Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Final Duos Announced

The final six duos for "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" have been officially confirmed, marking a significant milestone in the highly anticipated reality show. This special edition brings together Kapamilya and Kapuso artists, who will compete in pairs, a unique twist where the fate of one partner directly impacts the other.
The Final Six Duos:
The housemates finalized their pairings, resulting in the following six duos who will navigate the remainder of the competition together:
1. Ralph De Leon and Will Ashley: Ralph, who had the first pick due to his performance in prior tasks, chose Will, citing his remarkable "growth and improvement" since Day 1. Ralph expressed deep admiration for Will and confidence in their partnership, stating, “I’ve seen and I’ve been so proud of the growth and the improvement I’ve seen from this person since Day 1. Hangang hanga po ako sa taong ‘to talaga. And alam ko sa isip at sa puso ko po talaga na hindi ako papabayaan nitong taong ‘to at sasabayan po ako sa laban dito man sa loob ng bahay o sa labas.” (I’ve seen and I’ve been so proud of the growth and the improvement I’ve seen from this person since Day 1. I really admire this person. I know in my mind and heart that this person won’t leave me alone, and they will stand by me whether inside or outside the House.)
2. Shuvee Etrata and Klarisse De Guzman
3. Dustin Yu and Bianca De Vera
4. Mika Salamanca and Brent Manalo
5. AZ Martinez and River Joseph
6. Charlie Fleming and Esnyr Ranollo: This pair was formed by default as the last remaining housemates. However, Charlie Fleming noted that Esnyr was her “top pick either way,” even before producers confirmed their pairing.
The Pairing Process:
The formation of these final duos began on the June 7 episode of "PBB." The 12 remaining housemates selected their partners, with the order of selection determined by their performance in challenging pole memorization and balancing tasks. Ralph De Leon was the first to choose his partner. The pairs of Mika Salamanca & Brent Manalo, AZ Martinez & River Joseph, and Charlie Fleming & Esnyr Ranollo were subsequently revealed on the show's June 8 episode.
The Road to the Big Night:
With the duos set, the housemates are now bracing for a final nomination round. Following this, four duos will advance to the high-stakes Big Night, scheduled to air on July 5. The "Celebrity Collab Edition" will culminate in crowning a winning duo, which, according to Big Brother (Kuya), embodies the "true meaning" of this edition where Kapamilya and Kapuso artists join forces.
A Unique Collaboration:
This edition is particularly noteworthy as it marks the franchise’s return to the GMA Network and is the first time Kapamilya and Kapuso artists are working together in this format. The duo system, announced on "PBB's" March 12 episode, emphasizes teamwork, as housemates face tasks, challenges, nominations, and evictions together. Viewers are encouraged to support pairs rather than individual housemates, adding another layer to the competition.
Pinoy Big Brother airs weeknights at 10:05 p.m. and weekends at 6:15 p.m. on GMA.