The Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards duo has once again become a hot topic on social media after a video surfaced in which Min Bernardo, Kathryn’s mother, called Alden “son.” Because of this, public speculation has once again intensified about the true state of Alden and Kathryn’s relationship, especially after the actress’s breakup with Daniel Padilla.

In a viral video that is currently circulating on social media, Alden Richards can be seen with Mommy Min in an intimate gathering. In the middle of their conversation, some fans heard Mommy Min calling Alden “son,” something that immediately got netizens talking.

Many KathDen fans were happy and thought this was proof that Alden is very welcome in the Bernardo family. According to a netizen:

“Awesome, if Mommy Min herself calls Alden ‘son,’ it means they are really close! Let’s not be surprised if there is a big announcement!”

Apart from this, netizens also noticed that Kathryn and Alden seem to be seen together more often at private gatherings, further fueling rumors that there may be a deeper connection brewing between the two.

Since Kathryn and Daniel Padilla officially broke up, Kathryn has been more active in her personal projects. One of the things that fans have noticed is her frequent meetings with Alden, which has led to many speculations about the state of their relationship.

It can be recalled that in 2019, in their movie Hello, Love, Goodbye , the two showed great chemistry, so many hoped that they would have a follow-up project. In an interview, Kathryn said that Alden is a “very gentleman and good person,” while Alden admitted that Kathryn is a “very special person” to him.

In January 2025, KathDen was trending again after they were spotted together on a dinner date. According to an insider, “it wasn’t a formal date but they were both clearly having a good time.”

Meanwhile, some KathNiel fans were saddened by Mommy Min’s apparent embrace with Alden. Some even said that it may have hurt Daniel Padilla, who has long been a part of the Bernardo family.

In a recent interview, Daniel said that he remains close to Kathryn even though they have gone their separate ways. However, this hasn’t stopped speculation that he might be hurt every time he sees KathDen getting closer.

According to a fan:

“It just hurts to think that DJ was with Kathryn’s family for more than a decade, but now Alden is the one Mommy Min calls ‘son’. It seems so fast!”

Despite much speculation, both Alden and Kathryn have remained tight-lipped about the true state of their relationship. At an event in February 2025, Alden was asked if he had special feelings for Kathryn. His answer was:

“Right now, we’re happy together and whatever we have, only we know for now.”

Because of this, many netizens were even more excited and hoped that someone more special might be interceding for them.

As the buzz about KathDen continues to grow, many are also waiting to see if they will do a new project that will once again showcase their on-screen chemistry.

Many fans believe that if their relationship ever becomes official, it will definitely be one of the biggest love stories in the showbiz industry.

What do you think? Is there a possibility that Alden Richards is really the new “leading man” in Kathryn Bernardo’s life? 🤔💖