Actor Anthony Jennings' ex-girlfriend exposes alleged cheating with ...

MANILA, Philippines — Jam Villanueva, the ex-girlfriend of actor Anthony Jennings, sparked a buzz on social media after accusing him of alleged cheating on her with actress and love team partner Maris Racal.

In a series of Instagram Stories late Tuesday night, Villanueva shared screenshots of the two celebrities' seemingly intimate conversations, allegedly occurring while she and Jennings were still in a relationship.

Jame Villanueva and Anthony Jennings INSTAGRAM PHOTO/JAMELAVILLANUEVA

Villanueva said she has been trying to hold herself together but can no longer stay silent "after hearing things about [her] character, intentions, and even [her] family."

"It's been deeply painful, and I know it's no longer just about me. It's about protecting the people I love most, and I can't allow them to be dragged into this. I'm not here to relive the past or cause more pain. I just need to share my truth. There's only so much silence a person can bear when rumors twist the truth. I'm sharing this because I need to set the record straight- not to create more drama, but because I deserve to be heard, just like anyone else," Villanueva began her post.

"This has been a journey of pain, growth, self-discovery, and healing. No one truly knows what happens behind closed doors, but I've learned the hard way that speaking up isn't weakness – it's strength, and I've learned that choosing peace sometimes means reclaiming your voice. I'm choosing to let go of the weight of these rumors. I'm choosing peace for myself and my family, and I hope you can respect that too. To those who have stood by me and continued to support me, I am forever grateful. I hope this helps you understand where I'm coming from," she continued.

Maris Racal and Anthony Jennings INSTAGRAM PHOTO/ANTHONYJENNIGSS

Villanueva, who was in a relationship with Jennings for seven years, appreciated his recent move to "speak the truth" after he admitted in an interview that they were no longer together and urged the public to stop attacking her.

"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 l ever wanted was to protect my personal life – and to protect him out of respect," she wrote.

Villanueva also shared that she had been supportive of Jennings and Racal's onscreen tandem despite noticing "red flags," later backing her claims with screenshots as evidence of the alleged cheating.

"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 the belief that better days are ahead," Villanueva said.

She then began exposing the private messages between the two, starting on June 28, the night before Racal and Jennings' brand launch. At that time, they were already staying at the hotel where the event would take place. In the messages, Racal asked Jennings to delete their conversation.

The following post reveals an emotional text message from Jennings to Villanueva, in which he explained that he had to do it for work as part of "method acting."

"This was the conversation I had with Anthony that same night. He was telling me that he had to do it for work. I'm not sure if you're familiar with method acting, but this was something he kept emphasizing to me. He explained that he needed to make her feel loved and appreciated because she was going through something as well," Villanueva said.

"He believed that showing her care was the only way to make their work go smoothly and for his partner to function well. I fully supported him because I believed in him and trusted him at that time," she continued.

Villanueva then showed screenshots of the times Racal has been calling Jennings' phone. Villanueva explained that she trusted Jennings and allowed it to happen since he often reassured her that he needed to respond to Racal because they had work the following day.

"He didn't want their work to be affected, especially since his partner was dealing with some personal issues. He took it as his responsibility, believing that by comforting her, he could help her work through her problems," Villanueva said.

This was followed by text messages between Racal and Jennings, where they allegedly made out at a party and continued messaging while on set.

"Context: yung 'that was so hot' nag party sila niyan, I confronted Anthony about it and he told me na hinila daw siya sa cr ng girls and they started making out. I asked him why did he let her, he just said 'ayoko lang maramdaman niya na parang ayaw ko siya kasi may trabaho kami bukas' he said sorry and said na ititigil niya na, and naging okay kami," Villanueva said.

Villanueva then shared what she claimed were screenshots of messages between Racal and Jennings, in which they allegedly flirted sexually with each other. The posts also included a photo of a girl in bed with her face covered by an emoji, along with a message where she supposedly asked Jennings for 'baby kisses' saying it happened last week of July, while they were filming their own movie.

On August 15, during another taping day, Villanueva asked Jennings where he was and if he had already gone home. The following day, she discovered that he had lied to her.

More screenshots of their conversations followed, revealing that Jennings had allegedly stayed at Racal's place, along with photos of them kissing on a plane. There was even a time when Jennings asked Villanueva to make her social media accounts private after Racal posted a photo of him greeting her on his birthday.

In ending, Villanueva shared a message to Jennings saying how grateful she is for being her "rock, best friend, and most especially partner."

"The memories we've shared over those years are the ones I will always treasure and remember. I know I've loved you enough to make you feel that way, and I could never think of anyone who would make me feel the way you do. You're my first in so many things, and I'm glad I got to experience them with you," wrote Villanueva.

"I know we've had our ups and downs, but I also know how much you've taught me through it all. Thank you for being there for me through the hardest times in life. You've brought a life into mine that I never thought I could have, and for that, I'll always be grateful. Happiness was all I ever wanted for you, in our years of living together. I never imagined I'd have to let you go, but I did-so you could grow and find happiness on your own," she continued.

Villanueva then urged women reading her statement, "Don't be like me. It took me three long months to finally accept that I was just ignoring the reality of the situation."

"The sleepless nights, crying and anxiety attacks and sabotaging yourself –

–for those three months, I blamed myself for everything I thought, felt, and saw during that time. I convinced myself I was just overthinking and overreacting because I desperately wanted to see the good in the situation," she added.

She said she allowed it to happen because she thought it was the best way to support them both. Most importantly, she trusted Jennings as her partner and Racal as a woman.

"This isn't easy-especially when he texts me. I catch myself wanting to reply, wishing things could just go back to how they were, But I'm grateful for the people who've found strength in my story, and whose hearts I've touched. They remind me that sharing my truth isn't just about my own healing-it's about empowering others to find the courage to embrace theirs," Villanueva said.

"So if you ever find yourself in the same shoes as me, I hope you can gather the strength to put yourself first and protect your peace," she ended.

As of posting time, neither Racal nor Jennings have responded to the revelation.

Jennings and Villanueva first faced breakup rumors in September after netizens noticed her social media posts hinting at heartbreak and betrayal.

Earlier this month, Villanueva further piqued netizens' curiosity when she subtly referenced a cheating ex-boyfriend and his coworker, who allegedly crossed professional boundaries.

Racal, on the other hand, confirmed in July that she and her boyfriend, singer-composer Rico Blanco, had broken up after five years. While she did not provide details on the cause of their separation, the actress emphasized that it was a "polite" split.