MANILA, Philippines — Elijah Canlas has finally broken his silence and confirmed that he and longtime partner Miles Ocampo have ended their relationship once again, putting an end to weeks of speculation surrounding the former couple.
But amid persistent rumors online, Elijah made one thing clear: their breakup was mutual, there was no third party, and there was no cheating involved.
The actor confirmed the split during an interview with entertainment personality Ogie Diaz, explaining that he initially wanted to keep the matter private but eventually decided to speak publicly as speculation surrounding their relationship continued to grow.
‘We Broke Up Mutually and Very Amicably’
According to Elijah, their decision to separate was made together and came after both of them gave the relationship their best effort.
He described the breakup as painful precisely because there was no major public scandal or dramatic conflict behind it.
Instead, the former couple reportedly came to the difficult realization that they might no longer be the right match for each other.
Elijah said he and Miles had hoped that their reconciliation would lead to a lasting relationship, making their latest separation even more painful.
The actor stressed that there was no hate between them and that they parted ways with love and respect after sharing years of their lives together. PEP.ph reported that the pair had an emotional conversation when they made the decision to separate, thanking each other for the years they had spent together.
A Five-Year Love Story Comes to an End
Elijah and Miles’ relationship has gone through several chapters over the years.
The pair began dating privately before Elijah publicly confirmed their relationship in 2022. They first announced their breakup in 2023 but later reconciled, with Miles confirming in early 2024 that they had worked through their previous issues and started talking again.
Their reunion gave fans hope that the two had found their way back to each other for good.
However, Elijah said their latest breakup came after they tried to make the relationship work once more.
GMA News reported that Elijah described the split as mutual and amicable, while acknowledging that moving forward would not be easy after spending about five years together.
Elijah Denies Cheating and Third-Party Allegations
One of the biggest rumors surrounding the breakup involved allegations that another person may have caused the relationship to end.
Elijah strongly denied those claims.
Multiple news outlets, including Philstar.com, the Philippine Daily Inquirer, and The Manila Times, reported that Elijah maintained there was no third party involved in his breakup with Miles.
He also pushed back against speculation suggesting that he had cheated on Miles.
The actor said people close to both of them knew the truth and appealed to the public not to make assumptions about what happened behind closed doors.
What About Thea Astley?
Elijah also addressed speculation linking him to singer-actress Thea Astley after the two were seen together in La Union.
According to Elijah, the viral sighting was taken out of context.
He explained that they were with other friends and insisted that there was nothing romantic between him and Thea.
PEP.ph and GMA Entertainment both reported that Elijah described Thea as a friend and denied that she was a new romantic partner.
The actor said the rumors had unfairly affected not only him, but also Miles, Thea, and their friends.
‘The Love Will Always Be There’
Despite the breakup, Elijah had nothing but kind words for Miles.
He admitted that becoming friends immediately may not be easy because their separation is still fresh. However, he said he remains open to the possibility in the future.
For now, Elijah said both of them need time and space to heal.
He also appealed to fans and netizens to be kinder to both sides and to stop adding to the pain through unverified speculation.
GMA News quoted Elijah as asking the public to “go easy” on both him and Miles and allow them to heal privately.
Elijah Says He Is Not Ready for a New Relationship
Elijah also dismissed speculation that he was already looking for someone new.
Instead, he said he wants to focus on his work and himself after the end of a long-term relationship.
He described the years he spent with Miles as among the most meaningful years of his life and said he does not regret their relationship.
Recent reporting also showed Elijah continuing to focus on his career while processing the breakup. In a September 3 report, he advised others going through similar experiences to take things day by day and allow themselves time to heal.
No Public Response Yet From Miles
As of the latest reports reviewed for this story, Miles Ocampo had not issued a detailed public statement responding to Elijah’s confirmation of their breakup.
That has only fueled public interest in the former couple’s relationship, particularly because of their history of breaking up, reconciling, and trying again.
For Elijah, however, the message appears clear: not every relationship ends because of betrayal, cheating, or a third party.
Sometimes, even when two people still care deeply for each other, they may eventually realize that love alone is not always enough to make a relationship work.
And after five years, Elijah and Miles are now facing perhaps the hardest part of their love story yet — learning how to move forward separately while still carrying respect for everything they once shared.
For now, Elijah’s appeal is simple: let them heal.
WWC ONE MEDIA J.M.S
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