For many "Pinoy Big Brother" fans, a “Kabataang Pinoy” celebrity edition was long a dream, and now, it’s finally that era. "Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0" just made its grand premiere on October 25, reuniting ABS-CBN’s Star Magic and GMA’s Sparkle, two powerhouse homes of the stars, once again.
This season, all eyes are on the Gen Z housemates, aged 16 to 20, as they open up their youthful, unfiltered selves and totally relatable stories inside Bahay ni Kuya.
And of course, it wouldn’t be “Pinoy Big Brother” without the Pamilya ni Kuya! Returning as hosts are Alexa Ilacad and Mavy Legaspi (for the online segment), and Melai Cantiveros, Gabbi Garcia, and Bianca Gonzalez for the main show. Though the family felt a little incomplete that night (we missed Robi Domingo, Kim Chiu, and Enchong Dee, who had prior commitments), the show made up for it with a huge surprise—an iconic comeback that had fans buzzing online.
After years away from the “PBB” stage, Luis Manzano is officially back! And who better to welcome him than Big Brother himself inside the confession room? Luis first hosted PBB during "Celebrity Edition 1" in 2006, when Bianca was still a housemate, and later returned for "PBB Teen Edition Plus" in 2008, where Robi was one of the teen housemates.
It’s been a while since we last saw Luis inside Bahay ni Kuya, and even he admitted he was feeling a little nervous stepping back in, knowing "PBB" hits different for viewers. Still, he calls it a blessing to be back, telling Big Brother, “’Yung Luis na nakasama mo dati ay isa nang asawa at ama." Of course, Kuya was proud of how far he had come and he's certain that Luis’ signature wit would bring more colors to this edition. He wouldn’t be called the “Pambansang Host” for nothing, right?
Luis and Melai together again was chaos and comedy gold right away. Who else is looking forward to more hilarious Luis-Melai core moments? Even the two 'bunso' of the family, Gabbi and Mavy, looked extra hyped to share hosting duties with Luis for the first time. If this is how fun the premiere already is, imagine the rest of the season!
Watch "PBB Collab 2.0" to get to know more about the twenty housemates — ten from Star Magic (Joaquin Arce, Carmelle Collado, Krystal Mejes, Miguel Vergara, Eliza Borromeo, Lella Ford, Reich Alim, Fred Moser, Iñigo Jose, Rave Victoria) and ten from Sparkle (Sofia Pablo, Marco Masa, Heath Jornales, Princess Aliyah, Anton Vinzon, Waynona Collings, Caprice Cayetano, Lee Victor, John Clifford, Ashley Sarmiento).
Viewers can watch "PBB Collab 2.0" online via live streams on Pinoy Big Brother's YouTube Channel, Kapamilya Online Live (KOL), and iWant.