Netizens have unearthed Barbie Imperial’s old comment congratulating Sarah Lahbati on her wedding to then-partner Richard Gutierrez, whom Barbie is currently romantically linked with.
An interaction on Lahbati’s 2020 Instagram post of her civil wedding with Gutierrez is gaining traction online after eagle-eyed netizens spotted Barbie’s name among well-wishers in the comments section.
The post, dated March 14, 2020, included photos of the ex-couple’s private wedding ceremony which was attended by their respective families amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The photos were accompanied by Sarah’s heartfelt post conveying her love and gratitude as they officially tied three years after their engagement.
The comments section was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities including Coleen Garcia, Moira Dela Torre, Carla Abellana, Dingdong Dantes, Camille Pratts, and Angel Locsin.
However, what caught netizens’ attention was Barbie’s comment which read, “Omg!!! Congrats ate Sarah! Best wishes”
Sarah even replied, writing, “Thank you, Barbie”
This sparked ongoing intrigue between the rumored couple after being seen together on multiple occasions.
Prior to their separation, Richard was previously spotted with Barbie at a gastropub in Alabang amid speculations about his marital problems with Sarah.
The celebrity couple confirmed their split a few months later. They parent two sons together, Zion and Kai.
Recently, Richard and Barbie were spotted together once again in South Korea where they were photographed by a Filipino tourist.
