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When it comes to the Philippines’ latest Olympic sensation Carlos Yulo, it’s not just his gymnastics that are making headlines—it’s also his family drama.
The 24-year-old gymnast soared to new heights at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, clinching gold in both the floor exercise and vault events. But behind the glittering medals and national pride, a family feud is also brewing.
Highlights
- Carlos Yulo, a gymnast from the Philippines, won gold in floor exercise and vault events at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
- The 24-year-old will be rewarded a three-bedroom condo, a hefty cash prize, and a lifetime supply of ramen noodles for his Olympic success.
- The young gymnastics star revealed that his mother disapproves of his girlfriend, Chloe Anjeleigh, causing family tension.
- He also claimed his mother siphoned previously-won prize money from his account.
Following his double-gold win, the government in the Philippines is showering him with rewards, including a swanky three-bedroom condo, a hefty cash prize of about $52,302 (3 million Philippine peso), and a lifetime supply of ramen noodles, mac and cheese, and grilled chicken from different restaurant chains. He can also take his pick from free buffets as well.
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Carlos Yulo won gold in both the floor exercise and vault events at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games
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Image credits: Chloe Anjeleigh
Yet, amid the celebrations, there’s a family rift that’s putting a damper on his triumphs. He revealed on TikTok that his mother apparently disapproves of his model girlfriend, Chloe Anjeleigh.
In the candid TikTok video, the gymnast shared how his mother, Anjelica, “freaked out” upon learning about Chloe and jumped to conclusions about her based on her appearance and behavior.
The gold winner will be receiving a swanky three-bedroom condo, a hefty cash prize, and lifetime supplies of ramen, mac and cheese, and grilled chicken
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“My mother judged Chloe right away because of how she dressed and acted,” he said. “Chloe and I grew up in different environments. Chloe grew up in Australia and that’s the culture she knows. It’s very different from how we move, talk, and dress in the Philippines.”
“Chloe has her own income. Everything you see her using and all her travels come from her hard work. Ever since the beginning, she didn’t like Chloe, even though she hadn’t met or seen her in person,” he continued.
The athlete said he “stood up” for his girlfriend, but that only led to escalating tensions with his mother, with whom he already shared a strained relationship.
Amid the celebration, the gymnastics star’s relationship with his girlfriend and model, Chloe Anjeleigh, has caused tension with his mother
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Carlos accused his mother of siphoning off his prize money from the 2022 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. He claimed he had proof of withdrawals from his accounts, all made by his mother.
“My mother had access to my accounts and my monthly sports allowance,” he said. “When I finally got control of my accounts, I found out that she had taken money out. I have statements that show all of her withdrawal.”
His mother released a statement in response to her Olympian son’s accusations and said the money was “given” to her.
“My mother judged Chloe right away because of how she dressed and acted,” he said
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“As a mother, I was worried that my child might have financial problems in the future. So I invested it under my name,” Anjelica said, as quoted by The Sun. “Son, I am sorry. I understand some may think I’m only speaking now because of your success. I ask for your forgiveness as a concerned mother.”
“You are mature enough to make your own decisions. Our door is always open, regardless of your financial status,” she added. “I can’t take back my words, but your father and I are ready to talk with understanding whenever you’re ready to come home and resolve this.”
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xolitaire 4 months ago
"I was worried that my child might have financial problems"?! Your CHILD was 22 (!!) when you took his money! He was NOT a minor! Even with access to those accounts you had no right to take that money. And you even "invested it under my name". Which makes it theft. You should go straight to jail Lady.
SkyBlueandBlack 4 months ago
No, he's not a minor, but. I mean, you're 100% correct, I'm just... not surprised. Especially if he's the youngest sibling. I don't know whether that's the case, but if he is, then he's the one who's supposed to be staying with his aging parents, so that would at least explain where her head is. The youngest sibling doesn't even really get their own identity; everyone in the family calls the youngest Baby. Even my friend's 71-year-old mother is Baby to her remaining siblings. It's less pronounced with the generations who grew up in the US (some relatives call her little brother -- who's 42 -- Baby, but most use his name), but yeah, this mom is probably not just randomly... well, pick an adjective. There's a cultural basis to it. I'm not saying that makes it okay, but I bet a lot of their family is taking her side.
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Royal Stray 4 months ago
"my door is always open no matter your financial status" You stole his money! If he is having financial problems it's her fault. That was never her money to use or invest or whatever. If you want to invest money for your kids do so with your own earnings. Not theirs. She's absolutely only speaking out now because he's famous, and if her door happens to be open it will be with a lot of unwanted conditions
TribbleThinking 4 months ago
I agree. To mother - "You can use that open door to hand him back his money".
Load More Replies... TribbleThinking 4 months ago
ROFL @ mother. Note how she's made NO move to return the money, but wants to "talk". Yeah right. The lies are actually cancelling each other out - "the money was given to her" and "she was worried". Make your mind on a lie to go with!
xolitaire 4 months ago
"I was worried that my child might have financial problems"?! Your CHILD was 22 (!!) when you took his money! He was NOT a minor! Even with access to those accounts you had no right to take that money. And you even "invested it under my name". Which makes it theft. You should go straight to jail Lady.
SkyBlueandBlack 4 months ago
No, he's not a minor, but. I mean, you're 100% correct, I'm just... not surprised. Especially if he's the youngest sibling. I don't know whether that's the case, but if he is, then he's the one who's supposed to be staying with his aging parents, so that would at least explain where her head is. The youngest sibling doesn't even really get their own identity; everyone in the family calls the youngest Baby. Even my friend's 71-year-old mother is Baby to her remaining siblings. It's less pronounced with the generations who grew up in the US (some relatives call her little brother -- who's 42 -- Baby, but most use his name), but yeah, this mom is probably not just randomly... well, pick an adjective. There's a cultural basis to it. I'm not saying that makes it okay, but I bet a lot of their family is taking her side.
Load More Replies... Royal Stray 4 months ago
"my door is always open no matter your financial status" You stole his money! If he is having financial problems it's her fault. That was never her money to use or invest or whatever. If you want to invest money for your kids do so with your own earnings. Not theirs. She's absolutely only speaking out now because he's famous, and if her door happens to be open it will be with a lot of unwanted conditions
TribbleThinking 4 months ago
I agree. To mother - "You can use that open door to hand him back his money".
Load More Replies... TribbleThinking 4 months ago
ROFL @ mother. Note how she's made NO move to return the money, but wants to "talk". Yeah right. The lies are actually cancelling each other out - "the money was given to her" and "she was worried". Make your mind on a lie to go with!
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