The “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition,” which premiered on March 9, 2025, has set social media ablaze as fans fiercely debate whether GMA Network’s Kapuso or ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya housemates are fueling the authentic drama in this historic season.
Airing on GMA Network for the first time, the show unites Sparkle and Star Magic talents, with a unique twist crowning a Kapuso-Kapamilya duo as Big Winners. As the season unfolds, trending moments like Klarisse De Guzman’s confrontation with Dustin Yu, Shuvee Etrata’s fangirling over Donny Pangilinan, and Xyriel Manabat’s emotional confession have sparked heated online arguments, with netizens on X taking sides over which network’s stars are making the “Bahay ni Kuya” more compelling.
Best decision na pinahuli si Shuvee ipasok sa bahay, save the best for last ang atake! Ang laki ng ambag nya para magkaron ng buhay at di maging boring ang show! Definitely big winner material! Maganda, may sense of humor, palaban sa tasks, full of personality and character! pic.twitter.com/nG3I70c5dn
— Kapuso League (@kapusoleague_) April 30, 2025
Kapuso fans champion housemates like Ashley Ortega, Mika Salamanca, and Shuvee Etrata for their unfiltered energy. Shuvee, dubbed “Ang Island Ate ng Cebu,” stole the spotlight with her unabashed fangirling over Kapamilya heartthrob Donny Pangilinan, who entered as a house guest on Day 50.
Her candid admiration, confessing Donny as her “tall, dark, and handsome” crush, trended online, with @PBBUpdates tweeting, “Shuvee’s kilig moments with Donny are giving life to this season! Kapuso energy is unmatched #PBBCollab”.
However, her outspoken nature landed her in hot water, receiving a punishment for discussing the outside world, which some fans argue added raw authenticity. @imraymarcable, “Shuvee’s taklesa vibes are why Kapuso housemates are carrying the drama. She’s real, even if it gets her nominated #PBBCollab4thNomiDuos”.
Kapamilya supporters, meanwhile, rally behind stars like Klarisse De Guzman, Esnyr Ranollo, and Xyriel Manabat for their emotional depth. Klarisse’s confrontation with Dustin Yu on Day 44, aired April 21, 2025, became a trending topic when she called out his perceived insensitivity during a task, sparking debates about group dynamics.
X user @smittenkaye tweeted “Klarisse’s clapback at Dustin was ICONIC. Kapamilya housemates bring the real emotions, not just noise #PBBCollab”. Her public coming-out as bisexual on April 2, 2025, revealing her four-year relationship with Trina, further cemented her as a fan favorite, dominating X trends for its heartfelt authenticity.
Xyriel Manabat, entering on Day 36, added another layer of Kapamilya-driven drama with her tearful confession about struggling to save money despite working since childhood. Shared during a task, this vulnerable moment resonated widely, with @BGC__Kid tweeting, “Xyriel’s story hit hard. Kapamilya housemates are serving raw, relatable truth #PBBCollab”.
Her health scare on May 5, 2025, when she nearly fainted due to acute stress disorder, further amplified sympathy, with Donny Pangilinan’s support trending online.
Netizens like @nocefm noted on May 6, 2025, “Kapamilya bonds are too tight, it’s skewing nominations against Kapuso. But Kapuso’s bold moves keep the house chaotic #PBBCollab”.
Past controversies, like Mika’s vape scandal and Ashley’s breakup rumors, add fuel to Kapuso’s dramatic edge, while Kapamilya’s emotional narratives keep fans hooked.
With #PBBCollab trending nightly, the Kapuso-Kapamilya divide continues to electrify the season, proving both sides are vital to this reality TV milestone.
