Three months after wrapping up its maiden season, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition has once again opened its doors to welcome a fresh mix of Kapamilya and Kapuso young stars.
The new celebrity housemates to watch are: Sofia Pablo, Joaquin Arce, Marco Masa, Carmelle Collado, Heath Jornales, Krystal Mejes, Miguel Vergara, Princess Aliyah, Anton Vinzon, Eliza Borromeo, Rave Victoria, Waynona Collings, Iñigo Jose, Caprice Cayetano, Lee Victor, Lella Ford, John Clifford, Reich Alim, Fred Moser, and Ashley Sarmiento.
PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0 kicked off on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
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KLARISSE AND ESNYR
The return of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition has stirred a wave of nostalgia among the former housemates, bringing back memories of their time inside the iconic house.
"Nakaka-miss naman ang bahay ni Kuya [crying emoji]. Nakaka-miss yung kusina. Nakaka-miss si Ayuk! Nakaka-miss umutot sa garden area," joked Klarisse de Guzman.
Comedian and social media personality Esnyr, meanwhile, went along with a netizen who joked that nobody among the new batch looks like him and Klarisse.
"GRABE NAMAN KAYO SAMIN NI MOWM [crying emoji] Face card din kaya kami... declined nga lang HAHSHAHA chareng," remarked Esnyr, who tagged Klarisse to make sure she sees his comment.
RALPH DE LEON
Ralph de Leon couldn't help but reminisce about his own PBB journey, saying that his stint in the reality show "was both a challenge and a blessing" and that he "wouldn't have it any other way."
The Kapamilya Second Big Placer wrote on Instagram: "PB has changed my life for the better and sana ganun din para sa mga bagong housemates."
Ralph hopes the new batch of housemates will build a bond as strong as the one formed by the first group—a friendship that extended beyond the PBB house.
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WILL ASHLEY
Will Ashley, Kapuso Second Big Placer and Ralph’s former duo partner, grew emotional as he reminisced about his unforgettable PBB journey.
He wrote on X (Twitter): "Ngayon lang ulit ako nag relapse sa pbb simula lumabas kami.. grabe.
"Binabalikan ko journey ko, naming lahat. Nakakatuwang balikan yung mga ala-ala na sobrang masaya.
"Nakakatuwa na ngayon e lahat kami nag eexcel sa kanya kanyang karera. Puno ng positibong energy.
"Hanggang ngayon naman pero sana maibalik natin yung mga ganong panahon.
"Let’s focus on the positive everytime. Iwasan natin ang negatibo.
"Daming blessings ni Lord na dapat ikapasalamat, isa na kayo dun na walang sawang nag mamahal at sumusuporta.
"Sobrang nakaka senti. Daming nag bago, mapa work o personal na buhay, nakakatuwa.
"Mahal ko kayong lahat."
He also has a request to his fans: "Lapag naman kayo pics ko sa loob!"
Will added: "Support each of us housemates. Spread love guys."
The Kapuso actor, who recently held his first-ever sold-out concert at the New Frontier Theater, also took a moment to thank his former housemates.
He said: "Sa lahat ng mga housemates na nakasama ko. Mahal ko kayong lahat.
"Napaka ganda ng nabuo natin sa loob ng bahay na ikinapapasalamat ko na hanggang ngayon, dala dala natin."
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MIKA SALAMANCA
Meanwhile, Mika Salamanca, the big winner of the first PBB: Celebrity Collab Edition, posted a touching note for the new batch of housemates.
"I have a million things to say, but one thing is certain: it was a wonderful journey for us, and it will be for the upcoming new housemates."
Mika said that she'll always carry fond memories of her stay in PBB and that it was a unique experience she wouldn't have had elsewhere.
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JOSH FORD
Josh Ford is also "forever grateful" for the experience and lessons that PBB gave him.
He posted on Instagram: "Seeing a new season of PBB brings back so many memories.
"I’m forever grateful for that once in a lifetime experience that taught me so much about myself and about treating people with love, patience, and kindness.
"I’ll always carry those lessons with me. Once a housemate, always a housemate."
Josh added: "Wishing all the new housemates good luck on their journey, especially my friends who are part of this season, cheering for you always"
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AZ MARTINEZ AND BIANCA DE VERA
Kapuso Fourth Big Placer AZ Martinez tweeted, "sepanx"
Bianca de Vera, on the other hand, wrote: "nag rrelapse ako… pahingi naman pbb collab s1 screenshots diyan"