CapEath fans were left stunned after newly crowned ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ Big Winner Caprice Cayetano revealed that she sees Heath Jornales more as a “little brother” than a romantic partner.
Caprice made the remark during a guest appearance on an early morning show following her win. She had a grand entrance at the GMA Network building, waving enthusiastically from a vehicle’s sunroof as fans cheered her on.
During the interview, she was asked about Heath and the overwhelming support for their tandem, popularly dubbed “CapEath.”
“Sobrang nagulat po talaga ako na marami pong sumusuporta sa labas po ng bahay [sa] CapEath,” Caprice said.
However, it was her next statement that caught fans off guard.
“Kaya nagulat po talaga ako kasi hindi naman po talaga kami nag-uusap sa bahay kasi parang little brother nga lang po talaga ang tingin ko sa kanya,” she revealed.
Caprice clarified that she is older than Heath by a year, while Heath was named 2nd Kapuso Big Placer in the season.
The revelation quickly sparked reactions online. Some fans joked that Caprice had “nilubog” the ship too early, especially with rumors of potential projects involving the pair.
Others, however, defended the statement, noting that many strong relationships begin as friendship — or even with one party initially seeing the other as a younger sibling.
“Little brother lang din tingin ko sa asawa ko noon… ayun may dalawa na kaming anak,” one fan commented on Facebook.
Many supporters also pointed out that a one-year age gap is hardly significant, with others saying that “age doesn’t matter.”
Inside Bahay ni Kuya, CapEath became a fan favorite due to their slow-burn chemistry. From being part of the same team early on to their viral “couch moment” in the confession room, subtle interactions fueled online buzz.
Heath once made pancakes for Caprice during a weekly task, calling it “special pancake for a special person.” Caprice later returned the gesture, preparing a meal for him as a thank-you. They were also crowned King and Queen at the KISLAP Ball, where Heath even serenaded her with a modified version of his original song ‘Coffee Shop.’
During the Big Jump Challenge, the two instinctively voted for each other as deserving housemates — a move fans interpreted as mutual respect and admiration.
Despite Caprice’s “little brother” comment, fans continue to celebrate their connection, whether as close friends or something more in the future.
For now, CapEath supporters remain hopeful — proving that in the world of fandom, kilig doesn’t fade easily.
