In yet another twist in the world of Philippine showbiz, Rustom Padilla — now known as Bb. Gandanghari — has once again grabbed the spotlight after making a cryptic revelation involving actress Carmina Villarroel and her children.

During a live TikTok session with fans, Rustom — who has been living in the U.S. for years and often uses social media to reflect on past experiences in showbiz — made a comment that left viewers stunned and curious.

😳 The Viral Statement

What exactly did Rustom say?

While responding to a fan question about past co-stars and showbiz friendships, Rustom suddenly mentioned:

“There are stories I’ve never told. One in particular involves someone very dear to me… someone who is now a mother. Let’s just say, not everything the public believes about that child is true.”

Fans instantly flooded the comments:

“Is this about Carmina?”
“Are you saying what I think you’re saying?”
“Are you referring to Mavy or Cassy?”

Rustom didn’t confirm any names outright, but the timing and previous connections led many to believe the statement was referencing Carmina Villarroel, his ex-girlfriend from the early ‘90s.

💔 A Brief Look Back: Carmina and Rustom’s Past

Carmina Villarroel and Rustom Padilla once dated during the peak of their careers in the ‘90s. They were seen as one of the most beautiful young couples in showbiz. Their relationship, however, ended quietly and without public scandal.

Rustom eventually came out as gay in 2006, later transitioning into Bb. Gandanghari, and moved to the United States to pursue a new life.

Since then, the two have never publicly spoken about each other, although there has been mutual respect in interviews.

Which is why this sudden “revelation” has fans digging deep.

🧩 “Not Everything About That Child Is What It Seems”

Naturally, attention turned toward Carmina’s twins, Mavy and Cassy, who were born in 2001. In a 2012 televised wedding special, Carmina and Zoren shared details about their love story, explaining that they had their twins before officially getting married.

This timeline has long been public knowledge, but Rustom’s vague comments have caused a storm of speculation, confusion, and heated debates online.

Some netizens even revisited old interviews, hunting for possible “clues” about family history and friendships between the Padilla and Villarroel clans.

🧠 Analysts Weigh In: “It Might Be Misunderstood”

Entertainment writers and celebrity analysts have offered calmer takes:

“It’s likely that Rustom was referring to a past secret that was misunderstood, not necessarily about paternity,” said veteran columnist Lolit Solis.

“Rustom is emotional and reflective. Let’s not twist his words into scandal.”

Still, fans continue to speculate, with some interpreting his words as suggesting involvement or knowledge of the twins’ conception or early years, especially given his past closeness to Carmina.

🤐 Carmina and Zoren Remain Silent

As of this writing, neither Carmina nor her husband Zoren Legaspi has issued a statement. Both have continued with their regular schedules, with Zoren spotted at a recent endorsement shoot and Carmina posting her usual cheerful content on Instagram.

Their twins, Mavy and Cassy, have also not addressed the buzz directly, though Mavy posted a cryptic tweet saying:

“People will always assume. Let them.”

This has only fueled more speculation.

💬 Netizen Reactions: Mixed and Emotional

Social media exploded following Rustom’s statement:

“This better not be what I think it is.”
“I hope Rustom clears this up — it’s dangerous to drop lines like that without context.”
“I love Carmina, but I also know Rustom doesn’t just talk nonsense. There’s always depth.”
“Respect to Zoren for staying quiet. He’s the real rock of that family.”

👏 Bb. Gandanghari Responds (Sort Of)

A few days after the video went viral, Bb. Gandanghari addressed the online buzz in another livestream:

“I said what I said. It’s not about hurting anyone. It’s about telling my truth. And sometimes, the truth doesn’t always look the way people expect it to.”

She added:

“I will not name names. But I know my experience. And I will speak when I’m ready — or maybe I just did.”

🧭 What’s Next?

Will Carmina finally speak out? Will Zoren defend his family publicly? Or will this become just another mysterious chapter in the complicated histories of Philippine celebrities?

One thing is clear: when Rustom/Bb. Gandanghari speaks, the industry listens — and the public speculates.