Rumors linking Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial are just getting stronger as we speak. In case you’re wondering why, the two are currently intrigued to have spent some time *together* in a beach resort.
As if to celebrate the start of their summer vacation, the two celebrities shared some beach-related content, just one day apart. On March 30, 2024, Richard uploaded an Instagram reel of a drone shot of the beach location where he’s staying with some of his brothers. His caption was, “Steady but ready.”
Take note that Barbie was not even spotted in his Instagram reel. However, speculations arose when Barbie uploaded some of her chic beach pics on March 31, 2024. Netizens flocked to Richard’s IG reel and commented on the interesting “coincidence” that the two looked like they were at the same location—leading to the notion that they might have been together at the beach.
ICYMI, it was earlier reported that Richard and Barbie allegedly had “sweet moments” together at a bar in January 2024. The report stirred some public outcry as it came amid speculations that Richard had been separated from his wife and the mother of his two kids, Sarah Lahbati. It was around September 2023 when separation rumors circulated between the once-lovestruck couple.
Netizens react to Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial’s beach posts
That is why, intrigued netizens couldn’t resist the urge to try and connect the dots between Richard and Barbie’s posts. “Same background sila ni Barbie. What a coincidence. Char,” a netizen commented.
Some netizens proceeded to assume that Barbie was really with Richard, however, she’s basically hidden from the video Richard posted.
“Di halata magkasama sila ni Barbie,” one comment read. Another also said, “@msbarbieimperial pagbilang kong sampu nakatago ka na.”
Ruffa Gutierrez reacts to Barbie Imperial’s beach pics
Richard’s sister, Ruffa Gutierrez was spotted hyping up Barbie in the mentioned beach photos on Instagram. She commented saying, “Fresh!!” And while it might have just been a supportive comment for a fellow celebrity, netizens decided to see Ruffa’s comment in a different light.
Some netizens took Ruffa’s comment as a low-key declaration of support for Barbie and her said-to-be romance with Richard. “Pa-soft reveal pa lang daw muna,” one netizen replied to Ruffa’s comment.
Sarah Lahbati’s reaction to Richard Gutierrez and Barbie Imperial’s rumored romance
Just recently, Sarah declared that she is a single woman, officially confirming her separation from Richard. The actress-mom noted that they have a co-parenting set up for their sons, Zion and Kai.
However, when asked for a reaction regarding Richard and Barbie’s alleged romantic relationship, Sarah decided to keep mum about it—or in her words: “No reaction. NR.” That was her response during an ambush interview with the press.
Her response follows a series of interviews wherein Sarah revealed that she’s not on speaking terms with Richard despite their co-parenting setup. Moreover, she appears to be unaware of any updates about her estranged husband’s affairs.
“Yeah, I mean. there’s nothing to hide. And I think it’s pretty clear to the public na both of us [are single]… I think,” she said in a March 2024 interview.
Sarah and Richard are both silent when it comes to the details of their broken marriage, specifically on the reason why they decided to separate and if a divorce or annulment is in the works. They tied the knot in a civil wedding on March 14, 2020. They got together back in 2012.
