Sam explained, “Everyone is assuming na ako yung ka-textmate nya. She is someone that I did actually want to go for before na hindi lang nangyari. Nagparamdam ako, this was before them (referring to the actress’ previous relationship with Gerald Anderson).”
Maja also discounted the issue. Although, the two were further linked together when Maja described Sam as “urong-sulong.” The actress said, “Hindi wala, hindi ako nililigawan ni Sam. Actually wala na akong ka-text ngayon. Ayaw ko nang i-announce. Sabi ko nga kay Sam, ‘pasensya ka na Sam ha. Ikaw pa tuloy pinagbibintangan na ikaw yung ka-text ko.’” When asked, “Nagrereklamo si ka-text?” She answered, “Ako yung naglaho.”
During an interview with Gerald, the actor admitted that he knew about Sam’s intention towards Maja. “Oo oo, parang sinabi nila. Yeah yeah, witness pa ako doon.” He also added that he would want his ex’s next boyfriend, who’d care for her, to be a good man. The actor said, “Para sa akin is you want the best person para sa taong minahal mo kasi kaibigan mo yung tao.”