Kathryn Bernardo couldn’t contain her sadness after the incident of a secret photo being taken of her during Alden Richards’ grandfather’s funeral. The said photo was posted on social media by a priest, Father Jeff, which caused it to quickly spread online.

According to some close to the actress, Kathryn attended to pay her respects and condolences to the Faulkerson family. However, the spread of the said photo caused controversy and various reactions from netizens, especially from the KathDen fandom.

Many expressed sympathy for Kathryn, saying that her intention was purely to express sympathy to the family. According to some, they understand Kathryn’s frustration because such private occasions should be respected and not made a public matter.

However, there are also supporters who say that the incident was inevitable especially since the KathDen duo is popular. “It’s only natural that someone would take a picture of them because they are idolized,” said a fan.

Meanwhile, Father Jeff apologized after the incident. According to him, his goal was to share the condolences of more people with Alden’s family. “I had no intention of hurting or causing controversy. I just wanted to extend our support to them,” Father Jeff said in a post.

Fans of Alden and Kathryn showed their support by sending messages of condolences on social media. The hashtag #CondolenceFaulkersonFamily became a trending topic, showing the love and support from their fans.

Despite the controversy, Kathryn and Alden chose to remain quiet and private on this issue. Many netizens praised their professionalism and respect for the family.

Ultimately, the incident taught many about the importance of respecting the private lives of celebrities, especially during sensitive occasions like funerals. For the KathDen fandom, it is a reminder to be careful in sharing information and photos, especially if it may cause bad feelings for their idols.

Reminder to KathDen Fans:  Be responsible in using social media and continue to show support for our idols in a positive way.