Pinoy Big Brother

## About

**Pinoy Big Brother with Michael V** or **Pinoy Big Brother**, more popularly known by its abbreviated title ***PBB***, Is an upcoming Philippine television public service reality competition variety show to be broadcast by GMA Network, Based on ABS-CBN's original Filipino show of the same name and original Dutch show *Big Brother* by John de Mol Jr, Directed and hosted by Michael V, The show is set in the Pinoy Big Brother House near headquarters of EBC NET25. It will air soon on the network's Afternoon Prime, Sabado Star Power sa Hapon, and Sunday Grande sa Hapon lineups.

The series is set to be simulcast on GTV and NET25, It airs online on Disney+ and GMA Network's official website.

## Segments

* **Magtipid Bahay**, a real-life situational comedy drama series segment which features over the five Filipino contestants, known as the Housemates, as where they live together under one roof and navigate various challenges and tasks. From learning how to budget their expenses to dealing with unexpected houseguests, the Housemates must learn to work together and rely on each other to succeed. With plenty of laughs, tears, and heartwarming moments. - The segment is hosted and narrated by Michael V, also hosted by Atom Araullo, Chariz Solomon, Sanya Lopez, and Shaira Diaz, and also narrated by Papa Dudut even if the lead host 'Michael V' was gone. It airs on Monday-Saturday afternoon.
* **Sunday Big Brother Concert Livestream**, a live performance show segment hosted by Michael V, It airs every Sunday night.
* **Yes or No**, a game show segment which uses the board game format and questions where the Housemates should say Yes or No - The segment is hosted by Atom Araullo. It airs live every Saturday and Sunday.
* **2 Truths 1 Lie Pa More!**, a game show segment where the housemates must come up with three statements about themselves - two of which are true and one which is a lie, and special guests take turns guessing which statement is the lie, while the housemates do their best to convince them that all three statements are true. The game tests the housemates' ability to think on their feet and communicate effectively, while also providing viewers with a fun and engaging way to get to know them better. Only one housemate can be declared the big winner, the one who successfully fooled the guests into thinking their lie was true. - The segment is hosted by Betong Sumaya, Jose Manalo, and Wally Bayola. It airs live every Saturday and Sunday.

## Overview

It follows the same premise as its many foreign counterparts around the world where in a number of Filipinos volunteered to live inside a house for a certain number of days.

The elimination process in the show is the reverse of the original Dutch format. At the start of the elimination process, the "housemates" (as the contestants are referred to) vote for which two (sometimes more if there are ties or if Big Brother hands out an automatic nomination) fellow housemates they should eliminate. Once these nominations are chosen, the viewer votes come into play. For a week viewers are asked to vote, via SMS or voice messaging through PLDT's hotline (later abolished in favor of vote cards), for whoever they wanted to stay longer in the house. The housemate with the fewest viewer votes is eliminated. In the final week, the one with the most viewer votes will win the grand prize package, usually includes house and lot, a car, a business franchise, home appliances, and a holiday, and is given the title the *Big Winner*.

## Cast and characters

##### Special guests

* Sanya Lopez
* Shaira Diaz
* Jose Manalo
* Wally Bayola
* Chariz Solomon
* Betong Sumaya
* Atom Araullo
* John Consulta

##### Narrators

* Michael V
* Papa Dudut