Beloved celebrity couple Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, affectionately known as KathNiel, have officially confirmed their breakup after more than a decade together.
The announcement came via heartfelt Instagram posts from both Kathryn and Daniel on November 30, putting an end to swirling rumors about the couple’s relationship struggles in recent months. Fans had been eagerly awaiting clarification on the status of the iconic pair, who grew to fame together and captured the hearts of many.
“Chapter closed. I hope this finally helps all of us move forward. I won’t be entertaining questions regarding this anymore. Thank you for understanding.” wrote her.
Kathryn took to Instagram to share the news with fans, stating, “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. We were genuinely in love. We grew up together, dreamed together, and saw many of those dreams become a reality—still together.”
Following suit, Daniel also confirmed the split and echoed Kathryn’s sentiments about the authenticity of their relationship. “Sa mundo, buhay at sa limitadong oras na tayo ay nandito, isang malaking biyaya ang pagmamahal,” expressed 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.”
The announcement has triggered an outpouring of emotions from fans on social media, with many expressing heartbreak and sadness over the end of an era. Some fans even humorously called for a day of mourning and the suspension of work or school to process the news properly.
As the news continues to reverberate across the internet, fans are grappling with the reality of KathNiel parting ways, leaving behind a legacy of on-screen chemistry and a genuine connection that had endeared them to fans nationwide.