"Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition" raised the bar for star power in reality TV. We never thought we’d actually see the day when Kapamilya and Kapuso artists would live together under one roof. But the magic didn’t stop there, as Bahay ni Kuya was also lit up by the appearances of big-name celebrities who came in as houseguests.
Whether they were there to challenge the housemates, give heartfelt pep talks, or simply share a few laughs, these surprise visits created moments fans and the housemates will surely remember long after the season ends. Here’s a look back at all the celebrity houseguests who made PBB Collab even more unforgettable.
The show kicked off with a bang when Ivana Alawi entered Bahay Ni Kuya on the very first day. As her secret task, she convinced everyone that she’s one of the official housemates. Ivana formed a genuine bond with the housemates during stay.
“PBB” fanatics know it’s practically a rite of passage to first experience life as a housemate before becoming a full-fledged host. Mavy Legaspi was caught completely off guard when he went through that initiation in the pilot week. Luckily, he had his girlfriend, Kapuso housemate Ashley Ortega, by his side. His co-hosts and also former housemates Melai Cantiveros and Alexa Ilacad were asked to enter the house as well to join Mavy for a special task, but among them, Mavy stayed the longest.
Mavy’s fellow newbie “PBB” co-host Gabbi Garcia likewise entered the house not knowing what was coming her way. What made it funnier was that Gabbi, a proud foodie, came in just after the housemates had lost their weekly task, which meant no food budget for them. So her first worry was, "Magugutom ba ako?!" Thankfully, the housemates made sure she was fed.
Fans were thrilled when first-ever “PBB Teen” Big Winner Kim Chiu and her on-screen partner Paulo Avelino went it and were treated to a date experience by the housemates that made them feel like watching a rom-com scene unfold in real time. KimPau interacted with the housemates as part of the grand opening of their “Pinoy Big Pares” weekly task.
Michelle Dee made an entrance with full poise and confidence, then gave the housemates a “rampa masterclass” that turned Kuya's living room into a runway. Michelle’s mentoring prepared the housemates for their “Rampa Apmar” weekly task, where they had to model looks they created themselves as a way of addressing the public’s negative assumptions about them.
Michelle sure had fun with the gang. She was even recruited by Klarisse de Guzman and Esnyr into their made-up blonde girl group they called Dee-stiny’s Child.
Kilig was in the air when Sanya Lopez joined as the featured searcher in the “PBB Dating Game,” which put the spotlight on the boys as they competed for her attention. In the end, Ralph de Leon caught Sanya's eye and won a ‘merienda’ date with her.
It felt like a real K-Drama week inside Kuya’s house when Korean actor Kim Ji Soo stepped in as a special guest, bringing feel-good energy with his soft-spoken charm. He took part in the housemates' weekly task, where he starred in two live Filipino mini-series written by the housemates themselves. On his last night, he made an effort to cook ramyeon for the entire group, a gesture that felt like the perfect K-Drama ending.
The housemates fangirled and fanboyed hard over BINI Jhoanna and BINI Stacey. Although they had to hold back their excitement because they were in the middle of their Holy Week task, where they weren't allowed to speak for more than a total of 20 hours, the housemates still managed to express their joy with quiet squeals and wide-eyed reactions.
Donny Pangilinan brought a sporty vibe when he joined the "Shoot Para Sa Sulat" task, where the housemates had to score points in a basketball game to unlock letters from their loved ones.
At the same time as Donny’s visit, Robi Domingo walked in wearing a long wig to prank the housemates into thinking he was Belle Mariano coming to pick up Donny. Everyone was completely convinced he was Donny’s ‘ka-love team,’ making his visit one of the funniest moments in the house.
The housemates got their much-needed workout session with a mystery fitness instructor on screen, who turned out to be Kapuso actor David Licauco, much to the surprise of his best friend, then-housemate Dustin Yu.
Everyone was starstruck when Charo Santos and Dingdong Dantes entered the house. As icons in drama and game shows, they guided the housemates through a unique challenge that combined a game show format with storytelling, giving the remaining housemates a chance to open up about their personal journey and relationships with their moms.
Bianca Umali dedicated her PBB stint to her late mom who was a huge fan of the show. In a conversation with Kuya in the confession room, Bianca shared how PBB gave her mother comfort and happiness during her battle with breast cancer. Viewers also praised Bianca for tidying up the house, which led to playful jokes from netizens that maybe she came at the right time to finally fix the mess in the boys’ and girls’ bedrooms.
It was a full-on girl power moment when Bianca shared spotlight with no less than new-gen Darna herself, Jane De Leon. The housemates were stunned by Jane’s beauty as soon as she walked in. Jane also helped them during the "Balik-Bahay" task, where that week’s nominated housemates had been sent to a secret room, and the immune housemates were given a chance to bring them back to the main house through the said challenge.
Elegance and inspiration filled the famous blue and yellow house, thanks to Heart Evangelista. With the visual artist in Bahay Ni Kuya, it was only fitting for the housemates to take on an activity centered on art, with each of the Final Duos creating paintings to represent the causes they wanted to support. Heart, known for her advocacy work with thalassemia patients and aspin dogs, encouraged the housemates by sharing how true kindness means doing good even when no one is watching. And, of course, in true Heart fashion, she had her ‘sosyal’ moment in the kitchen as she prepared her special banana dessert for everyone to enjoy.
Barbie Forteza's visit may have been quick but she had a fun interaction with the housemates, coaching them through stretches and joining them in running around the house as part of a challenge called the "PBB Collab Fun Run."
It was a true homecoming for Gerald Anderson, who returned to Bahay ni Kuya nearly 20 years after his PBB Teen Edition stint in 2006, where he finished as the 3rd Big Placer. The “Amboy Hottie” proved he still has the same go-getter energy from his teenage days as he assisted the housemates in collecting ping-pong balls for their weekly task called "Sa Mata ng Pagtulong," which was dedicated to the Final Duos’ chosen charities and required them to bring 100 ping-pong balls through six rings into an end container using rackets.
Maris Racal first charmed viewers as the “Singing Sunshine ng Davao” during “PBB All In” in 2014. Her love for music brought the housemates together back then, and it was that same voice that lit up the house once again as she helped the PBB Collab batch compose an original song.
Unkabogable Superstar Vice Ganda surprised everyone by casually entering the house, as if she was just dropping by for a glass of water. But the moment she stepped into the living room, the housemates were completely starstruck, screaming in excitement at the sight of their unexpected visitor.
After a round of hilarious banter, Vice settled in with the housemates for a motivational talk. Vice then reminded the housemates that they are all limitless but warned them not to become complacent.
And who better to close the impressive lineup of houseguests than Asia’s King of Talk himself, Boy Abunda? The veteran host took on the mission of helping viewers get to know the Big Four duos on a deeper level through his trademark fiery questioning. The living room was transformed into a talk-show-style setup, with each duo seated together as he grilled them through his famous “Fast Talk.” He then moderated the “Duo Duelos,” where the tandems took turns questioning each other, followed by the intense “Defend Your Duo” segment, where each pair had to respond to harsh comments from the outside world.
At the end of his visit, Tito Boy, as he's fondly called, encouraged the Big Four duos to embrace the uncertainties of their journey and reminded them that anyone among them would be deserving of victory.
As the Big Night approaches, let's celebrate how far the housemates have come and the unforgettable moments they’ve shared with every celebrity guest.