Alden Richards and family get some downtime in London

Alden Richards and his family finally got some much-needed downtime during their trip to London!

In Aubrey Carampel's report in "24 Oras" Thursday, the Asia's Multimedia Star said that he has not gone on vacation after his grandfather passed last year. 

"Last December was a very hard season for us because of my grandfather's passing, so we didn't really have that much time to really spend time together and magkaroon ng downtime," he said. 

Alden was in the United Kingdom this month for the annual London Barrio Fiesta 2025, which he graced with fellow Sparkle stars Julie Anne San Jose and Rayver Cruz. 

While in the U.K., Alden, his father, and siblings made sure to make the most out of their trip, as they visited various tourist sites. 

"Happy ako kasi sobrang nag-enjoy, most especially 'yung sumunod sa kin, si Riza, sobrang na-enjoy niya 'yung London, even 'yung youngest namin si Angel," he shared. 

Alden has now returned to work after arriving in the Philippines, including taping for "Stars on the Floor," which he hosts. 

Per Alden, they are happy thus far with the positive feedback the Kapuso reality dance competition has received. 

"We're very happy. Happy kami I mean with the performance of the show, of course mga Pinoy mahilig sumayaw and what more, it's just so very rewarding for us to get such feedback from the viewers." 

He is also gearing up for the GMA Gala 2025 on August 2, which is expected to be a big event as GMA Network marked its 75th anniversary this year. 

"I've [become a] part of the GMA family during its 60th year, so I'm very proud and happy. For 15 years, I've been a solid Kapuso ever since day one. Diamond anniversary ng network, talagang dapat we have to be present and we have to prepare for it," he said.

—CDC, GMA Integrated News