Catriona Gray reveals reason for breakup with Sam Milby: 'Hindi pala siya ready'

Catriona Gray has finally opened up about her breakup with Sam Milby.

In an interview on Karen Davila’s YouTube channel, the Miss Universe 2018 queen revealed that after four years together, the actor realized he wasn’t ready for the level of commitment she thought they were moving toward.

“There was a point in our relationship where I think he just realized that he wasn't ready to take it to the stage of commitment that we thought we were on. 'Cause he had proposed, and then a few months later realized that hindi pala siya ready. So that was very hurtful for me, and I was really blindsided at the time,” Catriona said.

Catriona admitted that she tried to make it work and was willing to adjust but ultimately had to choose herself.

“It got to a point na at that age, and what we've been through, kung hindi ka pa rin sure, I think that's an answer already,” she said.

She added that it was one of the hardest things she had to do.

However, she decided to choose herself, having already given so much.

“And I don't look down on myself in that moment because I did it because I love the person. Pero at end of the day like if it's not a relationship that is giving two way, and also as a woman like I want to have a family, like I want to get married and I'd love to be a mom one day, and so I really want a partner who values me and and and sees that future with me too. Ayokong mag-wait around for someone to figure out.”

Despite their breakup, Catriona confirmed that she still sees Sam at management events and that they remain civil.

“I think that heartbreak taught me a lot ‘cause I was really shattered and to navigate that publicly was really hard too,” she said.

Catriona said she's doing better now, having gone to therapy for two years.

“I became so close with my core group, my friends, my family in a way that I don't think I had before. So it's just been a really healing journey. I feel like I came back home to myself. So the version of me now, I'm the healthiest I've ever been. My relationships with the people around me are the richest they've ever been. And so in a way, I see the blessing in the hurt. And a year, two years ago, I couldn't even say that,” she said.

On love and the future, Catriona remains optimistic, revealing that she’s already dating someone outside of showbiz.

“I definitely believe in love. I think if you have a bad experience with a guy or two, you shouldn't allow that to reframe or change how you see love. 'Cause I think love is beautiful. And I feel like God's will for us is to find someone to be married with and to have love with. And so if it's not yet good, God's not yet finished,” she said.

Sam and Catriona revealed their relationship in 2020 and got engaged in 2023.

In 2024, eagle-eyed netizens noticed that Catriona wasn't wearing her engagement ring in her posts.

Catriona fueled split rumors after she deleted her engagement photos with Sam.

In 2025, Sam confirmed their split. —Carby Rose Basina/JCB, GMA Integrated News