Ellen Adarna challenges claims that her ex-husband, Derek Ramsay, is a good provider, saying “stop being delusional" and to look at the numbers.
She also called out entertainment reporter Cristy Fermin for her “misleading and unfair” statements about the actor.
Ellen on Friday reposted a video showing herself, Derek, and their daughter, Lilian or Lili. A voice-over of Cristy could be heard saying that it was the actor and his mother who provided the four house helpers Ellen has, as well as the allowance for their daughter.
The actress set the record straight on the same post and said, "Credit should always be given where it is due.”
In a lengthy text, she also wrote:
“Last month, I told his [assistant], 'No sustento, no Lili. That's simple.' I am not demanding anything beyond what is fair—but I will not allow a father to live comfortably just cooling his balls while contributing little to nothing for his child—just because he gets to see her every day.”
Ellen added that Derek only provided a credit card with a PhP50,000 limit after she called him out to support their child. However, she revealed that it only covers 55.80 percent of Liana's total expenses.
She also clarified that neither Derek nor his mother paid for her yaya or house helpers. She stated that she paid for her staff, which included five nannies—two of whom are assigned to Liana. However, they only paid for one nanny for Liana.
“I paid for my own groceries. They did not provide a house for me—I did that myself. Let's not rewrite history. So please, let's stop being delusional and stop branding someone a 'good provider' when the numbers and reality say otherwise,” Ellen said.
The actress noted that a good provider gives willingly to their child and does not wait to be called out.
“He takes initiative. He doesn't rely on words, flexing, or public image,” Ellen stressed at the end of her post.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE RELATIONSHIP TIMELINE OF ELLEN AND DEREK IN THIS GALLERY:
Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna first sparked rumors when they were spotted together at a dinner party hosted by the former at his home.
The two were paired by their common friend Ruffa Gutierrez who called dibs at the possible pairing.
Ruffa then clarified that netizens must not take the pairing too seriously despite posting photos of the two staring intensely into each other's eyes.
In another Instagram Story post, Ruffa and Ellen further teased viewers after the latter jokingly revealed loving a certain “him.” Ruffa asked Ellen, “Do you love me?” The latter replied, “I love you, but I love...him.”
Ellen is also seen getting cozy with the actor's father, Derek Sr., during the intimate dinner party.
Following rumors, Ellen quickly denied the claims by saying that she is not attracted to Derek Ramsay. She said in a comment, “Actually, 'di man si Derek 'yung gusto ko.”
In a series of interviews with the press, Derek Ramsay clarified that he had invited John Estrada, Ellen Adarna, and the production staff of their upcoming show during the much-talked-about dinner. He said he never thought people would think there will be a brewing romance between him and Ellen after the photos circulated online.
Ellen Adarna and Derek Ramsay were then sighted together after photos of them eating out with some friends posted online.
Ellen even posted a photo of Derek showing off his talents.
On Valentine's Day, Ellen Adarna was once again spotted having dinner with Derek Ramsay and his family.
Joining Ellen is her son Elias Modesto, captured in one of Derek Ramsay's Instagram Story posts.
While the other photos showed the two having fun with friends, one of the images had Derek touching Ellen's back. What could be the real score between the two? Only time will tell.
On February 19, Kapuso hunk Derek Ramsay shared a selfie with Ellen Adarna and her son Elias Modesto while on a road trip vacation together in Lake Caliraya in Laguna.
During the said vacation, Ellen posted this selfie on her Instagram Stories that shows Derek hugging the actress from behind.
On February 21, Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna were spotted again together. This time, doing what they love the most: exercising.
A post made by Gerry Santos, username @mrfreezeice, seems to suggest that Derek and Ellen are officially together, although the two have remained mum about their relationship.
On February 24, the rumored couple posted their photos on their respective social media accounts turning netizens into a frenzy. Derek also turned his profile into a public account again as he posted a photo of himself and Ellen enjoying a day at the golf course.
