New Home, New Stars: Meet the 16 Housemates of “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0”

Our daily dose of reality TV gold is finally back on our screens! The third installment of Pinoy Big Brother Collab (PBB Collab) premiered today, October 24, 2026, and right off the bat, Filipinos worldwide are celebrating a whirlwind of firsts with the franchise’s avid supporters.

Gehlee Dangca Anthony Constantino Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0

Photo: Gehlee Dangca, Anthony Constantino/Instagram

The iconic Bahay ni Kuya, for instance, has never looked this fresh and polished. We may have already said our bittersweet goodbyes to the PBB house we’ve known and loved for over a decade, but we’re just as stoked to welcome the hit show’s latest chapter in a spanking new abode for Kuya’s artistahin housemates. From fully furnished spaces to stylish rooms that each flaunt their own personalities, this dynamic crib has immediately made its rounds among tonight’s trending topics.

In addition, PBB Collab’s family of hosts is now bigger and brighter than ever thanks to its newest face, Michael Sager. After his remarkable run on PBB Collab’s inaugural season, the “Diligent Wonder Son of Marinduque” is reaching even greater heights as the show’s “Kapuso Wonder Host,” sharing the stage with mainstays Robi Domingo, Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco, Enchong Dee, Gabbi Garcia, and Alexa Ilacad.

Of course, tonight’s must-watch premiere wouldn’t be complete without the names on every Filipino’s radar: this season’s housemates. Kuya is opening his doors to rising stars and visionaries across various creative fields, namely music, content creation, entertainment, and even pageantry. Whether you’re tuning in to support your favorite celebrities or meet some of showbiz’s freshest faces, this phenomenal lineup gives us countless reasons to join the hype and cast our votes every week.

The wait is over at last! Are you ready to join these diverse trailblazers on a rollercoaster ride of fun, friendship, and life lessons? Here are the 16 Kapamilya and Kapuso housemates comprising PBB Collab 3.0:

This Season’s Kapamilya Housemates

Robbie Jaworski, Ang Dedicated Son ng Pasig

Nathan Garcia, Ang Hustling Swag Stunner ng Cebu

Cianne Dominguez, Ang Madlang Babe ng Antipolo

Gehlee Dangca, Ang Darling K-pop Idol ng Las Piñas

Shereenia “Shea” Valerio, Ang Miss Ma-Beauting Anak ng Rizal

Calix Esguerra, Ang Rampanalong Apo ng Pampanga

Jeo Ong, Ang Adventure-Boy-Next-Door ng Palawan

Primo Alterado, Ang Kwelang Creator ng Taguig

This Season’s Kapuso Housemates

Anthony Constantino, Ang Total Dream Heartthrob ng U.S.A.

Mikee Quintos, Ang Independent Archi-tista ng Manila

Raheel Bhyria, Ang Brusko Boksingero ng Las Piñas

Winwyn Marquez, Ang Reyna Mama ng Parañaque

Ethan Benares, Ang Sporty Palangga ng Bacolod

Lans Nagal, Ang VetMed Content Creator ng Cavite

Nicole Fortuna, Ang Pretty Dependable Ate ng Bohol

Bela Arcal, Ang Overseas Factory Senpai ng Cavite

We can’t wait for a new season of PBB Collab to unfold! Which housemates do you plan to vote for or say “BBS” to so far?

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Who are you rooting for on this season of PBB Collab? Share your picks with us and show them some love in the comments below!

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