The ongoing controversy surrounding former SexBomb member Izzy Trazona and her husband, Alvin Aragon, has sparked a massive wave of celebrity reactions. While the couple recently made headlines for citing their religion as the reason behind Izzy’s departure from the group and their stance on their trans daughter, Sofia, the industry isn’t holding back. From noontime parodies to heartfelt defenses of the SexBomb name, the receipts are piling up as peers and icons call for a shift from condemnation to compassion.The buzz reached a fever pitch on It’s Showtime, where Vice Ganda playfully coined an “11th commandment” during a segment, joking that “thou shalt resign from SexBomb” has apparently been added to the list. While the audience erupted in laughter, the underlying message was clear: using “divine direction” as a reason for professional restrictions hasn’t sat well with the public. Similarly, Sue Ramirez joined the conversation by reacting to Alvin’s viral interview takes, emphasizing that being judgmental and his prejudice against people of diverse SOGIESC is a greater misstep than the lifestyles the couple is currently critiquing.

A significant portion of the backlash stems from Alvin’s recent interview where he name-dropped Gloc-9, Ian Veneracion, and K Brosas, questioning their “good parenting” for openly supporting their queer children. Alvin criticized Gloc-9 for writing a song (the hit “Sirena”) for his son and mocked the supportive nature of these celebrity parents with a sarcastic “Whooo! Palakpakan natin!” This prompted a fierce response from K Brosas, who took to social media to shut down the condemnation. 

“Galit na galit? Gustong manakit, Kuya?” Brosas said in a video. “Ayaw ko sana magsalita eh pero kasi binanggit mo pangalan ko, Kuya, binanggit mo kami. Parang kinondena mo kami dahil tanggap namin mga anak namin?” she added. 

She pointedly asked if Alvin had ever contributed to her daughter Crystal’s upbringing, even something as simple as baon for school—before judging her parenting. She later quipped that while Alvin might be waiting for applause in heaven, he might instead receive a “palakpak sa mukha” (slap to the face) for his judgmental attitude.

Adding to the humorous reactions, actor Carlo Aquino recently posted a status. a candid plea to stop reposting the “kinakausap ni God,” as he does not want to see it on his feed.

Amidst the heated posts and reactions coming from various sides of the internet, celebrity Tuesday Vargas offered a gentler perspective, calling for a much more understanding and kindness towards Aragon, and urging the public to refrain from fueling the fire.  

Rica Peralejo, who is vocal about her own Christian faith, reminded everyone that “love comes before judgment.” She was joined by IC Mendoza, who pleaded for an end to weaponizing faith against the LGBTQ+ community, sharing that one shouldn’t have to choose between identity and spirituality. Meanwhile, Wilma Doesnt slammed the critiques directed at the SexBomb Girls’ legacy, defending the group’s hard work and refusing to let their past be framed as anything less than professional excellence.

Providing a final, matured perspective, OPM icon Gary Valenciano weighed in by reflecting on his own journey as a Christian. Admitting he was once a “honeymooning” believer who was quick to judge, Gary V offered a gentle correction to Alvin’s approach: “It took me time to learn that the truth, even if it hurts, you don’t have to make it hurt more. It hurts enough already.”

As celebs and Gen Z hold Alvin Aragon accountable for harmful remarks, many are also calling for compassion as mental health concerns surface, reminding us that faith should never be weaponized, and empathy should never be optional.