying the character 'Yaya Dub' in the popular segment 'Kalyeserye.' Her spontaneous Dubsmash videos and onscreen chemistry with Alden Richards, forming the love team known as AlDub, captivated millions of fans in the Philippines and around the world. Beyond her breakout role, Maine has since diversified her career and starred in several films and television shows. In 2023, she married Arjo Atayde, marking a new chapter in her personal life while continuing to maintain her showbiz career.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Maine Mendoza reflected on her 10-year journey as an 'Eat Bulaga' host. On her broadcast channel, Maine penned a heartfelt reflection about her career. According to Maine, ""Can you believe it's been a decade? Where did time go?" By the end of her post, Maine had nothing but love for everyone who supported her throughout the years.

Meanwhile, back in March, Maine Mendoza turned a year older and wiser. She treated her fans to an amazing post as she welcomes her birth month. On Instagram, Maine shared a carousel of photos of herself captured by Charisma Lico-Santos. In the pictures, the 'Eat Bulaga' host could be seen striking gorgeous poses while donning a simple yet chic ensemble for the said shoot.

Source: KAMI.com.gh