Paulo Avelino Reportedly Burning With Jealousy Over Kim Chiu’s New Leading Man—Insider Claims He Stormed Out of Set After Seeing Their Onscreen Chemistry, Sparks Fly Behind the Scenes!

MANILA, Philippines – The temperature just rose in Philippine showbiz, and it’s not because of a new teleserye—it’s Paulo Avelino’s rumored jealousy that has fans in a frenzy! Reports are swirling that the brooding heartthrob is “selos na selos” after seeing Kim Chiu—his recent leading lady and rumored real-life love interest—getting a little too cozy with her new leading man on the set of an upcoming primetime series.

According to a highly-placed insider on the set, Paulo was caught off guard when he visited Kim during one of her tapings and witnessed what he described as “intense chemistry” between her and her dashing co-star. What was supposed to be a quick, friendly visit allegedly turned into a dramatic walkout that left the production team stunned and gossip mills spinning.

“Napalakad palabas. Hindi na raw kinaya.”

The source revealed that Paulo arrived on set in good spirits but quickly changed his demeanor after watching a few takes.

“Paulo was smiling at first, but when he saw them rehearsing a romantic scene—halikan pa nga ata—he suddenly got quiet. After a while, he just left. Halatang affected,” the source said.

While the name of Kim’s new leading man has not been officially confirmed, netizens speculate it’s none other than Jericho Rosales, who is making a major teleserye comeback. The two have been spotted filming several intimate scenes together, and their chemistry has not gone unnoticed.

“Kilig overload!” say fans—But Paulo’s not laughing

Clips of behind-the-scenes moments between Kim and her new co-star have gone viral on social media, with fans calling their dynamic “fresh,” “steamy,” and “something we haven’t seen in years.” But not everyone is thrilled—especially Paulo’s loyal fanbase, who quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag #ProtectPaulo.

“Paulo deserves better. He really liked Kim!”
“If this is PR, it’s working, but I feel bad for Paulo.”
“Was this why he unfollowed her on IG last week?”

Yes, eagle-eyed fans noticed that Paulo Avelino recently unfollowed Kim Chiu on Instagram—a move that has only fueled breakup rumors between the two stars, who were last seen publicly together during the promo tour of Linlang, where their undeniable chemistry reignited fan hopes for a real-life romance.

Kim’s Reaction? “Wala lang.”

During a recent press conference, Kim Chiu was asked point-blank if Paulo was bothered by her closeness with her new leading man. Her response was short but telling:

“Naku, wala lang ‘yon. Trabaho lang lahat ‘to. We’re professionals,” she said with a polite smile.

But fans weren’t convinced. Her eyes, they say, told a different story—one of tension and quiet discomfort.

“She was trying to downplay it, but kita sa mata niya. May something,” a blogger posted after attending the presser.

Paulo Breaks His Silence?

So far, Paulo Avelino has not made any direct public statement about the alleged jealousy or walkout, but he did post a cryptic tweet the day after the taping incident:

“Sometimes silence speaks louder than words.”

The tweet sent fans and gossip columns into overdrive, interpreting it as a subtle jab at the unfolding situation. Is Paulo heartbroken? Is he drawing a line? Or is it all part of a bigger publicity stunt?

Is This the End of #KimPau?

After winning fans over with their sizzling chemistry in Linlang, Kim and Paulo were hailed as the next power tandem of Philippine drama. But now, with rumors of jealousy, tension, and social media distancing, fans are left wondering if the dream pairing is over before it even fully began.

“They looked so good together. Why does it always have to end in selos and drama?” one fan lamented.

Still, some are holding out hope that this is just a bump in the road.

“If Paulo really likes her, he should fight for her. Hindi ‘yung walkout-walkout!” another said.

What’s Next?

With Kim Chiu’s new show set to premiere next month and Paulo reportedly taking on a new international project, the two stars appear to be heading down separate paths—both professionally and possibly personally.

But in true teleserye fashion, anything can still happen.

Will Paulo swallow his pride and win Kim back?
Or will a new love team be born before our very eyes?

One thing’s for sure: the drama behind the cameras is just as intense as the one onscreen.

Stay tuned, because this real-life love triangle might just be the biggest plot twist of 2025!