Former StarStruck alumnus Alvin Aragon has sparked public debate after sharing revelations about his past experiences and his views on faith and sexuality in a recently circulated video.

In the video, Aragon recounted childhood trauma and later sexual encounters involving gay individuals in showbiz, including reporters, talent managers and television hosts. He did not disclose any names.

“Noong mga six or seven years old ako, hinila ako ng bading sa isang eskinita, tapos ipinasok niya ako sa bahay niya. Yun, ginamit niya ang katawan ko. Tapos simula noon, I allowed myself to enjoy that kind of pleasures na ibinibigay ng pakikipag-sex sa kapwa lalake,” he confessed. He added that he later monetized sexual encounters with gay men as he entered showbiz.

Aragon said he once believed he was gay because of these experiences but claimed his life changed after turning to faith.

“I asked the Lord Jesus, forgive me. I cried out to Him. Sabi ko, 'Lord, I’m sorry.' Natakot ako kay God, nag-repent ako. Nag-believe ako sa gospel and I received forgiveness from the Lord. Binago Niya yung life ko simula 2009, hindi ko na yon ginagawa," he said.

He also described what he called another test of faith, alleging that an undersecretary from a government agency made advances toward him.

“Kahit hirap kami sa buhay. I refused at binago ako ni Lord. Nagkaroon ako ng family. Ikinasal ako sa isang babae, nagkaroon ako ng tatlong anak.”

Aragon further drew criticism after calling on members of the LGBTQIA+ community to repent and seek forgiveness.

“The gays will be thrown into hell. Ang mga bading, itatapon Niya sa impiyerno. If you don’t stop, God will throw you to hell.”

His statements prompted a response from veteran television host Boy Abunda, a known advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights.

Abunda acknowledged Aragon’s right to his faith but stressed that personal beliefs should not be imposed on others.

“The moment you imposed your faith on us, you’re crossing a very dangerous line. Nasaktan ako dahil I raised my lesbian niece with love, respect, and you’re telling me based on your belief na mali ako? Hindi ako papayag dahil kasalanan ba ng isang magulang na akapin ang kanyang anak na LGBT with love and respect?”

Abunda urged the public to distinguish between sharing personal testimony and passing judgment, emphasizing the importance of respect and boundaries in both faith and parenting.

The exchange has since generated mixed reactions online, with some expressing support for Aragon’s testimony and others condemning his remarks as harmful to the LGBTQIA+ community.