A new ship has officially docked inside Bahay ni Kuya!
Viewers of ‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0’ can’t stop talking about the unexpected chemistry between Carmelle Collado, winner of ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan: The School Showdown’, and Anton Vinzon, son of veteran actor Roi Vinzon.
The two became the center of attention after a viral clip from Monday’s episode showed a kilig-meets-horror moment inside the house.
In the episode, housemates Carmelle, Anton, and Iñigo Jose were doing chores in the living room when a scary mascot suddenly appeared as part of Kuya’s surprise challenge.
Startled, the trio screamed and ran in panic — but when Carmelle froze in fear and began to cry, Anton rushed back to comfort her. Wrapping an arm around her, he acted as her “human shield” and reassured her until she calmed down.
The sweet gesture instantly sent fans into a frenzy, sparking countless edits and reactions online. The hashtag #CarTon — a mashup of Carmelle and Anton — quickly began trending, with TikTok videos and fan-made compilations racking up hundreds of thousands of likes.
Yung totoo, takutan o kiligan???
grabe naman mamprotekta si Anton kay Carmelle!!! huyyy
at ang funny ni Carmelle!! Mas pretty parin daw sya sa nananakot sa kanya pic.twitter.com/skWllLMiEu
— Pinoy Big Brother Updates (Collab 2.0) (@PBB_Updates_) October 27, 2025
Netizens couldn’t get enough of the new pairing: “Mukhang may new ship? CarTon?” one fan posted. “Let’s add bgm from the ‘Protecting My GF’ trend, hihihi. CarTon layag!!!” another commented.
One viewer even pointed out that it was Iñigo who accidentally pushed Carmelle toward the mascot — making Anton’s quick reaction all the more gentlemanly.
“FYI, based on slo-mo, it’s Iñigo who pushed her. So safe si knight in shining armor,” a user joked. “Lalong pumogi si Anton sa ginawa. The fact he’s 6’2″ and way bigger to protect Carmelle!” another fan added.
Others also noted that Anton’s calm, protective demeanor stood out among the chaos: “Ang gentleman naman ng Anton namin.” “Kinikilig ako sa pag-protect!” “Sayang lang, may jowa na!” one netizen teased.
With their undeniable chemistry, fans have now created a fanbase called Team CarTon Official, affectionately calling themselves ‘Couriers.’
Even before this viral moment, Anton was already gaining attention as one of the early favorites in the season. Viewers have praised his charisma, acting skills, and charm — with some even comparing his personality to Michael from Friends.
‘Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0’ premiered on October 25, featuring 20 Gen Z stars from GMA’s Sparkle and ABS-CBN’s Star Magic.