And while many Derek-Ellen shippers have been praising the two who believe they are a great match, others don't seem happy with the pairing. There was even a point where the Kapuso actor was described as a “womanizer,” to whom he calmly replied, “I hope you find joy with the words you have expressed to me and Ellen.”
As they continue to bring an air of mystery as to the status of their relationship, Derek seems to be growing fond of his companionship with Ellen as he described the latter as his “crush” in her latest post.
On February 26, Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna confirmed that they are indeed a couple through an exclusive interview with PEP.ph.
In the interview, Derek said that there was an immediate spark between him and Ellen and that he's enjoying her company from the moment they met. “Like, walang dull moment,” he said. “Sa isang month, meron na kaming tawanan. Meron na kaming tampuhan… lahat meron na.”
Meanwhile, in another interview, Derek described Ellen as “the one” adding, “My heart tells me if I don't follow through with this one, I'll regret it. Everything in my heart is telling me that, she's the one. And my heart's telling me, I did not even listen to this anymore (points to his head).”
On March 30, 2021, after only months of dating, Kapuso actor Derek Ramsay proposed to Ellen Adarna with a beautiful pear-shaped diamond engagement ring that sat perfectly on the latter's ring finger.
The engagement was witnessed by both Derek and Ellen's family, including their sons Austin Ramsay and Elias Modesto, respectively.
Despite some backlash from netizens, they're a happy couple in love.
Derek and Ellen are blending their families into one.
Derek was moved to tears after his engagement because his son Austin started calling him "Dad," a big achievement after they've worked on strengthening their father-and-son relationship.
Elias, Ellen's son with former boyfriend John Lloyd Cruz, is becoming closer to Derek each day.
Ellen and Derek want a simple wedding in 2021.
Congratulations to this beautiful couple!
Derek and Ellen are really a perfect match. They always spend their time together to create memories.
The two flew to Peru to celebrate their first wedding anniversary.
What a sweet kiss!
Ellen and Derek are #CoupleGoals even with their matching outfits.
In October 2024, Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna welcomed their newest bundle of joy, baby Liana.
Derek Ramsay was definitely a girl's dad, always doting on his precious little princess, Liana.
Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna happily celebrated Liana's baptism with friends and family.
In September 2025, Derek Ramsay took to social media to address the rumors that his relationship with Ellen Adarna was on the rocks. The speculation was connected to Xian Gaza's posted blind item. “There's this issue with Mr. Xian Gaza. I'll just keep it very simple. There's no truth to anything that was said. That's it,” he said. At that time, Ellen also described the speculations as simply 'fake news.'
Rumors about Derek Ramsay and Ellen Adarna breaking up sparked once again as the Bubble Gang star removed the surname “Ramsay” from her Instagram profile.
The rumors intensified when Derek Ramsay was nowhere to be seen at their daughter Liana's birthday party.
The internet was in a buzz as Ellen Adarna posted a series of Instagram stories, claiming Derek Ramsay cheated on her. She posted alleged conversations between her husband and another girl and some details about their current relationship.
One of the things Ellen Adarna revealed was the reason for Derek Ramsay's absence in their baby's birthday party. According to her story, the father was invited yet chose not to come. “He had a choice. We all had a choice. No one put a gun on his head and told him not to go,” she said.
Ellen Adarna clarified "no one is battered" in their relationship. She also commented on Derek's behavior and the presence of a long-time side relationship. "During the relationship, in the beginning I was made to believe this side chick was just a friend. And then, yeah, that what I felt was not real and I was just acting jealous or crazy so when I found out about it three weeks ago, I felt validated, I felt 'Oh, my God, justice. Oh my God it's real. Oh my God, I was right all along.' All these years I felt I was gaslighted. So, yeah I was right. My intuition was right. You know what? The truth comes out in so many ways," she shared.
As of writing, Ellen Adarna confirms still living in their shared house since the property where she will be moving into is still under renovation.