MANILA – The decision of Billy Crawford to speak up about what happened to his relationship with Nikki Gil was supposed to end rumors.
But for some viewers, Crawford’s vague statements during his emotional “The Buzz” interview last week only left more questions than clarifications as to why the celebrity couple decided to part ways.
Among the rumors that surfaced was whether the singer-dancer is gay. Some came to this conclusion after Crawford said he is currently trying to find himself.
“I’m the one who’s completely lost and I’m searching. I asked her this. You know, give me that chance to find myself since it’s very difficult. I tend to hurt her,” he said during the interview.
But the “It’s Showtime” host shrugged off this rumor by briefly asking: “Mukha ba akong bakla?”
Another speculation that came up was a possible third party after some netizens claimed that TV host Coleen Garcia caused the Crawford-Gil breakup.
Last week, an exasperated Crawford lashed out at critics for dragging Garcia's name into his controversial breakup with Gil.
"What the hell is wrong with you people? There is nothing about me and Coleen! You guys are just so wrong, man," he said.
He challenged his critics to face him, and went on to call them "narrow-minded" for discussing others' personal lives without any intimate knowledge of their relationships.
"May problema kayo sa akin, ako na Lang. Huwag ninyong idamay mga taong walang kinalaman sa hiwalayan naming ni Nikki. Punta kayo sa ABS, harapin nyo ako Lakas nyo magsalita tunkol sa kung anong nangyayari eh. Pero wala kayong alam!!!” he said.
According to Crawford, he’d rather be with his family amid this ordeal.
“I will be with my family. I don’t think [concerned sila sa issue]. Ang hinahabol nila makita ako,” he said.
Crawford left for the United States on Saturday without disclosing when he will be coming back.
“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa lahat ng sumusuporta. Thank you very much for the kind words that you’ve been saying to me. God bless everyone and see you guys soon,” he said.
