#McLisse no more: McCoy de Leon, Elisse Joson confirm breakup

After years of sharing their love story with the public, actors McCoy de Leon and Elisse Joson have officially confirmed their breakup, putting an emotional close to the beloved #McLisse chapter.

In a heartfelt joint statement released on social media, the former couple opened up about their decision to part ways — not with bitterness, but with tenderness, respect, and love for their daughter, Felize.

The announcement was accompanied by a touching video of the three—Elisse, McCoy, and little Felize—singing “You Are My Sunshine,” with McCoy on guitar. It was a quiet, intimate moment that echoed the sincerity of their message.

“My biggest dream in life has always been to build a family I could call mine,” the statement begins, offering a glimpse into the deep commitment and hope that fueled their five-year relationship. While they acknowledged trying their best to stay together—“to love, to fight, to stay”—they’ve chosen to let go in order to welcome “a new kind of peace, growth, and healing.”

Far from framing their separation as a failure, the couple emphasized the reality and depth of their bond. “What we had was real,” they wrote. “And it gave us the greatest gift… our Felize.”

They recalled a tender moment when their daughter declared, “My family belongs to me,” reaffirming that no matter what changes, their united love for her remains unshaken. “She will always be right,” they added. “We will always belong to her.”

The couple’s message also served as a gentle request to the public: no speculation, no judgment. Instead, they ask for kindness and privacy as they navigate this transition—not only for their own healing, but to shape a narrative of love and strength that their daughter can one day look back on.

“We’re sharing this to honor what was,” they concluded. “This is us, stepping into a new chapter with love, respect, and no regrets.”