Brief Summary
The Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition features a collaboration between GMA Network and ABS CBN, bringing together Kapuso and Kapamilya stars. The season starts with initial tasks for both Kapuso and Kapamilya celebrities to find each other based on clues, followed by a hotel arrest period. The newly renovated PBB house is revealed, and the first seven Kapuso and Kapamilya celebrity housemates enter, facing immediate challenges. Ivana Alawi is introduced as a special house guest with a secret task, and Michael Sager joins as an official housemate. Hosts Gabby, Mavi, Alexa, and Melay receive a task that could prevent them from leaving the house.
- GMA and ABS-CBN stars collaborate.
- Housemates face initial tasks and hotel arrest.
- Ivana Alawi is a special house guest with a secret mission.
- Hosts receive a task that impacts their ability to leave the house.
Intro
The Pinoy Big Brother is celebrating a historical merging of two giant networks GMA and ABS-CBN. This collaboration will create a gathering of Kapuso and Kapamilya stars in Pinoy Big Brother celebrity edition.
Opening Performance
The show opens with a performance of "Sikat ang Pinoy," celebrating Filipino talent and resilience. The performers include SP Harr, Daren, the PBB Gen 11 Big 4 (Kai, Colet, Rain), Big Winner Vance Abanilla, the PBB dancers, and Julian San Jose.
Hosts Introduction
Bianca Gonzalez, Gabbi Garcia, Kim Chiu, Enchong Dee, Mavy Legaspi, Miel Ceros Francisco, Alexa Ilacad, and Robi Domingo are introduced as the hosts for this season. They encourage viewers to use the hashtag #PBBTheBigCollab for online engagement. The hosts also mention the online show "PBB Collab: The Online Verse" available on Kapamilya Online Live and GMA Capuso Stream.
Kapuso Housemates First Task
The Kapuso celebrity housemates are assigned their first task: they are placed in different locations within the GMA Network Center and must find each other based on clues to be transported to their hotel arrest.
Ashley Ortega Introduction
Ashley Ortega is introduced as the "Independent DeiZ Princess ng San Juan." She reflects on her decade in the industry, highlighting her lead role in a show and her competitive figure skating background. She values her roles as a good partner to her boyfriend, Mavy, and a good daughter.
Ashley's Task
Ashley receives a letter instructing her to find a beauty queen turned Kapuso actress who enjoys outdoor activities and traveling. The clue directs her to the makeup room 7C, and she must say the actress's name to open the door.
Meeting Shuvee Etrata
Ashley correctly guesses and finds Shuvee Etrata in the makeup room.
Will Ashley Introduction
Will Ashley is introduced as a Kapuso "dream boy" who is close to his mother. The clue directs Shuvee to the rehearsal room 2, identifying him as the "Mama's Green Bay ng Cavite."
Meeting Will Ashley
Shuvee correctly identifies and finds Will Ashley in the rehearsal room.
Josh Ford Introduction
Josh Ford is introduced as a Kapuso actor who started in showbiz at a young age. The clue directs Will and Ashley to dressing room 7A, identifying him as the "Survivor Lad ng United Kingdom."
Josh Ford's Background
Josh shares his background, mentioning he was born in the UK but grew up in the Philippines. He started with commercials and teleseryes, playing younger versions of actors. He returned to the Philippines after studying and faced a challenging time after a car accident that killed two companions.
Meeting Josh Ford
Will and Ashley find Josh in the dressing room.
Charlie Fleming Introduction
Charlie Fleming is introduced as a Kapuso teen actress with foreign blood who is fluent in Filipino. The clue directs Josh, Will, and Ashley to find the "Bubbly Bread Teener ng Cagayan de Oro."
Meeting Charlie Fleming
The group finds Charlie Fleming.
Dustin Yu Introduction
Dustin Yu is introduced as a Kapuso actor and restaurant owner who supports his family financially. The clue directs the group to find the "Chinito Boss Sikap ng Quezon City."
Meeting Dustin Yu
The group finds Dustin Yu.
Mika Salamanca Introduction
Mika Salamanca is introduced as a Kapuso actress and content creator who has tried various jobs. The clue directs the group to find the "Controversial Kaben P."
Meeting Mika Salamanca
The group finds Mika Salamanca.
Kapuso Group Task
Kuya instructs the seven Kapuso celebrities to go outside the GMA Network Center lobby and open the gold envelope. They realize there are more Kapuso housemates to come. The initial seven prepare to go to the hotel for a few days before entering Kuya's house.
