Young TV host-actress Alex Gonzaga has apologized to the fans of Kim Chiu and Gerald Anderson whom she may have hurt with her comment in one “Juicy” episode.

“Sorry kung na-offend kayo sa sinabi ko. Sana next time, manood pa rin kayo ng ‘Juicy.’ Next time, makikita n’yo, ipagtatanggol ko si Kim.

“Hindi lang siguro nakikita, pero tina-try ko naman maging fair sa lahat ng napag-uusapan namin,” Alex relayed through Manila Bulletin Entertainment Online in an exclusive interview held at the launch of her and Toni Gonzaga’s endorsement of Shapes, a clothing line for women.

Alex explained how her seemingly innocent remark on Gerald incensed Kimerald fans.

“Hindi ako nag-comment kay Kim. Sa ‘Juicy,’ parang napag-usapan ang Gerald Anderson and Sarah Geronimo tandem. [Tapos] si Kuya Pete Ampoloquio, nag-comment siya.

“Ako, pinagtanggol ko si Kim. Pero, na-edit at ang lumabas na lang sa sinabi ko, si Gerald siguro, dahil nakapartner na rin niya si Kim, it’s time naman siguro na makita ‘yong versatility niya na makapartner ‘yong iba. ‘Yon lang ang sinabi ko [pero] nag-react na sila [Kimerald fans] nang sobra,” Alex explained.

The TV host has a theory on why some fans of the young love team reacted in such a manner.

“Basta nakita ko lang ‘yon [their comments] sa Internet. Siyempre, mas masakit ‘yon. Ganoon din pala sila sa lahat. Ini-expect nila, since nakasama ko si Kim, maging kampi rin ako kay Kim. Wala po akong sinasabi against Kim. Kahit naman sabihin kong payat si Kim, eh, pareho naman kaming payat.”

Anyway, Alex is one of the fashion-forward young idols today. On her list as fashion influences are Nicole Richie, Jennifer Aniston, Mariel Rodriguez, Heart Evangelista and her sister Toni.

So, what’s her fashion sense?

“Usually, pagka-ako lang, very laidback, mga shirt and jeans lang. Pero sa taping, kahit papaano [ay] medyo experimental. Kailangan naka-dress, may layering.”

Alex turned pensive when Manila Bulletin Entertainment Online asked her if there is any dress that she will never get to wear in the future.

After a short pause, she said, “Sa tingin ko, lahat masusuot ko. Sa gag show ko sa TV 5, kahit ano naisusuot ko.”

Then she recalled a funny experience in which she experimented on something that she wore.

“Nag-swimming kami nila Ate Toni noon. Nagulat ang lahat nang lumabas ako nang naka-bra suot with matching bikini!

“‘Pag labas ko, sabi nila, ‘Bakit naka-bra ka?’ Sabi ko, ‘Pakialam n’yo!’

“Pero, in fairness, complementing naman kasi color yellow naman ang bra ko at ang bikini ay green,” she said, laughing.

As for Shapes, Alex more or less has a clue as to why the brand stands out from the rest.

“The brand has everything. When it comes to your mood---pag gusto mo ng casual, formal sporty---lahat nake-cater nila.  Nag-a-adjust siya kung ano ang uso ngayon. Hindi siya iyong stereotype. Ngayon, may accessories pa sila.”