SHOCK: Ian de Leon Has Spoken Out — The Real Reason He Separated from His Mother Nora Aunor Was Because of John Rendez… 😱

In a stunning and emotional revelation that has shocked fans across the nation, Ian de Leon has finally broken his silence on the painful truth behind his long-standing rift with his legendary mother, Superstar Nora Aunor. For years, rumors have swirled about the cause of their falling out — but now, Ian has confirmed what many only whispered in private: John Rendez was at the center of it all.

During a candid and heartfelt interview aired just days after Nora Aunor’s passing, Ian de Leon fought back tears as he recounted the emotional distance that grew between him and his adoptive mother. “I tried to understand her choices, even when they hurt me,” he said. “But the turning point came when John Rendez entered our lives.”

John Rendez, Nora Aunor’s longtime companion and controversial figure in her later years, was often seen as a polarizing presence in the actress’s personal and professional circle. According to Ian, it wasn’t simply about disapproval — it was about the erosion of trust, respect, and the bond that once held mother and son tightly together.

“I felt like she changed. She wasn’t the Nanay I knew,” Ian revealed. “There were things he [John Rendez] said, things he did — and instead of defending her children, she defended him. That was the moment I realized I had to walk away.”

Sources close to the family claim that tensions had been building for years, with several of Nora’s children expressing discomfort over her loyalty to Rendez. However, Ian’s confirmation adds painful weight to what had previously only been speculation.

“I never wanted to be estranged from her,” Ian said. “But I couldn’t stand by and watch someone come between us — someone who didn’t understand the love we had as mother and son.”

As fans mourn the loss of Nora Aunor, Ian’s raw confession has reopened wounds — and sparked new conversations about the Superstar’s personal struggles, choices, and the people who stood by her side. Some have expressed sympathy for Ian, while others say they wish the two had reconciled before it was too late.

Still, Ian remains dignified in his grief: “Despite everything, I never stopped loving her. I only wish things had ended differently.”

The story of Nora Aunor and Ian de Leon — once seen as one of unconditional love — now carries the tragic complexity of betrayal, silence, and a final goodbye with words never said.