Ashley Ortega, harap-harapang biniro si DJ Jhai Ho tungkol sa unang blind item sa kanya

Published 20 Oct 2026 at 12:31 PM

by Rose Dabu

3 min read

Ashley Ortega laughingly told DJ Jhai Ho that he was behind the first blind item she experienced
During her guest appearance on KALURKS!, the actress recalled receiving messages asking whether the unnamed subject was her
She pointed directly at the host while sharing the story, turning his question into a playful exchange
A common friend also figured in the host’s recollection of how he learned that Ashley knew about the blind item

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Ashley Ortega had a candid answer when DJ Jhai Ho asked whether she had ever experienced being the subject of a blind item: he was the person behind her first one.

The actress shared the story during her October 18 appearance on KALURKS!, where she joined the program as a guest alongside her celebrity friend Roxie Smith. What began as a question from the host became a laughing exchange about their own connection to a past showbiz story.

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According to GMA Entertainment’s report on the episode, Ashley was laughing as she answered the question. She then directly identified the host as the person who had previously made a blind item about her.

“First time ko ma-blind item no'n. Noong una kasi, syempre, hindi ko naman alam 'yung mga chika. Hanggang sa ang dami nang nag-send sa akin. 'Ikaw ba 'to?'” she recalled.

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Her account explained how she became aware of the story. At first, she did not know about the chatter. That changed when people began sending it to her and asking whether she was the person being described.

For Ashley, recalling that experience also meant naming the person responsible while he was right there in front of her.

“Siya 'yung nag-blind item sa akin,” the actress said with a laugh as she pointed at DJ Jhai Ho.

The moment gave the host a chance to share his side of the encounter. He recalled a phone call from someone they both knew, who brought up Ashley during their conversation.

“Ang nakakatuwa, may common friend kami na talagang tumawag sa akin via phone, 'Mare, si Ashley.' Sabi ko, 'Hahaha, bakit?'” he shared.

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Their friend then explained why the actress had come up in the call.

“Kasama ko kasi siya,” the friend told him, according to the host.

That detail added another connection to their recollections. Ashley had learned about the blind item through messages sent to her, while DJ Jhai Ho remembered hearing from a mutual friend who was with her.

Throughout the quoted exchange, the actress discussed the experience with laughter. Her response was direct, but the account presented it as a light conversation between a guest and the host who had asked about her experience.

Ashley Ortega originally rose to fame as a beloved GMA Network child star. Over the years, she has successfully transformed into a sought-after leading lady. Ortega is widely celebrated not only for her exceptional ice skating talent but also for her powerful acting in hit television series such as Widows' Web.

Recently, Ashley Ortega spoke warmly about Carmina Villarroel as she shared her own experience with the family of her boyfriend, Mavy Legaspi. In the KALURKS interview clip shared on Instagram, the actress recalled how welcoming Carmina had been toward her. She also said she had never felt that the family was interfering in her relationship with Mavy.