What are the allegations against Anthony Jennings? Alleged chat screenshots with Maris Racal explored amid Jamela Villanueva's exposé

Anthony Jennings is being accused by ex-girlfriend of cheating with Maris Racal. (Image via Instagram/ anthonyjenningss/ mariesteller)
Anthony Jennings is being accused by ex-girlfriend of cheating with Maris Racal. (Image via Instagram/ anthonyjenningss/ mariesteller)

Filipino actor Anthony Jennings is currently facing infidelity allegations from his former girlfriend Jamela Villanueva amid their recent split, which was announced in November 2024. She has accused him of cheating with actress-singer Maris Racal.

On December 3, Villanueva took to her Instagram Stories and shared multiple screenshots of alleged text exchanges between her ex-boyfriend and Racal. Reportedly, it was ahead of their MaThon brand launch in June where they shared the same hotel. She also posted photos of the two co-stars, which according to Jamela revealed their intimacy.

Villanueva also issued a lengthy statement accusing him and Racal of having an alleged secret romantic relationship for several years while he was still committed to Villanueva.

“I’ve been trying to hold myself together through everything that’s been happening. But after hearing all the things being said about me, my character, my intentions, and even my family—I can’t stay silent any longer. It’s been deeply painful, and I know it’s no longer just about me,” she wrote.

Jamela explained that she needed to protect the people she loves the most and couldn’t let them get “dragged” into her relationship drama. She added that she didn’t want to “relive the past” or “cause more pain,” but rather simply “share my truth.”

Anthony Jennings' ex mentioned that she wanted to "set the record straight" and not let "rumors twist the truth," adding, "speaking up isn't a weakness" and "choosing peace" sometimes meant "reclaiming your voice."


Exploring further Jamela Villanueva’s claims against Anthony Jennings and Maris Racal

On Tuesday, Jamela Villanueva broke her silence on social media on why she and Anthony Jennings broke up a couple of months back amid growing speculations. She claimed that Anthony reportedly cheated on her with her Can’t Buy Me Love co-star Maris Racal.

Villanueva explained that she became suspicious of Jennings when Racal shared a viral birthday post for him in September. She continued how Jennings promised to distance himself from Racal, but seemingly failed to do so.

Villanueva further alleged that while he asked her to make her social media private, Anthony reportedly carried on his alleged affair with Marisa. She also claimed to find incriminating texts and photos on his phone when he was asleep.

In the alleged texts, the co-actors reportedly admitted to missing each other. Meanwhile, the photos shared by Villanueva appeared to show Anthony Jennings seemingly kissing Maris Racal, which was not part of their shoot. Jamela described the alleged discovery of infidelity as something that “shattered [her] heart into pieces.”

Jamela Villanueva claimed that her ex-boyfriend initially refuted her allegations and assured her that everything was “okay” and the pictures meant “nothing.” Reportedly, Anthony Jennings also told her that it was part of their “method acting” and she naively chose to believe and trust him at the time.

“I am grateful that Anthony finally chose to speak the truth because I had been carrying the weight of it all on my own for so long. It’s painful to be attacked by others when all I ever wanted was to protect my personal life – and to protect him out of respect,” Jamela wrote.

She went on to add:

“When Maris came into the picture, I was genuinely happy for you both. I even chose to be supportive, despite the red flags I couldn’t ignore. I respected your craft. I believed in you both. But betrayal like this cuts deep. This is my truth and sharing it is my way of moving forward – not with anger, but with strength, hope, and belief that better days are ahead.”

Sharing how it has been a journey of “pain, growth, self-discovery, and healing,” Jamela urged women to come forward if/ when they face similar crises in their lives and encouraged them to acquire “strength to put yourself first and protect your peace.”

Villanueva wrapped up her Instagram Stories series by sharing a picture of herself with Anthony Jennings and shared her gratitude for him being her "rock, best friend, and most especially my partner," for so long. She also stated that she would "treasure" their memories and explained that she let him go to "grow and find happiness on your own."


Anthony Jennings and Maris Racal have not addressed the allegations. Jennings, who recently ended a seven-year relationship with Villanueva citing "personal reasons," declined to share details to respect their privacy.

Meanwhile, Maris Racal broke up with musician Rico Blanco in July 2024 after dating for over five years. The pair met at a mutual friend’s wedding in 2019 and had been together ever since. Later, they made their romance public in July 2021.

Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings have also co-starred in the upcoming film And the Breadwinner Is… which will premiere at the Metro Manila Film Festival.

Edited by Divya Singh
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