Fermin claimed that Barbie Forteza is being pushed to take specific actions in her personal life, particularly in relation to her long-time boyfriend, Jak Roberto. The columnist suggested that Barbie’s relationship with Jak might have been deliberately “sacrificed” by management to draw attention to the BarDa pairing, which Fermin referred to as “walang kadating-dating” and “pilit lang pinagsasama ng management.”

“Hindi maglalabas ng pera ang mga tao para panoorin ang tambalan nila dahil wala namang chemistry. Laos agad!” Fermin remarked during her show. She also hinted that Barbie’s growing closeness to David Licauco, both on and off-camera, is part of a larger narrative orchestrated by their handlers.
Fermin didn’t stop there, comparing Barbie to singer-actress Maris Racal, whose career has also been marred by controversies involving her personal life. “Magiging Maris Racal din ‘yan si Barbie. Hintayin natin ng ilang buwan sinalba ang flop movie nila last July, na tumagal ng first day last day” Fermin boldly declared, suggesting that Barbie might resort to similar publicity tactics to remain relevant.

Notorious social media figure Xian Gaza added his voice to the conversation in a Facebook Live session. Gaza echoed Fermin’s sentiments, claiming that the drama surrounding Barbie, Jak, and David might be part of a calculated move to boost the BarDa love team’s popularity and save their digital platform project.

“Hindi ito basta nangyari lang. Parang scripted ang lahat. Showbiz is a game of headlines. Kung gusto mong pag-usapan ka, kailangan mo ng drama. At mukhang iyon ang ginagawa ni Barbie ngayon,” Gaza said.
He even referenced the viral photo of Barbie and David hugging while asleep, which allegedly caused tension between Barbie and Jak. Gaza hinted that such moments might have been deliberately leaked to stir intrigue.
Cristy Fermin also revisited Barbie’s past controversies involving her love teams. According to Fermin, this isn’t the first time Barbie has been linked romantically to her on-screen partners. She cited Barbie’s earlier days in showbiz, recalling her alleged preference for Jake Vargas over Joshua Dionisio.

“Noong bata pa si Barbie, love team nila si Joshua Dionisio, pero ayaw niya kay Joshua. Gusto niya si Jake Vargas at inagaw pa nga kay Bea Binene,” Fermin said, implying that Barbie has a history of becoming romantically involved with her co-stars.
The allegations have sparked heated debates online. Fans of JakBie (Jak Roberto and Barbie Forteza’s real-life love team) are heartbroken, with many sympathizing with Jak, whom Fermin described as “ginamit lang.” BarDa supporters, on the other hand, insist that Barbie and David’s chemistry is undeniable and that their success is based on their talent, not scripted controversies.
While Barbie, Jak, and David have yet to comment on the latest allegations, Cristy Fermin’s statements have undoubtedly added fuel to the fire. Whether these controversies will elevate or hinder Barbie’s career remains uncertain, but for now, all eyes are on how she will handle the storm.