In a dazzling showcase of nostalgia, star power, and fan love, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition alumni reunited under one roof for an unforgettable evening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for “The Big ColLove” fan convention.
The Celebrity Collab Edition marked a pioneering moment for PBB, uniting talents from rival networks—ABS-CBN’s Star Magic (Kapamilya) and GMA’s Sparkle Artist Center (Kapuso)—as duos in a first-of-its-kind battle of charisma and collaboration. The season kicked off on March 9, 2025, and concluded after an eventful 119-day run on July 5, crowning Brent Manalo and Mika Salamanca (“BreKa”) as winners, with runners-up Ralph de Leon and Will Ashley (“RaWi”). The finale also brought exciting news: a second season of the Celebrity Collab format is already in development.
Fans had their hearts stolen—and tickets booked early. Launched on July 8, tickets for the August 10 fancon sold out by August 3. The event was a high-energy mix of performances, touching moments, and surprise reunions.
Push Team’s recap of the top 10 highlights—entitled “‘OA sa saya!’” (“Overly fun!”)—captured the festivities’ vibrant energy, complete with kilig-inducing scenes and amusing skits. In another highlight article, “’PBB Collab’ boys choose their ‘queens’ at the ‘Big ColLove’,” the boys of the Collab Edition playfully selected their “queens,” adding warmth and humor to the evening.
All 20 housemates reunited, including the winning duos BreKa and RaWi, as well as CharEs (Charlie Fleming & Esnyr Ranollo), AzVer (AZ Martinez & River Joseph), and notable ex-housemates like Shuvee Etrata, Bianca De Vera, Ashley Ortega, Dustin Yu, Xyriel Manabat, Emilio Daez, Michael Sager, Kira Balinger, and more. Even popular content creator and actress Ivana Alawi joined in the reunion buzz on social media.
Originally launched to commemorate PBB’s 20th anniversary, the Celebrity Collab Edition not only brought talent across networks together—but also built a narrative of unity and shared success. Hosting duties, led by Bianca Gonzalez and Gen-Z favorite Alexa Ilacad, contributed to a contemporary, dynamic vibe throughout both the season and the fancon.
With the cast’s collective energy, fan reactions, and the announcement of a second season already rolling, The Big ColLove was more than a reunion—it was a statement. This fancon not only celebrated the highs of Celebrity Collab but effectively teased an even more exciting, highly anticipated next chapter for the format.
