'My KathNiel heart': Fans heartbroken over Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla split
MANILA, Philippines — The Internet has exploded with fans bawling over the recent split of longtime partners Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, avidly called KathNiel.
Kathryn confirmed last November 30 on Instagram that she and Daniel had indeed broken up after more than a decade together, proving true rumors the celebrity couples had indeed drifted apart in the past few months.
"What Deej and I had was real. It was never for show. We were together not because of the cameras, not because of the fans, not because of the money that comes with a successful love team," said Kathryn. "We were genuinely in love. We grew up together, dreamed together, and saw many of those dreams become a reality-still together."
Soon after Kathryn's Instagram post, Daniel too posted confirmation of his split with Kathryn, reiterating her words that they had a genuine relationship stemming from love.
"Sa mundo, buhay at sa limitadong oras na tayo ay nandito, isang malaking biyaya ang pagmamahal," wrote Daniel. "Ang mahalin ka. At mahalin mo. Ang mga alaala natin ay laging kong baon sa aking puso at magiging liwanag sa mga madidilim kong araw."
Both actors also acknowledged that their fans may feel hurt by their announcement; indeed the Internet exploded with reactions over the end of KathNiel.
Numerous said they were heartbroken by the split, other humorously calling for a day of mourning and the suspension of work or school to properly process the news.
"Not to be sentimental (I always am) but damn. KathNiel breaking up marks the end of childhood for so many of us," said one user on X, formerly Twitter.
not to be sentimental (I always am) but damn. kathniel breaking up marks the end of childhood for so many of us
— jusdani (@leanbeefmami) November 30, 2023
Another X user pointed out Kathryn and Daniel starred in the music video for Ben&Ben's "Sa Susunod Na Habang Buhay" which tackles the deterioration of a couple's relationship.
Even comedian Vice Ganda showered some support by posting, "God bless the broken hearts" and later adding the hashtag "KathNiel."
God bless the broken hearts. #kathniel
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) November 30, 2023
Here are some other reactions to Kathryn and Daniel calling it quits:
these kathniel stans are probably hurting 100x more than any of us right now. my kathniel heart is shakinggg pic.twitter.com/mXsHalqNua
— Yuan (@yuangonzalex) November 30, 2023
national mourning period 4 kathniel pic.twitter.com/0bVUlPdHoS
— rocio (? ???????) (@rocioisonline) November 30, 2023
The visuals and the song hurts more now than ever ???? Ben & Ben's "Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay". Moving forward with hope and love.
— : (@iamrenzdmg) November 30, 2023
CHAPTER CLOSED.
????Screenshots from Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay Music Video
#KathrynBernardo #KathNiel pic.twitter.com/3lUJqb0wXc
CLONE LANG NI KATHRYN ANG NAGPOST SA INSTAGRAM. NANINIWALA AKO NA SI KATHRYN AT DANIEL PA RIN DAHIL MAY ANAK NA SILA pic.twitter.com/vGYeuK2tZu
— lem (@___ratikyle) November 30, 2023
“chapter closed. I hope this finally helps all of us move forward.” — kathryn bernardo
— your thoughts (@ohthoughtsquote) November 30, 2023
"ikaw at ako" — daniel padilla
thankyou for 11 years my parents:((( pic.twitter.com/R6DHVZsNFF
Let fans grieve, feel sad, be emotional etc. Give them the time to process. And of course, to both Kathryn and Daniel too. Certain wasn't for lack of trying.
— Nicol (@nikowl) November 30, 2023
No matter how much you prepare for it, sobrang sakit. Hugs to all of us KNs and to Kathryn and Daniel. ????
— My_maruchan ???? (@my_maruchan) November 30, 2023
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