Netizens were abuzz after Mark Herras made a surprise appearance at musical artist Jojo Mendrez’s recent media event – shortly after the latter dismissed romantic rumors between them.
The two have been the subject of online speculation over the past weeks after photos of them together at a casino went viral on social media.
Adding to the intrigue, ABS-CBN News captured Mark’s surprise appearance during Mendrez’s signing with Star Music.
After Jojo performed his latest track following the press conference, Mark suddenly appeared, approached the singer, and gave him a “beso” on the cheeks along with a bouquet of flowers.
On the same event, Mendrez was previously asked about malicious rumors linking him to the Starstruck alum.
“No comment. Pasensya na. ‘Yan nga ‘yung pinagdadaanan ko ngayon eh. ‘Yung video na lumabas na ‘yan, napaka-malicious. Kaya nga sabi ng management huwag ko na sagutin, kasi kahit sabihin ko na hindi, sasabihin ng tao ay oo. Kung sasabihin ko naman ay oo, sasabihin naman ng tao ay hindi. So saan ako lalagay?” the musician said.
Jojo further elaborated on how the issue has affected his family and inner circle, especially with the backlash he has been receiving online.
Mendrez also addressed speculation that Herras appeared in the music video for his single “Somewhere in My Past”, clarifying that the actor was not part of it and had no cameo role, as reported by the Kapamilya news outlet.
As members of the press rushed to get Jojo’s reaction, the event hosts announced that the singer had to excuse himself as he was “not feeling well”.
This comes after Herras made headlines over a viral video of him performing at an entertainment bar and addressed criticisms saying he had no regrets about the act as it was simply part of his job.
On the other hand, Mark and his wife, Nicole Donesa, recently revealed that they are expecting a baby girl as their second child. The couple previously welcomed their firstborn, Corky, in January 2021 and later tied the knot in September of the same year.
