VIC SOTTO Finally Breaks Silence on Vico Sotto and Atasha Muhlach’s Relationship—Is It Official?

After weeks of intense speculation and social media buzz, veteran actor and TV host Vic Sotto has finally addressed the swirling rumors linking his son, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, to showbiz royalty Atasha Muhlach. The revelation—or lack thereof—has only added more fuel to an already blazing fire of public curiosity. Is there truth to the supposed romance, or is this just another case of fans building castles in the air?

A Rumor That Refuses to Die

It all began when sharp-eyed netizens noticed a curious coincidence: Vico Sotto and Atasha Muhlach were seen attending several high-profile events around the same period. Though there were no photos of them together, whispers began circulating—was something brewing between the shy, no-nonsense mayor and the elegant daughter of Aga Muhlach and Charlene Gonzales?

Further stirring the pot was an elderly woman’s viral comment on social media claiming that Vico and Atasha were “a perfect match” and “secretly seeing each other.” What started as innocent fan speculation soon spiraled into full-blown rumor, with news outlets and vloggers running wild with the idea.

Vic Sotto Finally Speaks Up

In a recent guest appearance on a noontime variety show, Vic Sotto was finally cornered with the question everyone’s been dying to ask: “Tito Vic, what can you say about the rumors linking Vico and Atasha Muhlach?”

Vic, ever the composed and sharp-witted veteran, simply laughed before offering a cryptic answer:
“Basta ako, masaya kung masaya ang anak ko. Kung totoo man, aba e di suportado natin. Kung hindi, huwag na natin pilitin!”
(“As for me, I’m happy if my son is happy. If it’s true, then we support it. If not, let’s not force it.”)

His response drew laughter from the crowd and hosts, but for those reading between the lines, it was neither a confirmation nor a denial—just a classic Vic Sotto dodge that only raised more questions than answers.

Atasha Breaks Her Silence Too

Not long after, Atasha Muhlach herself broke her silence in an interview with showbiz columnist Ogie Diaz. She categorically denied any romantic link to the mayor, saying:
“I’ve never even met Vico Sotto in person. I’ve worked with his dad, Tito Vic, in Eat Bulaga, but that’s all.”

She admitted that she was amused—and a little confused—by how quickly the rumors escalated, especially since she had never even shared a conversation with the mayor.

Vico Sotto’s Classic One-Liner

And what about the man at the center of it all? When asked by reporters if he was dating Atasha, Vico simply replied with his signature deadpan humor:
“Wala pong Atasha sa Pasig.”
(“There’s no Atasha in Pasig.”)

As always, Vico Sotto remained elusive and diplomatic, keeping his private life as guarded as ever.

Fans Still Hoping

Despite all three parties seemingly denying any romantic involvement, the internet remains unconvinced. Fan edits, memes, and even “Vico-Atasha” fan pages continue to thrive, with some netizens insisting that the denials are part of an effort to keep their relationship low-key and out of the spotlight.

So, Is It Official?

For now, the answer appears to be no—or at least, not yet. Both Vic Sotto and Atasha have made it clear that there is no relationship between the mayor and the actress, and Vico himself has all but shrugged off the rumors. Still, in the world of showbiz and politics, stranger pairings have happened, and as fans know all too well, what starts as gossip can sometimes end in reality.

Until then, all eyes remain on Vico and Atasha—two of the most eligible personalities in the country—and the possibility that their paths may one day cross for real.