Ellen Adarna was not happy with the netizen who said that John Lloyd Cruz must be included in the moving-up photo of her son, Elias.
On June 17, 2024, Ellen shared a photo of Elias’ moving-up ceremony, at which her current partner, Derek Ramsay, was also present.
“The only decent moving up photo,” Ellen wrote.
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However, a netizen said that John Lloyd should have been in the place of Derek during the ceremony.
“JL should be present,” the netizen commented.
In response, Ellen said that John Lloyd’s absence during the moving-up ceremony doesn’t mean he was a neglectful father.
“AND YOU SHOULD MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. just because he’s not in the photo isn’t mean he was not there. Wag masyadong close minded manang. Present father naman cya meaning present din cya sa lahat ng milestones ng anak nya,” she said.
The netizen also received criticism from Ellen’s fans, who asked her to be sensitive with her comments.
Ellen and John Lloyd confirmed their breakup in 2020.
The former couple was currently in a co-parenting setup where John Lloyd was allowed to be with Elias once or twice a week.
When asked why they decided to end their relationship, Ellen only said she was incompatible with John Lloyd.
Derek acted as Elias’s father, a gesture that received praise from John Lloyd.
“Sabi sa akin ni John Lloyd, ‘Maganda rin na nandoon si Derek. Kasi naiintindihan ako ni Derek bilang tatay din siya. Ang ganda din ng ginagawa ni Derek para sa anak ko. Four years old pa lang iyan parang mature na,’” talent manager Ogie Diaz when asked about John Lloyd’s opinion to Derek.