Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, housemates River Joseph and Klarisse de Guzman, fondly known as Klang, captured viewers’ hearts by requesting to swap their nomination spots with fellow nominees Xyriel Manabat and Shuvee Etrata.
The episode, aired on GMA Network on May 6, 2025, showcased the deep bonds formed in the house, sparking an emotional wave across social media.
River’s plea to trade his spot for Xyriel stemmed from her tearful sharing of family struggles, a moment that visibly moved him to tears. Fans lauded his selflessness, with @riveriye on X calling it a testament to “genuine kindness.”
Meanwhile, Klarisse’s request to switch with Shuvee was driven by guilt, as netizen @mhiema_khalifa noted, pointing out her desire to take accountability after a misunderstanding.
Both asking to switch places but…
River feeling love and concern for Xy. Klang feeling guilty for Shuvee.— Mhiema K 💅👄 (@mhiema_khalifa) May 6, 2025
This season’s nomination twist, where duos from Star Magic and Sparkle compete, led to Xyriel and Shuvee’s nominations. Xyriel, a latecomer from Star Magic who entered on April 13, 2025, was nominated after her duo struggled in a recent challenge, accumulating high nomination points.
Shuvee, also a late entrant from Sparkle, faced nomination due to perceived lack of contribution in team tasks, as some housemates felt her reserved nature hindered group dynamics.
A person saying Klarisse did it because of guilt but not accountability just shows her biases. She did not just say sorry, she wanted to be in the place where she can be evicted. That's her showing that in reality, people make mistakes but what's important is you take it as a +++
— lililisa (@lisayuuuuuuuuh) May 6, 2025
Netizens are divided yet inspired. @lisayuuuuuuuuh praised Klarisse’s accountability, while @NotKoopasPeach
contrasted River and Klarisse’s selflessness with another housemate’s detachment, fueling debates on who truly deserves a Big 4 spot.
contrasted River and Klarisse’s selflessness with another housemate’s detachment, fueling debates on who truly deserves a Big 4 spot.
I hope after their PBB stint, and if di sila maging big winner (kahit isa man lang sa kanila), sana Marami Silang opportunities outside. Wish ko talaga, more appearances especially Kay ate Klang. Why not masama sya sa host line up ng Showtime.
— Abet (@Alberto73575360) May 6, 2025
Fans like @Alberto73575360 hope for post-PBB opportunities for both, suggesting Klarisse could join Showtime’s host lineup. As the eviction looms, this episode has redefined the season, highlighting the power of empathy and sacrifice in the PBB house, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the next twist.
Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition airs weekdays at 10 p.m. and weekends at 6:15 p.m. on GMA Network.