In the world of social media, news spreads quickly, and the public judges even faster. In recent days, the name Lean de Guzman has become the subject of heated debate and discussion after screenshots and stories of a man named Vince exploded. The accusation? The young woman allegedly used, tricked, and deceived him. After several days of silence while being pelted with various accusations, Lean finally appeared on camera to clear her name. But instead of ending the issue, it seems to have heated up even more because of the revelations she made.

In her released video statement, Lean directly responded to the allegations. Her strongest defense: “We never were.” According to her, she and Vince were never officially in a relationship. She clarified that they were just in the courtship stage and it did not reach the so-called “long-term relationship.” However, she admitted to a big mistake—misleading Vince while she had a real boyfriend. “I was wrong about that and I know it,” she admitted. This became the center of her apology, not to Vince, but to her family and her current boyfriend who she said was affected by the mess.

Lean also highlighted the timeline of her relationship with Vince. According to her, their communication only lasted a few weeks, from November 25 to December 23, and during that time they only met six times. For her, this is enough to prove that their relationship was not deep. She also responded to the accusation that she was doing Vince a “service” or a pick-up. She explained that they often met “halfway,” and Vince allegedly cooked the meals at his apartment. For Lean, these were not malicious and were just part of their acquaintance.

But this statement was quickly contradicted by the sharp eyes of netizens and content creators who have been following the issue. Video footage has emerged showing Lean and Vince kissing or “lips to lips” inside a car. The question that many are asking is: If they are just flirting and nothing serious is involved, why is there this level of intimacy? This is one of the reasons why many are calling her statement “pure lies” or just a cover-up of the truth. For critics, the evidence of the video is more weighty than her words.

Another hot topic that Lean discussed was the spreading “3k issue” and the accusation that she is a “PR” or dating in exchange for money, especially with the elderly. Lean strongly denied this. “I never did PR with an old man because I couldn’t do it myself,” she said. She added that she would be “shaming” herself if she were to pay that much. She called the spreading screenshots and stories about this fake news, warning that there are also many fake accounts using her name and picture to spread false information.

There is another character mentioned in the issue—a man named “Paul” who also identifies himself as her ex-boyfriend. Like Vince, Lean also denied knowing him. She challenged him to release a real photo of them together that is not AI-generated or edited. For Lean, many are using the issue to discredit her and create a story. She insists that the account she used in the video is her only real account, and the others are just made up by people who want to hurt her.

Despite her explanation, Lean could not escape the observation of viewers that her video seemed “scripted.” Many noticed the movement of her eyes as if she was reading something in the margin while speaking. Her tone was described by others as not “sincere” or not from the heart, but rather like a rehearsed speech to save her image. Her repeated apology to her boyfriend’s family and her own family did not seem enough for netizens who believed that the real victim here was Vince who loved and put in the effort.

In the end, public opinion remains divided. Some feel sorry for her because of the intensity of the bashing she receives, but many believe that it is just karma for her decisions. Her admission that she has a boyfriend while flirting is something that is difficult to accept in Filipino culture that values ​​honesty in relationships. Lean de Guzman stood by her truth, but in the face of evidence and her own admission, it seems that she will have a hard time regaining the public’s trust. This issue serves as a reminder that in the age of social media, no secret goes undiscovered, and every action has a corresponding responsibility.