Ricci Rivero has finally spoken out about his split from actress Andrea Brilliantes, putting to rest concerns regarding the end of the high-profile relationship, including viral claims that he was discovered with another girl in his condo.

In an interview with Boy Abunda for ‘Fast Talk,’ the former La Salle and UP Maroons standout stated that his relationship with Brillantes had been rough in the months before their breakup, but claimed that the breakup was not caused by a third party.

A video recently circulated on social media showing Brillantes apparently catching Rivero with another lady in his condo. Brillantes recorded the video herself, according to the former UP Fighting Maroon, but it lacked context.

“Ilang beses na namin tong pinagusapan [ni Andrea], as in sobrang daming beses. Sinabi ko sa kanya with all the evidence I have, na hindi po sa akin yung girl. May pumunta ako na friend na midnight, or madaling araw, tapos hindi ko naman alam na may kasama siya. Tapos yun yung inabutan niya,” Ricci said.

Rivero claimed that he and Brillantes were able to fix the relationship following that night.