Miss Universe Philippines 2021 Beatrice Luigi Gomez has finally broken her silence and addressed “cheating” speculations following her breakup with ex-girlfriend Kate Jagdon.
The Cebuana beauty queen, for the first time, addressed speculations regarding her past failed relationship, for her “own peace of mind and nothing else”.
In a lengthy statement released via her Instagram stories on Wednesday, Beatrice revealed that despite the accusations thrown at her amid their breakup last year, she chose to keep mum about the matter to focus on her Miss Universe stint.
“I already decided to stay quiet after people accused me of so many things. I chose to compartmentalize my own personal baggages and set it aside to focus on representing Cebu City for MUPH and after that focused all my energy in training and working hard for the Miss Universe competition.
“Aside from the pressure of representing the country I had to suffer being scrutinized by people who didn’t know my side of the story,” said Beatrice.
Following cheating and third party speculations against Bea, Kate announced through an instagram story last November that they have already ended their six-year relationship.
In her statement, Bea continued, “It didn’t bother me that people were spreading rumors.”
“What made me finally say enough is enough is the continuous harassment towards me and my loved ones,” she said.
Beatrice noted how trolls would flock to her social media accounts and leave comments “about my personal life as if they knew who I am and even up to this day they would continue to disrespect me on a platform that I use positively for my causes”.
“Fake news from social media corrupted so many minds. It affected even the things I advocate for, the very people who I’ve been rallying for way before Bb. Cebu and MUPH tried to cancel me and told me that I only used being an LGBT member for the clout. Clout chasing is staying in a toxic relationship just to keep you people entertained,” she continued.
Bea furthered that the online harassment has taken on her mental health and affected her as well as her loved ones.
“It was affecting my family and friends and yet I continued to keep quiet. I didn’t want anyone to get hurt by telling it all.”
Beatrice also recalled getting hate messages from Kate’s followers, friends and family until the night before the Miss Universe finals, where they allegedly wished that she would lose in the pageant “because I made her life miserable when I decided to break up with her.”
“I can only endure so much for too long. It is hard to advocate for mental health when I myself struggled through pressure, anxiety, and even depression,” said Beatrice.
Beatrice went on to reveal the events that transpired leading up to their breakup.
“When I was on my way to the MUPH competition, after a series of confrontations I learned that she had already been entertaining a person named ‘Adam’ for over a year during our relationship, she’s made out with someone, made a move on other girls, and have been going out more often than usual that there were even times she wouldn’t come home for days. I wouldn’t know where she was or who she was with,” said Bea.
“I didn’t recognize her anymore and things began to change. People warned me about what she’s been doing and yet I continued to defend her and even tried my best to make it work.”
During her stay in Manila, Bea said she video-called Kate “as much as possible”, “but long distance made it hard for us”.
“There were days that instead of talking about how our days went she’d be in a party or playing her video games. I wasn’t perfect either. I focused too much on trying to grow without realizing that I’ve been taking her for granted,” related Bea.
“All along she had been the victim of this break up because she chose to. She didn’t have to explain herself because I was already being antagonized and everyone’s sympathy was with her,” she added.
Bea also shared the struggles she had living alone in a new city as well as “getting to know people who I can trust and depend on,” naming those who gave her support during the trying times.
“I gained strength, courage, and confidence to get used to a life without her. People like Sven Chua, Edward Castro, Dom Moreno, Maui Potente, Oyelle de Leon, and John Odin, were few of the people who were constantly present when I needed someone to keep me going during my MUPH stint.
“That kind of support grew when I won and was about to compete for MU. People who said they’d be here to support me when I needed them only wanted to be present when I already won.
Nevertheless, Bea wished happiness and the best for them both.
“I can only hope for the best for both of us. I did love her. I don’t regret anything in the six years that we’ve been together. I loved her until the last day I was with her.
“We both deserve to be happy… genuinely happy.
Bea’s statement came day after she seemingly went Instagram official with disc jockey John Odin, posting photos from thei Valentine’s Day celebration at a hotel in BGC, Taguig.
