Kathryn Bernardo Speaks Out: No Plans to Invite Daniel Padilla to Her Wedding with Mayor Mark Alcala

After a long period of silence and conscious avoidance of public speculation, Kapamilya actress Kathryn Bernardo has finally addressed one of the most talked-about questions among her fans: Will she invite her ex-boyfriend Daniel Padilla to her upcoming wedding with Mayor Mark Alcala?

In a direct and firm response, Kathryn made it clear—there are no plans to invite Daniel. According to her, this decision wasn’t made on impulse but rather after deep reflection and a sincere desire to protect the peace, intimacy, and joy of her most important day.

“He’s Part of My Past”

Kathryn explained that she sees no reason to include someone who now belongs to a closed chapter of her life. “There’s no point in looking back at a part of my life that I’ve already moved on from,” she said candidly.

While many fans still hold onto the hope of a possible reconciliation or even just a cordial encounter between the former love team “KathNiel,” Kathryn dismissed the idea, saying that a wedding is not the right time nor place for reunions or nostalgic moments. In fact, she believes it could bring unnecessary emotional tension—not just for her but also for her fiancé, Mayor Mark Alcala, and everyone else attending the event.

“A wedding isn’t a scene from a teleserye,” Kathryn said. “It’s a sacred ceremony that marks a new beginning—not a moment to revisit the past.”

Respecting the Present Over Glorifying the Past

She emphasized that it’s important for everyone, especially her supporters, to respect her current happiness. “I understand why some people are still attached to the idea of KathNiel,” she said. “We were a big part of each other’s lives and careers. But that chapter has long ended—not out of anger, but because I needed to protect myself and focus on my present.”

Kathryn acknowledged the many beautiful memories she shared with Daniel, but like every story, she believes theirs came to its natural end. For her, the conclusion of their relationship wasn’t about bitterness, but liberation—a necessary step to fully embrace the person she has become.

She also clarified that her upcoming marriage is not about proving anything to Daniel or anyone from her past. “I’m not getting married to show that I’ve moved on or that I’m happier now. I’m doing this because this is the direction my life is meant to take—with someone who gives me the love, respect, and security I didn’t feel before.”

Kathryn described her relationship with Mayor Alcala as quiet, stable, and real—unlike the public, high-pressure romance she once had. “With Mark, love is not about putting on a show. It’s calm. It’s consistent. It’s true.”

“Don’t Ask Me That Again”

Kathryn admitted she finds it funny—and sometimes annoying—how people still ask the same question: “Will you invite Daniel to your wedding?”

She said the answer has always been no, and it doesn’t need to be repeated. “Questions like that only exist to stir up drama that no longer has relevance in my life,” she said. “I hope people stop digging into stories that have long been buried.”

Kathryn shared that she no longer lives in the past, and the people who are no longer part of her present don’t deserve space in her most meaningful moments. “I’ve learned to separate myself from people who are no longer involved in my life. That’s part of my healing. That’s part of my freedom.”

What If Daniel Marries First?

When asked how she would feel if Daniel were to get married first and not invite her to his wedding, Kathryn’s response was calm and composed: “I wouldn’t care.”

She explained that she has no interest in what Daniel is doing now, nor would she expect an invitation. And even if she were invited, she said she wouldn’t go—not out of resentment, but because she believes she no longer has any connection or obligation to attend such events.

“I’m no longer the Kathryn who constantly adjusts to others’ emotions,” she declared. “I am now the Kathryn who knows her worth and no longer forces herself into spaces where she’s no longer needed.”

A New Chapter, A New Life

Today, Kathryn chooses a life of quiet joy and mutual respect with her fiancé. After everything she has been through—both in showbiz and her personal life—she says she now values peace over popularity, authentic love over public validation, and clarity over confusion.

With Mayor Mark Alcala, Kathryn says she has found the kind of love that doesn’t need to be flaunted online. “It’s not loud. It’s not showy. But it’s real, honest, and unwavering.”

For Kathryn, her wedding isn’t just a ceremony—it’s a symbol of rebirth, a new chapter that she is writing for herself. This time, she is the author. She chooses who stays and who gets left behind in the previous pages of her story.

A Message to Her Fans

To her fans, especially those still clinging to KathNiel, Kathryn had this to say: “The most genuine love doesn’t always roar. It doesn’t always post. It doesn’t need to be publicized to be valid. True love is quiet. It is steady. It is real. And most importantly—it belongs in the present, not in the past.”

Kathryn Bernardo is no longer the girl caught in the fairytale of yesterday. She is a woman who faced pain, accepted loss, and stood back up with strength and grace. And now, she enters a new journey, not as someone defined by an old love team, but as someone defined by self-worth, courage, and peace.