Paolo Contis admits relationship with Yen Santos, denies her involvement in breakup with LJ Reyes

Paolo Contis has admitted he is currently in a relationship with Yen Santos.

In Monday's episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Paolo straight up admitted  that Yen is now his girlfriend.

He however denied that his "A Faraway Land" co-star was the reason for his breakup with LJ Reyes.

Paolo clarified there had already been misunderstandings between him and LJ, even before issues about him and Yen circulated online.

In fact, he also admitted it was his fault, not prioritizing LJ's mental health.

“Hindi ko inalala yung mental health ni LJ. Isa 'yun sa feeling ko na simula ng downfall namin, na hindi ko inisip 'yon,” he said.

"Kapag nahihirapan siya [LJ] during pandemic, ang utak ko, 'Ah four times a day tayo kung kumain, chill ka diyan’ which was one of my biggest mistakes,” he added.

In October 2021, LJ confirmed her separation from Paolo.

Shortly after, Paolo and Yen were rumored to be together after they were spotted in Baguio.

He cleared Yen of involvement in the split — said they were only friends — but admitted a third party was involved in the breakup.

Before admitting to his relationship with Yen, Paolo shared a date night photo with her after Yen won the best actress award for "A Faraway Land" at the Grand Urian Awards. 

In his two-part interview with Boy Abunda, Paolo said he wouldn't force people to be happy about his relationship with Yen.

"What you see is what you get," Paolo said.

"Sana lang isipin nila na kung ano lang yung nakikita nilang naka-post, 'yun na lang yung truth na alam nila," he added. — LA, GMA Integrated News