The Mariel Rodriguez and Zanjoe Marudo Break-up

Mariel Rodriguea and Zanjoe Marudo are now declared ex-couples. Each of them talked about the break-up issue and there should be no speculation whether they really broke up or not. It is true.

Zanjoe is back to being an eligible bachelor.

Anyway, as always, many people speculate that the reason for the break-up is a third-party slut who gets in the way of a happy couplehood. The third-party speculation is like an echo always ringing whenever there's a break-up -- people like juicy controversies. It's as if the break-up is a boring story if it didn't end in infidelity.

There are rumors that Robin Padilla has been courting Mariel Rodriguez during his host stint in 'Wowowee'. Robin apparently gives special attention to Mariel among the many lady hosts of Wowowee. If you were Mariel and has to choose between Zanjoe and Robin, who would you rather pick?

However, Mariel denied that there's something going on between her and Binoy. Robin said whatever's between him and Mariel stays in the four corners of their noontime show - and frankly, that could mean anything.

Both Mariel and Zanjoe denied rumors of third-party issue regarding the break-up. So you ask, why did they split up?

Priority issues, I guess.

Mariel disclosed that her ex-boyfriend had been giving much priority to his family than her - which is really a typical Filipino couple-issue. Over the course of their relationship, it could be somehow observed that Mariel seemed more into the guy than the other way around. She expressed her affection more on TV. And anyone remember the silver necklace - branded bag issue?

Most likely, Mariel couldn't take it anymore that Zanjoe lacked in the department of showing his affection/love to his girlfriend. Maybe Mariel felt she loved him more that he did.

But we could only speculate. Afterall, showbiz is all about speculation.