Are They Confirming the Romance? Jessica Rodríguez and Chef Yisus Spark Speculation with Two Photos
Por Miriam Gonzalez ·
Speculation about Chef Yisus and TV host Jessica Rodríguez’s romantic relationship gained momentum again after the two shared—almost simultaneously—photos and videos from the idyllic Turks and Caicos Islands. Although neither has publicly confirmed a relationship, the details in their posts have piqued the curiosity of their followers.
The story between the two isn’t new. When the Venezuelan chef announced his divorce from María Juliana Atehortua—the mother of his daughters Anabella and Silvana—a little over two years ago, rumors began to circulate linking him romantically to Jessica, who at the time was his co-host on *Despierta América*. However, those rumors were never confirmed, nor were there any statements suggesting that the host was the cause of the separation.
The posts that raised suspicions between Chef Yisus and Jessica Rodríguez
The rumors resurfaced thanks to social media. Both Chef Yisus and Jessica shared photos of themselves enjoying beaches, pools, and tropical scenery that, according to users, appear to be from the same resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Although they don’t appear together in any of the posts, one detail caught people’s attention in particular: in one of Jessica’s videos, she is seen with a man whose legs are the only part visible. For many followers, that scene fueled the theory that the two had gone on a romantic getaway.
Despite this, the photos alone do not confirm that they are in a romantic relationship, so everything remains in the realm of speculation.
What really fueled the speculation happened a few days later, when the chef responded to several posts by his followers on Instagram.
Among them , one comment stood out from a user who wrote: “Enjoy your lives—you two make a beautiful couple. Long live love!” Far from ignoring it, Chef Yisus replied with a “thank you” accompanied by several heart emojis.
Chef Yisus’s gesture that caught everyone’s attention
Another follower commented: “You and Jessica make a really cute couple. I hope you enjoyed your vacation, ” a message to which the chef also replied with a thank-you.
Many internet users interpreted these interactions as a sign that the two might be starting a relationship, although neither of them has made an official announcement.
Both Jessica Rodríguez and Chef Yisus are well-known figures among Hispanic audiences. She continues as a co-host of *Despierta América*, where she shares the screen with Karla Martínez, Francisca, Alan Tacher, and the rest of Univision’s morning team.
For his part, Chef Yisus recently began a new chapter in his career by joining *En Casa con Telemundo*, a show that airs Monday through Friday in the afternoon.
While rumors continue to swirl, both have chosen to keep their private lives out of the public eye. For now, the coincidences during their vacations and the chef’s responses on social media are the only things keeping the conversation alive, with no official confirmation regarding their relationship status.