Former Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition housemates Michael Sager, Josh Ford, Vince Maristela, and Shuvee Etrata found something in common when they exited the iconic yellow house.  

The four GMA artists were all “overwhelmed” by the unwavering support from their fans. 

In an interview with GMA Integrated News, Michael recalled the touching moment when he and his Kapamilya duo, Emilio Daez, stepped out of the house.  

"'Nung narinig ko 'yung mga names na china-chant nila, 'Team MiLi,' may malaking board na nakita tapos 'Michael, We love you Michael.' Parang those were the words that I needed the most at that time,” he said.  

Josh Ford, who was vocal about having low self-esteem, admitted that he used to compare himself with the other housemates. 

“Ako po ‘yung pinaka-hindi kilala sa aming lahat," he said. "So ‘yung self-esteem ko sobrang mababa so parang kinukumpara ko sa kanilang lahat na parang walang masyadong sumusuporta sa akin, wala akong masyadong fans."

The Kapuso actor was surprised to know that many people are rooting for him and showering him with love.  

“‘Yung emotions ko po talaga paglabas as in I was so shocked sa pagmamahal na binibigay nila sa akin,” he said. 

Josh exited the house last May, along with his former duo, Ralph de Leon, who made a comeback as a wildcard. 

Meanwhile, Vince Maristela finds joy in knowing that people got to know him more during his stay in the reality show.

“Ako po talaga sobrang na-overwhelm ako [dahil sa] sumalubong sa akin sa outside world,” he said. “‘Hala ganito na pala ‘yung mga taong nagmamahal sa akin. Dati nakikilala ako as my role sa mga teleserye. Ngayon kilala na nila ako as Vince Maristela.” 

Vince and his Kapamilya duo Xyriel Manabat exited the house last May 31.  

One of the latest evictees, Shuvee Etrata, also echoed the same sentiment, saying their unexpected eviction was overwhelming.

“Hindi ko po talaga inexpect, until now overwhelmed ako,” she said. “I didn’t know I won the hearts of many. I just realized it noong nakalabas na po kami ni ate Klang [Klarisse de Guzman]."

Shuvee said she feels guilty for their early exit, claiming that she was the one responsible for their nomination.  

“I felt so bad kasi we were nominated because of me so parang ‘yung guilt na ‘yun until now dala dala ko siya, bubog ko siya,” she said.  

In the same interview, the Kapuso actress also recalled her first encounter with the fans who welcomed her during the eviction night. 

“When I went out and then opened the door ng PBB (house), grabe po,” she said. “Nakita ko finally ‘yung mukha ko sa mga tarpaulins, ang pangit-pangit ko sa isang picture pero grabe ang cute, andami nila.” 

“Hindi ako makapaniwala na ganon na pala kasi inside we were expecting the worst kasi you were real there, like not everybody will like you. And I was expecting na baka, hala baka mabawasan na (yung fans ko),” she added.  

Shuvee and Klarisse’s eviction, which happened last June 14, stirred varied reactions from netizens, with some prominent personalities expressing dismay over the eviction results.  

The competition gets tighter as the five remaining duos continue to battle for their spots in the Big 4, with the Big Night set for July 5.