Maine Mendoza clarifies Alden Richards' absence

 "Eat Bulaga!" darling Maine Mendoza recently defended her love team partner Alden Richards, following criticisms over his absence at Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna's wedding reception.


According to GMA News, although Richards did come to the wedding ceremony held in St. James The Great Parish in Alabang earlier in the day, he was a no-show at The Filinvest Tent where the Sottos held their reception. 

His absence sparked backlashes from Netizens who considered it disrespectful to the couple, especially his senior, Vic Sotto. 

However, Mendoza recently came to his defense on Twitter, saying, "He really wanted to stay the whole time but something came up, so he wasn't able to make it to the reception. Please don't be negative, okay?" 


It was noted that one of the reasons for Richards' absence was due to a rehearsal he had to attend for his performance on the GMA music show, "Sunday PinaSaya". ALDUB

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