- Netizens bashed Diana Mackey’s mom for being rude to Melai Cantiveros.
- Biana Gonzalez said Diana’s mom was just being a mother at that moment.
- Diana’s mom apologized to Melai after the incident.
Pinoy Big Brother host Bianca Gonzalez defended housemate Diana Mackey’s mom Rowena Cariaga who earned the ire of netizens after she was seemingly rude to Melai Cantiveros.
In a reply tweet to a netizen, Bianca said Diana’s mom was “just being a mom” during that moment. She also praised Melai for handling the situation well.
“She was just being a mom.. Mahirap talaga kasi syempre pa-Big Four na tapos dun pa na-evict.. iba iba din talaga tayo ng way ng pag-express ng disappointment o lungkot. Melai did so well.”
She was just being a mom.. ❤ Mahirap talaga kasi syempre pa-Big Four na tapos dun pa na-evict.. iba iba din talaga tayo ng way ng pag-express ng disappointment o lungkot. Melai did so well. 🙏🏼
— Bianca Gonzalez Intal (@iamsuperbianca) July 6, 2019
Last Saturday, during the last eviction and announcement of the Big 4, Diana Mackey’s mom was interviewed by PBB co-host Melai Cantiveros.
Itong mommy nung Diana ang pinaka deserving maging Big Winner. Ang asteg! 😂😎 #PBB8TheBatchBig4https://t.co/HggaBjhuAt
— 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐊𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐲 (@krizzy_kalerqui) July 6, 2019
During the interview, the emotional mom was seen shoving Melai when the latter attempted to comfort her.
That act didn’t sit well with netizens who accused Rowena of being rude and bitter after her daughter Diana was evicted and failed to get a spot in the Big 4.
https://twitter.com/PenaflorBon/status/1147678178623684608
Buti nlng at mabait c Melai. Kala ko nung una,joke lng pro nung tinulak na sya,,,huh?! May attitude c mader…
— Clysa Fronda (@IluvCasperClysa) July 6, 2019
Ang bitter ni mommy…sana bumili ka ng isang truck ng sim cards at nag pa text brigade para sure win.
— Nabi Kaley😍 (@bratty_belle) July 6, 2019
Diana's mom was rude to melai tbh
— Mina (@thinkofKAI) July 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/saidrrycheloay/status/1148247302848438272
Maiintindihan ko ung sa kadahilanang natanggal ung anak nya kya may pinaghuhuhutan sya eh. Peo ung naniko at the way kung paano sumagot… 😂 juice colored!!
— palaka (@ng_bilyonaryo) July 6, 2019
Imagine kung kay Alex Gonzaga nya to ginawa? Pero nakakawala ng respeto on national tv pa sya na parang batang inagawan ng candy kung umasta hays
— JOHN ♏️ (@nhojrma) July 6, 2019
While many have criticized and bashed Diana’s mom, there were also those who understood her actions.
Sana intindihin niyo na lang yung naramdaman niya at that time. She deserved to get mad, it was her feeling at that moment. Alam mo namang ifake niya yun? It's normal for her to feel that way. Nanay siya eh.
— MeYouYouMe (@MeYouYouMe2023) July 6, 2019
I see how disappointed her mom sa result. Feel ko din kaya ganyan nagijg reaction nya kasi nagsimula nagtawanan na mga tao sa venue. Biglang nawala sa sarili si mudra kaya nakalimutan ang manners hehe #PBB8TheBatch4Big4
— Leonila (@KissesXJinM) July 6, 2019
Diana’s mom apologized to Melai
Meanwhile, after being criticized by netizens, Diana’s mom Rowena Cariaga apologized to Melai for unintentionally shoving her. She said she was just really emotional that time and that she had no intention to hurt the PBB host.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BzpVo–FXe5/?igshid=5hzy7jf6jh0b&fbclid=IwAR2FOI0k-k6H9IbcfMOYcr4fOQmX3aW2SuaS-kLlGl3An8FuhPKwhLY9RlQ