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Duo Challengers confront Charlie over “bunso” card, Esnyr for playing safe in “PBB Collab” Big Tapatan

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Liezel Dela Cruz

<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1750552807383Thumb (35).jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Visitors are always a big deal inside Bahay Ni Kuya.For the housemates, it usually means happy reunions. So when the evictees returned for an unexpected visit, the remaining 5 Final Duos of &quot;<a href="http://pbb.abs-cbn.com"><strong><u>Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition</u></strong></a>&quot; were elated, at least at first. </p><p>But this wasn’t just any reunion. </p><p>In the recent Big Tapatan challenge, the evictees, now Duo House Challengers, were tasked to grill the remaining housemates in a no-holds-barred face-off, resulting in a heated exchange of statements where each pair was put on the spot and had to bravely defend their place in the competition.  </p><p>Before stepping into the hot seat, the remaining housemates were asked by Kuya if they believed any of the evicted duos deserve a second chance, and more importantly, if they were willing to give up their own spots for them. Charlie Fleming and Esnyr Ranollo, aka CharEs, were the first to take on the interrogation. While they both acknowledged that Klarisse de Guzman and Shuvee Etrata deserve a shot at returning, they were also firm in saying they wouldn’t surrender their places. </p><p>As if anticipating that the challengers would use that statement against her, especially since she herself came from the wildcard round, Charlie made it clear that she didn’t take her second chance lightly and that she was brought back by public vote, not by mere luck.  </p><p>From there, Ashley Ortega confronted her about a past statement, where Charlie supposedly said that Ashley deserved the wildcard slot more, which was part of their private exchange of messages the night before the wildcard results were announced.  </p><div><iframe width="913" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HonleDcVmHg" title="Day 104: CharEs, unang ginisa ng Duo Challengers | PBB Collab" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Charlie clarified that she meant it as a compliment, acknowledging Ashley’s potential and desire to prove herself since Ashley had the least time inside Big Brother’s house. But in the end, the choice wasn’t hers—it was the viewers’. &quot;You really deserve that spot kasi I saw that you also really wanted it. It just so happened to be na ako ‘yung napili ng taumbayan,&quot; the batch&#x27;s &#x27;bunso&#x27; told Ashley.  </p><p>And speaking of her being the youngest in the group, Emilio Daez called her out for what he felt was a habit of using that “bunso” card to her advantage. Esnyr, her duo partner, even agreed that she had mentioned it in the past. But Charlie responded head-on, saying her place in the house had nothing to do with age and everything to do with who she is. “I was put in this house not because of my age but because of who I am... Hindi ako naging pabigat in any way. I didn&#x27;t ask you, guys, to baby me or anything,” she insisted, adding that she’s proud to have treated everyone like older siblings without expecting special treatment in return. &quot;And if you think that I&#x27;m using the bunso card just like that, then you guys have got it wrong.” </p><p>The evicted housemates also didn’t hold back in questioning Charlie’s personal growth. While she confidently said she had matured during her time inside the house, some weren’t convinced. Kira Balinger reminded her of an earlier rule violation, where Charlie brought up details from the Confession Room, which goes against Kuya’s rules, and then muttered, “Kainis,” after being called out. </p><p>Michael Sager chimed in, “Is that maturity? Parang immaturity ‘yan eh.&quot; Despite the tough criticism, Charlie responded with composure, saying, “Coming in, I had to adjust again. I know it was my fault, and even now, I&#x27;m still improving. If you ask the other housemates, you can see how I’ve improved and I’ve really tried to shut everything inside of me. I’ve been trying to shut it off to fully function inside this house, so that’s where I say I have improved.&quot; </p><p>Meanwhile, “pagpapakatotoo” or authenticity was the main issue raised by the challengers during their interrogation with Esnyr, who was directly confronted by Josh Ford about being camera conscious and too worried about his digital footprint, with the question, “Pumasok ka dito sa reality show but you&#x27;re so concerned about how people look at you. Why are you playing safe and why are you acting?”</p><div><iframe width="913" height="543" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S5Q3HJi7sWw" title="Day 104: Esnyr, sinagot ang mga tanong tungkol sa &quot;playing safe&quot; | PBB Collab" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Esnyr explained that while he’s confident in who he is, it’s hard not to worry about how the public sees him, especially when he’s fighting for something as big as a dream inside Bahay ni Kuya. He admitted that the pressure of outside judgment used to weigh heavily on him, but his perspective shifted after an interaction with recent houseguest Maris Racal, “Recently, wala na ‘kong pake. Kasi nung pumasok si Ate Maris [Racal], sabi niya bakit ko iisipin ‘yung labas when I can focus on the now.” </p><p>The Duo Challengers also took a jab at Esnyr’s place in the house by pointing out the hard truth that he may be the funniest and most cheerful presence in the group, but at the end of the day, he was still the one nobody chose as a duo. Esnyr didn’t pretend it didn’t sting. He admitted that being left out did hurt, but he refused to let it define him.  </p><p>Were Charlie and Esnyr’s answers and honesty enough to convince the house challengers to choose them as the first duo worthy of a slot in the Big Four? </p><p>“<a href="http://pbb.abs-cbn.com"><strong><u>PBB Celebrity Collab Edition</u></strong></a>” airs weeknights at 10:05 pm, and Saturdays at 6:15 pm, on Kapamilya Online Live (KOL).</p>

<p>CharEs faces the Duo Challengers’ tough questions about authenticity, growth, and whether they truly deserve a spot in the Big Four.</p>

CharEs faces the Duo Challengers’ tough questions about authenticity, growth, and whether they truly deserve a spot in the Big Four.