Charles Teves
Netizens believe that when it comes to love teams in the Philippines, Eat Bulaga’s Maine Mendoza has the right to speak against it.
This is especially since her pairing with Alden Richards dubbed the “AlDub Phenomenon,” was only limited to the TV screen.
It is worth noting that in 2015, AlDub almost wiped out all popular love teams in the Philippines as they were the only ones adored by people. This even caused a dip in the morale of their rival noontime show ‘It’s Showtime’ as admitted by “Unkabogable Phenomenal Star” Vice Ganda.
The seemingly “cult-like” behavior of some AlDub fans, particularly older ones, towards Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza has become an issue.
Despite repeatedly denying it, these fans still believe the two are married and have children.
Currently, Mendoza is engaged to Kapamilya actor-politician Arjo Atayde, while Richards remains single and keeps his love life private.
According to netizens, Maine has more rights to speak about the love team. However, she chose to remain silent and not comment on this phenomenon in Philippine showbiz
Many raised eyebrows over former Kapamilya star Liza Soberano’s statements about love teams. She said she wasn’t successful because of it.
Some argue that she would still be unknown without her popularity and LizQuen fans.
Netizens’ opinions about the issue can be read on the social media page “Kapamilya Online World.”
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The AlDub love team, consisting of Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, was a popular onscreen tandem in the Philippines.
Their onscreen chemistry became an instant hit with viewers, and their popularity exploded on social media, with the hashtag #AlDub dominating Twitter trends. Fans eagerly anticipated their every interaction and became emotionally invested in their love story.
