The ABS-CBN Christmas Special, an annual tradition among Kapamilya stars, aired on various platforms last Dec. 18.

But many fans noticed that the LizQuen love team, composed of Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, were not included in the bevy of stars during the special show.

Hours before the airing of the program, Liza explained the reason why she's not in the show.

In a series of tweets, Liza wrote: "Hello everyone! As much as @itsenriquegil and I would’ve loved to be at the ABS-CBN Christmas Special this year, we won’t be able to make it due to unforeseen circumstances. We really wanted to be there for all of you, and we were ecstatic to see our Kapamilya whom we missed dearly."

"Actually we were just at ABS-CBN yesterday recording for tonight’s event. I received a call from my family in the states yesterday right after recording, and I was told that my great grandma Bobbie wasn’t doing so well," she continued.

"She was one of the people who raised me back when I was in America, and I wouldn’t miss being with her during tough times for the world. Please include her and the rest of our family in your prayers. Thank you so much for understanding. Love you all (heart emoji)."

Among the stars who graced the event were Coco Martin, Julia Montes, Kim Chiu, Darren Espanto, Gary Valenciano, Janine Gutierrez, Ogie Alcasid, Jayda, Kyle Echarri, Regine Velasquez, Lovi Poe, Paulo Avelino, Richard Gomez, Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Seth Fedelin, Andrea Brillantes, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, and Sharon Cuneta.

The show paid tribute to the country’s everyday heroes from different sectors who have selflessly devoted themselves to serve their fellow Filipinos and have sparked hope in the hearts of many.