They weren’t even on the official roster of players. But when the PBB Collab housemates walked into the arena of the Star Magic All Star Games 2025, the crowd didn’t just cheer—they erupted. It was the kind of moment you can’t rehearse, the kind of frenzy no script can contain.

AZ Martinez, dubbed the “Sunuring Daughter ng Cebu,” was among the first to be spotted in the VIP athlete tunnel. Dressed casually, with a signature glow that fans remembered from her days in the Pinoy Big Brother house, she waved shyly at the crowd. That one wave? It triggered a ripple of screaming fans who climbed barriers just to get a better look. Security had to be doubled in minutes.

And then came Ralph De Leon.

The once-silent boy of the DusBi tandem has grown into his confidence—and it showed. Wearing his customized jersey, Ralph entered the court like he owned the place. Phones went up, screams intensified, and chants of “DusBi! DusBi!” filled the air. For a moment, it didn’t feel like a sports event. It felt like a full-blown fan convention, with PBB housemates at the center.

“Hindi ko talaga in-expect na ganito kalakas pa rin yung suporta,” Ralph said in a quick post-game interview. “Nakakatuwa. Nakakaiyak. Sobra.”

Next came Bianca De Vera. Always the sassiest of the bunch, she strutted down the sidelines with Dustin in tow. The two didn’t even have to say anything—their chemistry did the talking. Every time Bianca turned to Dustin with a smile, fans shrieked in collective kilig. Social media lit up with real-time clips, and the hashtag #DusBiaReunion trended within the hour.

What was supposed to be a friendly celebrity basketball match turned into a spectacle of nostalgia, energy, and unexpected reunions. Other celebrities, including Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, were on the court scoring points. But even they couldn’t hide the amused glances at the audience’s devotion to the PBB Collab crew.

The commentators struggled to keep the camera focused on the game, with the crowd erupting louder every time the camera panned to the PBB section. AZ Martinez, though not playing, took time to greet kids in the audience. Bianca gamely posed for photos. Ralph shook hands with fans and even threw his wristband into the sea of screaming admirers.

And yet, it wasn’t just nostalgia that made this moment special. It was the realization that these former housemates had managed to hold onto their fans’ hearts long after the final eviction. Their friendship, their chemistry, their authenticity—it was all still intact. And fans saw that. Felt that.

“Parang bumalik kami sa bahay ni Kuya,” Bianca said, eyes shimmering. “Pero this time, mas marami na kaming kasama. Yung fans.”

As the final whistle blew, the All Star Games crowned their winning team—but no one really remembered the score. The headlines weren’t about dunks or assists. They were about Ralph’s smile. Bianca’s laughter. AZ’s wave. Dustin’s lingering glances.

In the echo of the stadium’s fading cheers, it was clear: PBB Collab wasn’t just a moment in time. It was a movement. A memory. And now, a legacy.

They may have entered as housemates. But they left as stars.