The controversy arose when a netizen left a comment on one of AJ’s older Instagram posts, where she shared a photo of herself and Aljur. The commenter expressed disapproval of the actor’s political aspirations, questioning his capability to serve the public when, according to them, he had failed to maintain his own family. The criticism referred to Aljur’s separation from his ex-wife, actress Kylie Padilla, with whom he shares two sons.
The netizen’s full comment read, “Tigas ng mukha mo tumakbo ng eleksyon eh sariling pamilya mo nga iniwan mo at hindi mo mapanindigan, taong bayan pa kaya! Laos na kasi kaya politika naman ang gagawing gatasan.”
The netizen added, “Thanks! Di ko kailangan ng prayers mo kung sa gaya mo rin lang manggagaling ang dasal. Tingin ko mas need mo ata ang dasal namin para sa’yo at sa jowa mong laos at irresponsable. Tsaka hindi naman ikaw ang issue, hindi naman ikaw nagtatakbo sa eleksyon. Kung makapag-react ka, as if ikaw yung legal wife!”
After this exchange, AJ chose not to respond further.
Aljur Abrenica, who is transitioning from acting into politics, has yet to address the criticism directly. His candidacy for councilor has drawn attention as he enters a new phase in his career, with both supporters and critics closely watching his political journey. Despite the personal controversies, his bid for public office continues to be a topic of interest ahead of the 2025 elections.
