Ivan Gunawan Admits He Almost Married Ayu Ting Ting, Tells the Story of Falling in Love

Kapanlagi.com - The relationship between Ivan Gunawan and Ayu Ting Ting has often been the focus of public attention. The two are known to be very close, not only in the entertainment world but also in their personal lives.

Interestingly, Ivan Gunawan openly admits that he almost married Ayu Ting Ting. This confession was made directly in the Youtube podcast Comic 8 Revolution. In his statement, Ivan Gunawan shared the story of how he fell in love with Ayu Ting Ting.

This famous presenter and designer also recounted that when Ayu Ting Ting was going through a difficult time, being pregnant and facing divorce, he had wanted to be a companion for the singer. However, that plan never materialized due to personal considerations. Also read other articles about Ivan Gunawan and Ayu Ting Ting on Liputan6.

1. Clarification About the Rumor of Being Proposed to

Ivan Gunawan's story about his relationship with Ayu Ting Ting (credit: Youtube.com/Comic 8 Revolution)

The issue that Ivan Gunawan was once rejected by Ayu due to a dowry of 100 million IDR had been widely discussed. However, Ayu Ting Ting denied the rumor and stated that it was just a joke. This clarification emphasizes that the gossip had once been in the public spotlight.

"No, that was just a joke. That was just a joke from my dad," said Ayu in a conversation with Ivan Gunawan on the Youtube podcast Comic 8 Revolution.

2. Ayu Ting Ting Calls Ivan Gunawan a Sensitive Man

Ivan Gunawan's story about his relationship with Ayu Ting Ting (credit: Instagram.com//ayutingting92/)

In this moment, Ayu Ting Ting revealed that Ivan Gunawan is a very sensitive man. She gave examples of small attentions that mean a lot. Even without being asked, Ivan often shows affection and care, including giving gifts and items that Ayu Ting Ting likes.

"Yes. He came back from abroad. I bought you a camera. Suddenly he comes back from abroad and says here it is, the brand is Fendi." Said Ayu Ting Ting.

3. Tell the Story of Falling in Love with Ayu Ting Ting

Ivan Gunawan's story about his relationship with Ayu Ting Ting (credit: Youtube.com/Comic 8 Revolution)

Ivan Gunawan also shared that he started to like Ayu Ting Ting since he saw her wearing a soldier's outfit during a singing performance. They met in a TV program together, which marked the beginning of Ivan Gunawan's love for Ayu. At that time, he was still in a complex personal phase because of his appearance. However, his feelings for Ayu were very real and gave him the courage to approach her.

"So the first time I fell in love with someone, Ayu Ting Ting, was when she wore a soldier's outfit. She had just sung, right? Singing again. Basically, how do I get her number? Then I said I want you to wear my clothes, right? I mean, do you want to wear my clothes?" reminisced Ivan Gunawan when he met Ayu Ting Ting.

"At that time, I was still in a transition between being me and Madam. I was really made up. So I felt this dilemma. On one hand, I liked her, on the other hand, my appearance was still (made up) as a woman." he added.

4. Remembering the PDKT Days

Ivan Gunawan's story about his relationship with Ayu Ting Ting (credit: Instagram.com/ivan_gunawan/)

Their approach moments were colored by Ivan Gunawan's efforts to find Ayu Ting Ting's phone number. After that, he immediately sent a giant teddy bear as a sign of affection. This memory shows that their relationship was once very close personally. In fact, Ivan openly asked Ayu Ting Ting if she had a boyfriend at that time.

"After the off-air, he sent a huge teddy bear, Pam. He even told his driver to deliver the teddy bear. Then he asked, "Do you have a boyfriend yet?" said Ayu Ting Ting.

5. Almost Marrying Ayu Ting Ting

Ivan Gunawan's story about his relationship with Ayu Ting Ting (credit: Instagram.com/ivan_gunawan/)

Ivan Gunawan revealed that he once really wanted to marry Ayu when the singer of Alamat Palsu was pregnant and going through a divorce process. At that time, Ayu Ting Ting was pregnant with Bilqis, but in the process of divorcing her ex-husband.

This situation made Ivan Gunawan intend to be Ayu Ting Ting's life partner. Ivan also expressed that he truly liked Ayu Ting Ting.

"I reached a point where I was almost wanting to marry her when she was pregnant. At first, she was pregnant but didn't tell me, and I invited her to a fashion show. I thought, oh my God, she doesn't have a partner. Should I just marry her? So my feelings for her were not just like; it was love and I really couldn't be apart from her." explained Ivan Gunawan.

6. Reveals the Reason for Not Marrying Ayu Ting Ting

Ivan Gunawan's story about his relationship with Ayu Ting Ting (credit: Instagram.com/ivan_gunawan/)

Although Ayu Ting Ting's parents like Ivan Gunawan, the intention to marry the singer has not yet materialized. Ivan Gunawan revealed the reason for not marrying Ayu Ting Ting. He admitted that he cares for Ayu so much that he is afraid of hurting her if their relationship does not go as hoped.

"But why did it never happen between us? Because I am afraid it won't meet expectations. I care so much that I don't want to hurt her. If I wanted to (get married), we would have had kids by now, sweetheart." said Ivan Gunawan.

7. QnA on the Relationship between Ivan Gunawan and Ayu Ting Ting

1. What is the reason Ivan Gunawan canceled his marriage to Ayu?

Ivan feels too fond of Ayu and is afraid of hurting her if the marriage does not meet expectations.

2. Are Ivan and Ayu just friends?

They are very close and care for each other, but have never had an official relationship as a couple.

3. When did Ivan Gunawan express his feelings?

Ivan Gunawan started liking Ayu Ting Ting since their first meeting at one of the events.

4. Who is Ayu Ting Ting's current partner?

Ayu Ting Ting has not been reported to be close to any man since her failed marriage to Infantry Lieutenant Muhammad Fardhana.

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