I am glad that the rumours are spreading. Let them feel the heat.
The best part? You're not the one who is spreading so wh can't blame it on you.
What you can do is not to deny or whitewash things. If they ask upfront, you could give an enigmatic answer that doesn't whitewash or confirm too much.
Perhaps you could think of what your response will be.
You can call me Dory/ Grl.
As a wise fish once sang,"Just keep swimming!"
It's no use to go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.