On Tuesday’s episode of “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0,” something shifted inside the house.
It wasn’t a game.
It wasn’t a challenge.
It was a moment of truth.
The issue of inappropriate jokes had been building quietly—until the girls decided they’d had enough.
And when they spoke up, you could feel it: the disappointment, the courage, and the need to finally draw a clear line.
The Word That Crossed the Line
Krystal Mejes led the confrontation.
With Carmelle Collado beside her, she approached Miguel Vergara and asked a simple question with a heavy weight:
What does “GYAT” mean?
It was a term the boys had used earlier—referring to Carmelle.
And its meaning?
“Girl, your a-s thick.”
Miguel hesitated. He didn’t want to answer.
Because, as he admitted, it was “sobrang inappropriate.”
The girls responded immediately:
“Exactly.”
That was the point.
“Don’t Objectify Us”
Miguel explained that Lee Victor started the joke. Then Inigo Jose was called in—because similar comments had been made.
And then, something rare happened in reality TV.
Miguel owned it.
He apologized and admitted:
“I shouldn’t have tolerated it.”
But Krystal didn’t stop at an apology. She went deeper—straight to the heart of why it hurt.
“’Yun lang ’yung gusto namin dito is for you guys to not objectify us,” she told them.
“Even if it’s funny in your head it’s really not right.”
It wasn’t said with anger.
It was said with clarity.
The kind of clarity that comes from being tired of pretending something “small” doesn’t sting.
Inigo: “I Wasn’t Thinking”
Inigo apologized too—more reflective than defensive.
He admitted he didn’t consider the impact in the moment.
“In the moment, I wasn’t really thinking about my words… I wasn’t really thinking ’yung impact ng joke ko.”
Then he added something that sounded honest—and human:
“I’m open to change… hindi naman ako perfect. Pero may respeto ako sa babae.”
Later, in the Confession Room, he tried to explain what he meant, saying he didn’t intend it sexually and was describing Carmelle’s way of walking.
But intention wasn’t the only issue.
Impact was.
And for the girls, the impact was already felt.
Lee Faces the Girls—and Himself
After that, Krystal and Carmelle approached Lee directly.
And this time, the emotion was unmistakable.
They told him they didn’t appreciate the jokes.
They were disgusted.
They were disappointed.
Lee admitted it right away.
“That’s on me… I did say the joke and it was inappropriate, and I am so sorry, lalo na sayo Carmelle.”
In the Confession Room, his voice carried regret.
He said, as a gentleman, he should’ve known better—and he didn’t even understand why they kept it going when they already knew it was wrong.
He reflected that maybe they got too comfortable… too careless… and forgot those jokes would eventually reach the girls.
And then he said the line that hit hardest:
“That is the worst possible thing that could happen and it did happen.”
Carmelle’s Quiet Strength
When Carmelle spoke to Kuya, her answer was soft—but powerful.
She said she had already forgiven them even before they apologized.
Not because it didn’t matter.
But because she felt their remorse was sincere.
“Nakita ko naman po at naramdaman ko na sincere din naman yung pag-sorry nila, Kuya.”
It was grace.
The kind that doesn’t excuse what happened—but refuses to carry bitterness.
Kuya Steps In: A Rule, and a Conversation
Earlier, Kuya had already enforced a rule separating the girls from the boys—showing that the house was taking the situation seriously.
And to address it even more, houseguest Shuvee Etrata will host a talk show where both sides can ask questions and talk openly.
Because sometimes, an apology is only the start.
What matters next is what changes after.
A Lesson Bigger Than the House
This wasn’t just about slang.
It was about respect.
About how “jokes” can turn people into objects—without anyone noticing until someone finally says, “Stop.”
And on that night, the girls didn’t stay silent.
They chose themselves.
They chose dignity.
And in that moment, the house didn’t just feel like a show.
It felt like real life.
