At the Olympics, love bloomed, and Carlos Yulo’s journey was a highlight. He became the second Filipino to win an Olympic gold and the first to take home two. During his stunning floor routine, he dazzled with a 15.000 score, celebrating with pumped fists and a heartfelt salute to the crowd, especially his girlfriend, Chloe San Jose. But their love story hasn’t been without its challenges.

Chloe recently opened up about her journey from tough times where she faced some serious challenges in her teenage years, like domestic violence that really hit her mental health hard. To escape the chaos at home, she threw herself into school and activities. But after a big argument over dinner, she realized she had to leave for her own peace of mind. Even though she tried to fix things with her mom, the situation just didn’t get better, so she made the tough call to step away. And now, she’s sharing how this choice impacted Carlos when she ran away.

In a heartfelt chat with Toni Gonzaga Studio, Chloe opened up about a tough chapter in her life, saying, “So when I ran away from home, it became serious since he was worried about me after not hearing from me for two days.” During that time, the police in Australia were keeping her safe and out of sight, fearing that if she was spotted, her parents might whisk her away.

After two long days of silence, when she and Carlos finally reconnected, she felt an overwhelming sense of relief. “I was worried that he might think that I have ghosted him,” she shared, emphasizing her concern for how he might feel. Thankfully, she added, “Good thing he didn’t feel that way.”

It seems their bond has only grown stronger through it all. Carlos Yulo has been Chloe’s rock, standing by her side—whether she was navigating her family struggles or even when it came to light that Carlos’ mom wasn’t exactly a fan of their relationship. So where did this come from?

Carlos Yulo’s mom isn’t a fan of his girlfriend

When Carlos Yulo revealed that his mom had taken charge of his finances without his permission, his mother, Anjelica, quickly defended her actions. In an interview from August, she claimed that moving the money into her personal account was her way of safeguarding it for Carlos’s future. But it seems the real friction wasn’t just about finances; it truly ignited when Anjelica discovered her son’s relationship with Chloe San Jose.

Carlos shared that his mother was not on board with Chloe, pointing to her Australian upbringing as the issue. Anjelica criticized her more liberal lifestyle, judging her appearance and behavior, and even voiced concerns that Chloe might be using him for his money. “Chloe is a red flag,” Carlos recalled, noting how his mom felt her Fil-Australian background and style weren’t acceptable.

Carlos’ mom even insisted Chloe was only interested in his wealth, despite Carlos’s defense that Chloe has her own career, funds her travels, and works hard for everything she has. Standing by Chloe, he firmly supported their bond, saying he genuinely cared for her. Now, with both of them choosing to distance themselves from their families, Carlos and Chloe continue to stand side by side, stronger than ever, backing each other through every challenge.