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‘PBB: Double Up’ reunion: Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco reunite with Paul Jake Castillo

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco were reunited with their fellow <em>Pinoy Big Brother: Double Up</em> housemate and friend, Paul Jake Castillo.</p><p>On her Instagram page, Melai posted the snapshots from their reunion during Paul Jake&#x27;s visit to Manila.</p><p>&quot;My Crush sa <em>PBB</em> and my Husband from <em>PBB</em>😍😂🤪 in one frame Char Char,&quot; the television host wrote.</p><p>Melai expressed her gratitude to Paul Jake for his treat during the said meetup.</p><p>&quot;Salamat kaayu dong @pauljake_castillo sa imung paglibre sa amua kanunay , we labyu gyud❤️ namis natu si ate @kaye_abad ba kay naay gibati man sunod nalang pohon 👍 (Maraming salamat [Paul Jake] sa&#x27;yong panli-libre sa amin palagi. We really love you. Na-miss namin si ate [Kaye Abad] kasi masama pakiramdam niya kaya sa susunod na lang).</p><p>Melai was hailed as the Big Winner of <em>Pinoy Big Brother: Double U</em><em>p </em>in 2010,<em> </em>while Paul Jake bagged the 1st runner-up title and Jason as the 2nd runner-up.</p><p>Melai and Jason got married in December 2013. They now have two kids: Mela and Stela.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVOeXoQkyBy/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A309373.89999997616%2C%22ls%22%3A165500.5%2C%22le%22%3A165504.09999996424%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="719" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>In an Instagram post back in October 2025, Melai shared that putting God at the center has kept her relationship with Jason strong through the years.</p><p>&quot;In this love life of ours, God is the main character of our humble relationship 🙏🏼 , He is the center of attraction that&#x27;s why we attract each [other],&quot; she posted.</p><p>The Kapamilya star then quipped: &quot;Even sometimes we [attack]? But at the end of the day we choose to [attack] in a love way 🤔😄😘 char char…🥰 hahahaha.&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2025/10/23/melai-cantiveros-shares-secret-to-strong-marriage-with-jason-francisco-god-is-the-main-character-1324"><strong><u>READ: Melai Cantiveros shares secret to strong marriage with Jason Francisco: &#x27;God is the main character&#x27;</u></strong></a></div><p>Meanwhile, Paul Jake married Kaye in December 2016. The couple has two children now as well, Joaquin and Iñigo.</p><p>In an interview with Karen Davila in August 2024, Kaye shared that she never had second thoughts about relocating to Cebu after marrying Paul Jake.</p><p>&quot;Never akong nagdalawang isip,&quot; she said. &quot;It was really my dream to have my own family. As early as 18 sabi ko when I have my own family, I think I&#x27;ll stop acting because I want to concentrate with my family. At least ngayon hindi naman ako nag-stop, I&#x27;m still here, nag lie low lang.&quot;</p><p>Kaye also expressed how much she enjoys her more relaxed lifestyle in Cebu. &quot;I love it here in Cebu, very laid-back, simple life, everything is near. I would drive my kids to school. Mago-grocery ako mag-isa. &#x27;Yung buhay na pinangarap ko natupad lahat dito,&quot; she stated. </p>

<p>Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco met with Paul Jake Castillo during the latter's trip to Manila. </p>

Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco met with Paul Jake Castillo during the latter's trip to Manila.