In a shocking turn of events that has sent social media into a frenzy, actors Arci Muñoz and Gerald Anderson have confirmed a surprising DNA test result linking them to a child, allegedly their own. The revelation was made during a private family meeting that was later leaked online, prompting public curiosity, controversy, and disbelief—especially from Gerald’s current girlfriend, Julia Barretto.

The jaw-dropping news came to light after weeks of speculation. Rumors had been circulating that Arci and Gerald, once rumored to be romantically involved years ago, shared a deeper connection than they had previously let on. A viral video clip now circulating online shows Gerald and Arci looking emotional while reading the DNA test results in front of close family members.

According to sources close to the family, the child in question is a young boy around three years old, who had been kept away from the public eye. The DNA test reportedly confirmed with 99.9% accuracy that Gerald is the biological father—and Arci the biological mother.

Fans were quick to piece together old interviews and photos, noting that Arci had gone on a short hiatus from showbiz around the same time the child would have been born. The theory gained more traction after followers noticed Arci’s subtle references to “motherhood” in several Instagram captions over the past year.

Gerald Anderson, on the other hand, has not publicly acknowledged having any children prior to this revelation. Known for his high-profile relationships and currently dating actress Julia Barretto, Gerald has kept his personal life relatively private despite being one of the most talked-about actors in Philippine showbiz.

Julia Barretto, who has been dating Gerald since 2021, is said to be “completely shocked” by the news. According to insiders, she had no knowledge of the child or any previous involvement between Gerald and Arci beyond friendship. “She’s trying to process everything,” a close friend of Julia said. “She didn’t expect this bombshell.”

Neither Arci, Gerald, nor Julia has released an official statement yet. However, Gerald was spotted attending a private family dinner with Arci and the child shortly after the story broke, adding more fuel to the fire. Some netizens interpreted the act as a sign of acceptance and responsibility.

The revelation has divided fans and celebrities alike. While some applauded Gerald and Arci for finally coming forward with the truth, others criticized them for keeping it secret for so long—especially with the child already growing up.

“He deserves to know his parents openly, and not in secret,” one fan wrote. “Whatever their reasons were, the truth always finds its way out.”

Entertainment reporters are now digging deeper into the timeline of Arci and Gerald’s past. Though both have denied romantic involvement several times before, old footage suggests a strong personal bond between them, including a viral video from 2020 where Arci jokingly referred to Gerald as her “boyfriend for a day.”

Speculations about the child’s upbringing, custody, and legal implications are now emerging, but the focus of many remains on how Julia Barretto will respond. She has remained silent on social media since the story broke, with fans flooding her last post with messages of concern and support.

Legal experts say that if the child is indeed Gerald’s, he has both the rights and responsibilities of a parent—emotionally, financially, and legally. The same goes for Arci, who appears to have quietly raised the child without media interference.

Meanwhile, Arci was spotted by paparazzi entering a lawyer’s office earlier this week, possibly for discussions regarding co-parenting or custody. Her management has declined to comment.

As the public waits for official statements, one thing is clear: this revelation has changed the landscape of these celebrities’ personal lives and reignited the conversation about privacy, accountability, and the hidden realities of showbiz relationships.

For now, fans are left with questions, theories, and a storyline no teleserye could have predicted.