Netizens in a frenzy! Viral photos of Jameson Blake and Barbie Forteza holding hands at a fun run in Pampanga sent fans into overdrive — speculations of a budding romance lit up social media like wildfire!

The pair, spotted in what looked like an intimate moment, had fans convinced something more was brewing. Adding fuel to the fire, Barbie posted a sweet post-run selfie with Jameson, captioning:

“Soooo proud of you, Jameson. First run 16K agad! Super appreciate you for running with me.”

Clips of the duo, including one where Jameson patiently waited for Barbie as she warmed up, made their way online — deepening suspicions.

But Jameson isn’t letting rumors spiral. In a tell-all vlog with Ogie Diaz released July 4, the actor finally set the record straight:

“Honestly, we are not together,” he clarified.

“The reason why nahuli kami holding hands kasi andaming tao nung nagpa-picture sa kaniya.”

According to Jameson, he was simply “crowd-controlling” and helping Barbie exit a sea of fans.“Inaalalayan ko lang si Barbie,” he insisted.

Still, the chemistry and closeness seen in the footage has fans wondering… is there more than meets the eye?