In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, November 30, actress Kathryn Bernardo confirmed the heartbreaking news that fans of KathNiel—her beloved partnership with actor Daniel Padilla—had been anticipating for some time: the end of their relationship.

Bernardo, 27, captioned an old photo of herself and Daniel with "Chapter closed," expressing her desire for everyone to move forward. She stated, "I won't be entertaining questions regarding this anymore. Thank you for understanding."

Accompanying the photos was a more extensive statement from Kathryn: "I've always strived to be independent in my thoughts and decisions, especially in matters of love. It's true that Deej and I have chosen different paths. What we had was genuine, not a mere display for the public eye. These 11 years brought me joy, adventure, and a sense of belonging. He was my first boyfriend, and I'll always cherish him. We've been growing apart, and we've come to terms with the fact that we can't return to where we once were."

Directly addressing their loyal KathNiel fans, she acknowledged their pain, emphasizing that this decision was equally difficult for both of them. She urged their supporters to join them in the healing process, valuing the precious moments shared. Kathryn concluded with an encouraging message, saying, "Kaya natin 'to (We can do this)."