Matteo neither confirms nor denies relationship with Sarah

Matteo Guidicelli calls Sarah Geronimo 'mahal'/NPPA Images

"Whatever Sarah (Geronimo) and I have, I want to protect it for now."

This is Kapamilya actor-TV host Matteo Guidicelli’s reply to press people who asked him about the real score between him and rumored girlfriend Sarah Geronimo.

Told about reports that Sarah's family likes him, Matteo said, "Salamat. Pero I also have to respect her family."

Feeling proud

He clarified that he is proud of what he and Sarah have at this point.

"Kung alam n’yo lang, proud naman ako. I just think this is not the right time, we're promoting "Pinoy Biggest Loser." I really wanna protect her side, her family, my family. Whatever Sarah and I have, I wanna protect it for now. Basta masaya naman lahat."

Matteo added that he and Sarah are enjoying each other’s company and that the singer-actress is “a very special person."

Matteo used to date Maja Salvador who is currently dating Gerald Anderson, who was meanwhile rumored to have courted Sarah.



Matteo as challenge master

As challenge master, Matteo, who is also a triathlete, is excited about encouraging candidates of  "The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles" to achieve their goal of losing weight and winning the grand prize.

"I'm really excited for the show para mapush sila sa mga workouts nila. Noong nakilala ko sila, talagang naka-relate sila. Hindi lang sila andiyan to lose weight but also to prove something to their families."

"The Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition Doubles," hosted by Iza Calzado, Robi Domingo and coaches Toni and Jim Saret, starts airing in ABS-CBN on February 3.