Kapuso Housemates Reactions
The hosts comment on the Kapuso housemates, noting their fresh faces and interesting backgrounds. Mavy expresses his excitement for the new Kapuso artists and sends a message to Ashley.
Hotel Arrest
The celebrity housemates are taken to a hotel arrest, where they will stay without phones, devices, or communication with the outside world. A luggage check is conducted to finalize what they can bring into the house.
House Reveal
An exclusive look at the newly renovated PBB house is shown.
Kapuso Housemates Enter the House
The first seven Kapuso celebrity housemates enter the PBB house.
First Impressions and Roadblocks
The Kapuso celebrity housemates react to entering the house, but they are stopped by a barrier. Melay and Gabbi receive a task letter from Kuya, which they are instructed not to open yet.
Task Letter
Melay and Gabbi bring the task letter to the garden area.
Kapuso Celebrities in the Garden
The Kapuso celebrities greet Gabbi in the garden.
Kapamilya Housemates Task
The Kapamilya housemates are also given a task, similar to the Kapuso housemates, where they are placed in different locations within the ABS-CBN compound and must find their connections to each other.
AC Bonifacio Introduction
AC Bonifacio is introduced as a dancer born and raised in Canada. She started dancing at age 3 and gained fame after winning a reality dance competition in 2015. She values her family, especially her mother.
AC's Task
AC receives a letter instructing her to find a Kapamilya online star and actor who has received awards in both academics and his chosen field, identifying him as the "Sensational Viral Beshy ng Davao del Sur." She is directed to the Dolphy Theater lobby.
Meeting Snyper
AC correctly guesses and finds Snyper in the Dolphy Theater lobby.
Brent Manalo Introduction
Brent Manalo is introduced as a Kapamilya online heartthrob. The clue directs AC and Snyper to find someone they once shared a classroom with, identifying him as the "Gentle Inong Heartthrob ng Tarlac" in Studio 10.
Meeting Brent Manalo
AC and Snyper find Brent Manalo in Studio 10.
Clarice de Belen Introduction
Clarice de Belen is introduced as a Kapamilya birit queen whose father is also from another country, identifying her as the "Kwelang Soul Diva ng Antipolo."
Meeting Clarice de Belen
The group finds Clarice de Belen.
River Joseph Introduction
River Joseph is introduced as a Kapamilya businessman and actor who loves dogs, identifying him as the "Sporty Business Bro ng Muntinglupa." He is to be found in dressing room 17.
Meeting River Joseph
The group finds River Joseph. River shares that he comes from a family of businessmen but entered show business after being discovered on social media. He balances his career with sports, thanks to his supportive family.
Ralph Tan Introduction
Ralph Tan is introduced as a Kapamilya Judo gold medalist turned host and actor, identified as the "Dutiful Judo Son ng Cavite."
Meeting Ralph Tan
The group finds Ralph Tan.
Kira Balinger Introduction
Kira Balinger is introduced as an artistic Kapamilya actress from Cavite, identified as the "Hopeful Bell ng Cavite."
Meeting Kira Balinger
The group finds Kira Balinger.
Kapamilya Group Task
The Kapamilya housemates are instructed to go to the executive lobby and open the gold envelope. They realize there are more Kapamilya housemates to come and prepare to go to the hotel.
Kapamilya Housemates Reactions
The Kapamilya housemates express their excitement and nervousness.
Kapamilya Housemates Enter the House
The Kapamilya celebrity housemates arrive at the PBB house.
Roadblocks for Kapamilya Housemates
The Kapamilya housemates are also stopped by a barrier. Mavy and Alexa are tasked with greeting the Kapamilya housemates and receive a task letter.
Kapamilya Celebrities in the Garden
Mavy and Alexa lead the Kapamilya celebrities to the garden area.
Ivana Alawi Enters as a House Guest
Ivana Alawi enters the confession room and is revealed as a special house guest. Kuya tasks her with convincing the other housemates that she is a celebrity housemate and giving gifts to three of them, using the moniker "the Phenomenal Content Queen ng Quezon City."
Michael Sager Enters as a Housemate
Michael Sager is introduced as a celebrity housemate. He grew up watching Pinoy shows in Canada and started live streaming to entertain people.
Michael Enters the House
Michael prepares to enter the house.
Task for Gabby, Mavy, Alexa and Melay
Gabby, Mavy, Alexa, and Melay are given a task that they must complete to leave the house. The details of the task will be revealed later.
