Basketball star James Yap was surprised upon learning that ex-wife Kris Aquino defended her from allegations of game fixing during the semifinals game 6 between his team San Mig Coffee Mixers and Ginebra San Miguel on Monday (read story here).
In her nightly talk show with Boy Abunda Aquino and Abunda Tonight on Tuesday, Kris Aquino came to the defense of James Yap following the said allegations.
"Sa matagal na panahon na nakilala ko si James Yap at nakilala ko ang buong pagkatao n'ya, hindi n'ya gagawin na magbenta ng laro dahil buong buhay n'ya, binuhos n'ya for that," Kris said.
"He's gonna love me for this. Matutuwa s'ya dito sa sinasabi ko'ng 'to," Kris added before wishing James good luck for the Game 7 of the PBA semifinals against Ginebra on Wednesday. The said game was eventually won by the team of James.
In an interview with Spin.ph, James thanked Kris for the surprise gesture. "Ah, thank you at pinagtanggol niya (Kris) ako," James said. "Nagulat ako (sa gesture ni Kris), anong meron?"
Meanwhile, in an interview aired on Aquino and Abunda Tonight Thursday, James said that he was not expecting that Kris would defend him. He also thanked his ex-wife and greeted Kris a happy birthday. The Queen of all media is celebrating her birthday today, February 14.
When told that Kris has suitors now, James just quipped, "Ah, talaga? Good."
Meanwhile. Kris said that her family was also surprised in what she did. Her sisters, according to the host, told her that she has matured as a person.