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WATCH: In heart-to-heart, ‘Kuya’ asks Toni to return as ‘PBB’ host

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/entertainment/11/02/toni-pbb.jpg"/><figcaption>Toni Gonzaga has hosted all 14 editions of ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ since 2005. <em>ABS-CBN</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA — In a touching heart-to-heart call on Monday, Toni Gonzaga, the original host of “Pinoy Big Brother” since 2005, re-connected with “Kuya” ahead of the reality show’s return to television.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/23/20/ilan-ang-housemates-saan-at-kailan-mapapanood-ang-pbb-mga-bagong-detalye-inanunsyo">Ilan ang housemates? Saan at kailan mapapanood ang &#x27;PBB&#x27;? Mga bagong detalye, inanunsyo</a></li></ul><p>In the video call, the iconic “Big Brother” voice asked his “kasangga” or partner about her personal situation, in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.</p><p>Gonzaga’s family members had recently survived the illness. A month since their recovery, Gonzaga said she has managed to regain her calm after grappling with anxiety due to the health scare.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/24/20/alex-gonzaga-family-survive-covid-19">Alex Gonzaga, family survive COVID-19</a></li></ul><p>“Kuya” then brought up the upcoming “Connect” season of “Pinoy Big Brother,” asking Gonzaga if she would be up for the challenge of returning as its host.</p><p>“Buong-pusong yes na yes, basta ikaw! Yes! Wala nang pag-uusapan, pag-iisipan pa. Yes,” Gonzaga said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wwTOBLJy308?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>Gonzaga has hosted all 14 editions of “Pinoy Big Brother” since 2005, with different co-hosts.</p><p>It was through the program that Gonzaga’s signature greeting was popularized: “Hello, Philippines, and hello, world!”</p><p>Her co-hosts for the “Connect” edition are expected to be announced soon.</p><p>“Connect,” which opened auditions through the livestream app Kumu in October, will debut online and on television in November.</p>

<p>In a touching heart-to-heart call on Monday, Toni Gonzaga, the original host of “Pinoy Big Brother” since 2005, re-connected with “Kuya” ahead of the reality show’s return to television.</p>

In a touching heart-to-heart call on Monday, Toni Gonzaga, the original host of “Pinoy Big Brother” since 2005, re-connected with “Kuya” ahead of the reality show’s return to television.