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Robi Domingo reflects on hosting 'PBB Celebrity Collab': 'It was a celebration of dreams, unity'

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

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<p>After the trending and high-rating finale of <em>Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition</em> last weekend, Kapamilya host Robi Domingo shared his reflections on working with the show’s team, fellow hosts, and housemates.</p><p> In a heartfelt social media post, Robi shared snapshots from the finale and emphasized the strong bond he formed with the “Pamilya ni Kuya.”</p><p> “Pamilya. Puso. Pilipino. 🏠,” he first described his post. “Being part of this historic #PBBCelebrityCollabEdition is a milestone I’ll never forget.”</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DL1SN3OzSzo/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A67817.79999999981%2C%22ls%22%3A67089.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A67543.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="566" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" 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><div><strong></strong></div><p>He expressed gratitude to everyone involved in making the 20th season of Pinoy Big Brother a success.</p><p>“From the housemates who opened their hearts, to the brilliant creatives, hardworking production and tech teams, to every single staff member behind the scenes… saludo ako sa inyo. 🙌🏻,” he continued. </p><p>Robi also highlighted the unique collaboration between ABS-CBN and GMA, saying: “This Big Night was more than just a finale. It was a celebration of dreams, unity, and what’s possible when we all come together. Maraming salamat, kapamilya at kapuso. 🙏🏻.”</p><p> Fellow hosts showed support in the comments. Bianca Gonzalez wrote, “Love you for liiiiife!!! Thank you for being my biggest cheerleader and confidante,” while Melai Cantiveros added, “Amazing Robi D❤️.”<strong><br/></strong></p><div><strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLwKrTPR0w8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=azRhZzlvcXhocmp6"></a></strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLwKrTPR0w8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=azRhZzlvcXhocmp6"></a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLwKrTPR0w8/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=azRhZzlvcXhocmp6"></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLwKrTPR0w8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A97845.29999999981%2C%22ls%22%3A67089.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A67543.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="880" 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><div><strong></strong></div><p>In a previous exclusive interview with <strong>PUSH ABS-CBN,</strong> Robi also opened up about his emotions as the 20th season drew to a close.</p><p>“Parang hindi ko na kaya magpaalam sa isang programa na naman pero I’m still so grateful to have these programs lalong lalo na with the support and the clamor for the PBB this season,” Robi said.</p><p>He went on to thank the fans who closely followed the season.“For them to get invested, sa lahat po ng mga kapuso and kapamilya po natin, again maraming marami pong salamat. All good things come to this end,” he added.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/7/6/exclusive-robi-domingo-talks-about-heartfelt-moments-hosting-kapamilya-shows-0940"><strong>READ: EXCLUSIVE: Robi Domingo talks about heartfelt moments hosting ‘Pinoy Big Brother,’ ‘Pilipinas Got Talent,’ and ‘Idol Kids PH’</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The Celebrity Collab Edition made history by naming its first-ever Big Winner Duo: Brent Manalo of ABS-CBN’s Star Magic and Mika Salamanca of GMA’s Sparkle. Known as the “BreKa” duo, they each took home ₱1 million.</p><p>The Big Night also recorded impressive viewership, with over 3.1 million pre-show views on Facebook, 133,000 peak concurrent viewers on YouTube, and more than 1.4 million peak concurrent views across ABS-CBN and GMA platforms on July 5.</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzTph-hrKO/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A134032.6000000001%2C%22ls%22%3A67089.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A67543.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" 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><div><strong></strong></div><p>Robi wasn’t the only host to reflect on the emotional journey. Bianca Gonzalez gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at the Big Night through a personal highlight diary and recalling her journey as a former housemate and now one of the main hosts of the show.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/7/7/bianca-gonzalez-shares-behind-the-scenes-diary-from-pbb-big-night-1546"><strong>READ: Bianca Gonzalez shares behind-the-scenes diary from &#x27;PBB&#x27; Big Night</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-6" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLxFrJyRJ63/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A6%2C%22os%22%3A171469.8999999999%2C%22ls%22%3A67089.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A67543.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-6" 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>Bianca also shared joyful moments from the show’s traditional post-season pool party with housemates and staff.</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DL1Th_TxCNW/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A312987.8999999999%2C%22ls%22%3A67089.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A67543.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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><div><strong></strong></div><p>Other hosts also expressed their appreciation for being part of the iconic collaboration. Gabbi Garcia shared how meaningful the experience was for her, calling it a core memory.</p><p>“Sincerely so happy to be part of Pamilya ni Kuya this season!!! 🥹💙 This has truly become a core memory for me. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU for letting me learn, grow, and be part of this iconic collab!”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLwV2ySJVQT/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A335009.2999999998%2C%22ls%22%3A67089.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A67543.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" 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><div><strong></strong></div><p>Enchong Dee reflected on the significance of the historic team-up between ABS-CBN and GMA, saying: “To be part of a collaboration that marks a new beginning for ABS-CBN and GMA is pure gratefulness. ✨.”</p><p>Melai Cantiveros also expressed her love for the PBB family, sharing, “There&#x27;s no place like Home, and this Family is like a Home 🏠😘🥰 my @pbbabscbntv Family from the Other side ❤️.”</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLxaOwsTbm6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A531824.2999999998%2C%22ls%22%3A67089.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A67543.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="665" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" 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><div><strong></strong></div><div><br/></div><div><strong> </strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/7/8/will-there-be-a-pinoy-big-brother-all-star-season-1321"><strong>READ: Will there be a &#x27;Pinoy Big Brother&#x27; All-Star Season?</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Mavy Legaspi called the experience a surprising gift: “This was the most unexpected blessing I received this year. I always loved watching @pbbabscbntv and just to be part of something this special is truly such an honor.”</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLwasRTynW8/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A563945.3999999999%2C%22ls%22%3A67089.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A67543.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="665" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" 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><div><strong></strong></div><p>Alexa Ilacad, who was given another chance to join the show, called the season one of the most iconic:  “It’s so amazing that I was given another chance to be part of the first ever Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition! This has truly been one of the most iconic and unique seasons in the history of PBB, and I’m so grateful to have been there for it!”</p><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-16" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLzXjiivyO6/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A16%2C%22os%22%3A584051.5%2C%22ls%22%3A67089.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A67543.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-16" 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><div><strong></strong></div><p>Kim Chiu also shared her gratitude to both networks for making the collaboration possible: “Thank you GMA and ABS-CBN for bridging hearts and histories together. The Pinoy Big Brother house will always hold a special place in every Filipino’s heart.”</p><div> </div><div><strong></strong></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-18" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLw1VNOAASs/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A18%2C%22os%22%3A610003.1000000001%2C%22ls%22%3A67089.70000000019%2C%22le%22%3A67543.5%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-18" 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><div><strong> </strong><strong></strong></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/7/8/check-out-the-ticket-details-for-pbb-collab-the-big-collove-fancon-this-august-1049"><strong>READ: Check out the ticket details for PBB Collab ‘The Big ColLove Fancon’ this August</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>The collaboration between ABS-CBN and GMA for Pinoy Big Brother is far from over. A fan concert featuring the PBB Collab housemates is set to take place this coming August and a brand-new season of Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition is already in the works and expected to premiere later this year.</p>

<p><b>Robi Domingo and fellow Pinoy Big Brother hosts expressed gratitude to be part of the historic season of the hit Kapamilya reality show.</b></p>

Robi Domingo and fellow Pinoy Big Brother hosts expressed gratitude to be part of the historic season of the hit Kapamilya reality show.