“Y’all should leave us alone! Since we married, y’all have been sniffing like hungry dogs, looking for what you will never find…”
Nollywood actor Frederick Leonard has addressed ongoing rumours of marital points alongside with his spouse, Peggy Ovire, after over two years of marriage.
The couple, each effectively-identified figures in Nollywood, married in November 2022. Ever since, they’ve reach below scrutiny from nosy fans and sportive bloggers,
In an in depth Instagram put up on Thursday, Frederick expressed frustration with the inaccurate tales circulating online.
He clarified that their marriage is non-public and never inaugurate to public scrutiny. He cautioned bloggers to remain spreading baseless rumours about their relationship.
Witness this put up on InstagramA put up shared by FREDERICK | L E O N A R D. (FilmLord) ✨️ (@freddieleonard)
Diagnosed for his roles in romantic and intense scenes, striking seems to be to be like, and chemistry in movies, Frederick’s most modern movies on YouTube reignited discussions about his decisions in film roles, given his marital deliver.
The 44-year-feeble actor countered critics questioning his on-display performances and marriage, stating, “I am gay and fulfilled. I’m not gonna dwell kissing in movies because I’m now married or due to what some unenlightened tiresome individuals will think. No expert actor anywhere in the realm does that. Just a few of y’all can even aloof dwell trying to indict innocent actresses starring in movies with me.
“These are professionals getting paid to do their jobs and put food on their tables. For those who choose to judge my true nature as a person by the roles I play in movies, it goes to show how daft you are, and that’s not my fault. It’s not my job to boost your IQ. Peggy and I are different! Read that again. Leave us alone! I love my wife, and my wife loves me,” the award-winning actor said.
‘Leave us on my own!’
Frederick firmly said that their marriage just will not be any one else’s business and accused critics of anticipating complications in their relationship. He added that he and his spouse lift out not owe any individual explanations for their decisions or actions.
The Anambra-born actor highlighted that marriage just will not be a produce of adjust, emphasising his spouse’s independence. He explained that Peggy is free to put up footage with out him, opt not to position on her wedding ring, jog on my own, put on short dresses, and are living fortunately with out being judged by outsiders.
He wrote: “Dear slothful and needless bloggers, with your empty-headed followers, leave me and my spouse’s names out of your contaminated blogs. This marriage just will not be your business. What goes on in this marriage will not originate your life higher or put meals to your table. Beyond mistaken leadership, poverty is at an all-time high because stupidity is on the increase, and individuals are channelling their vitality and a focus wrongly.
“Y’all can even aloof leave us on my own! Since we married, y’all were sniffing love hungry dogs, looking for what that you simply might also not ever find. We provide out not owe this toxic social media dwelling any rationalization for our actions or a sneak gaze of what is happening in our dwelling. Marriage just will not be slavery! She can put up Christmas footage with out me in them. She can relaxation her fingers and never put on her ring. I provided the ring, and I’m not complaining. She can recede on vacation with out me–or not it is not your business.
“She can wear short dresses ‘cos she’s a stunning woman, and the bush ones amongst you will be alright. She can live her life and be happy! Peggy and I never consulted any of you when we decided to get married. Therefore, we don’t owe you, sh!t! This app (Instagram) was created to connect, share love, and have fun, but frustrated people have made it toxic. This will be the last time The Leonards will address blogs and social media idiocy. If y’all decide to continue in your folly after this post, my wife and I will relax and laugh, as the senseless ones will become a source of entertainment for us.”
Background
In April, the wedding, once effectively-known as a lengthy-term love tale, grew to turn into the centre of public speculation regarding a seemingly disaster.
Followers reacted strongly after the couple shared cryptic posts on social media that regarded directed at each lots of. Frederick expressed frustration over being mistreated and prevented, while Peggy spoke back with a video emphasising how mistreatment can change even the kindest particular person. These exchanges sparked intense reactions online, many interpreting them as indicators of effort in their two-year marriage.
This inconvenience further fuelled rumours, with fans and bloggers noting that the couple had not been viewed collectively at public occasions or sharing videos as they once did. Some speculated that the couple shall be living aside, while others urged they were trying to maintain their lives non-public.
Amid the flurry of speculation, Peggy quietly denied accusations of their marriage’s collapse in July by an Instagram put up. She flaunted her wedding ring in footage from an undisclosed vacation, asserting that she changed into living her life fortunately and dismissing the rumours as “background noise.”
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The rumours gained unusual traction in September when blogger Cutie Juls alleged that Frederick had been vacationing in Mexico alongside with his spouse. Then again, the legend bent when the blogger urged a third win collectively shall be involved. Nollywood actress Uju Okoli stumbled on herself implicated, prompting her to respond publicly. Okoli’s feedback aimed to defuse the inconvenience, emphasising her goodwill and dismissing the allegations.
But again, on Wednesday, the rumours gained extra flesh after Peggy shared solo ‘Christmas footage’ (which couples are on the total wanting to half) with out her wedding ring, leading to online discussions of their ship.
Frederick started acting in 2001, continued his schooling, and returned in 2008 alongside with his first lead characteristic in “Indian Doctor.” He gained repute by the TV assortment “Disclosure” and produced the film “Void” in 2019. He has won awards love Handiest Supporting Actor at the 2014 Golden Icons Academy Awards.
Peggy started as a model, winning the 2006 Leave out Nigeria Galaxy festival, sooner than debuting in the 2013 film “Best of Enemies.” She rose to repute with the TV assortment “Husbands of Lagos” and has produced movies love “Ufuoma.” Ovire won the 2015 Metropolis Other individuals Award for Most Promising Actress.
